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SUMMARY:Wear the Bandana. Support the Festival.
DESCRIPTION:BUY A BANDANA.WEAR IT ALL WEEK.SHOW YOUR SUPPORT. \nTie one on for the Arts! Wear your bandana throughout the week to show your support for the Festival and help fund future artist demonstrations\, public programming\, and arts initiatives throughout the Festival. Wear your bandana during the events and join fellow supporters in celebrating the arts across Eastern North Carolina. All proceeds support the NC Plein Air Art Festival. \nPick up your colorful bandana at Festival Headquarters- New Bern Farmers Market.
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/wear-the-bandana-support-the-festival/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
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SUMMARY:Russell Jewell - INSTRUCTIONAL WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Seeing Light Before You Paint\nMay 17\, 18\, 19\, 2026 \nThis watercolor workshop is designed to give participants more than technical instruction—it provides multiple ways of thinking\, seeing\, and problem-solving that can be directly applied to capturing light in watercolor landscape painting. This workshop is for all genres and not just for plein air\, all classes will be held in classroom setting. \nRussell Jewell teaches painters how to see into the future of their painting before they paint it. By learning to visualize the intended outcome—the “target painting”—participants gain the confidence to commit to strong decisions and paint with purpose rather than hesitation. \nRussell’s primary medium is watercolor\, but his teaching methods are grounded in his doctorate in art education and more than 35 years of experience teaching art. His approach blends visual analysis\, physical application\, and mental clarity\, helping artists better understand why a painting succeeds—and how to make it happen intentionally.. \nAbout the Instructor\nRussell Jewell is a nationally recognized watercolor painter and educator. He has served as a faculty member for the Plein Air Convention & Expo and is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society\, National Watercolor Society\, and the Transparent Watercolor Society of America. \nBest of Show\, Edisto Plein Air (2025)\nBest Light\, Mountain Maryland Plein Air (2025)\nBest Watercolor\, Plein Air Easton (two-time winner) \nRussell’s work has traveled with exhibitions of the American Watercolor Society and is widely respected for its mastery of light and atmosphere. \nJewell’s accomplishments include a doctorate in Art Education from the University of Georgia and a Fulbright Memorial fund scholarship to Japan. J Judged Baltimore Watercolor Society Mid-Atlantic Watercolor Society 2024\, Judging North Carolina Plein Air at New Bern 2026. Jewell has a US patent on a his own plein air viewfinder \nMay 17-19\,  ​3 Day Watercolor Workshop\nTuition $400 – Deposit for reservation\nTERMS & CONDITIONS OF NC PLEIN AIR ADULT WORKSHOPS \n\nFOR MORE WORKSHOP DETAILS \n  \n 
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/russell-jewell-instructional-watercolor-workshop/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Workshop & Mentoring,General,New Bern
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SUMMARY:Quick Paint - Paint Out for All
DESCRIPTION:Online Pre-registration will open January 20\, 2026\n $15.00 Open Adult (18+) \nFREE Youth Category (ages 10-17)\n2026 Plein Air New Bern Quick Paint Event Agenda \nThe North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival is pleased to host its 2025 Quick Paint Event. The following rundown includes the event’s schedule\, rules\, eligibility requirements\, and instructions for the display and sales. Please familiarize yourself with the guidelines.. \nEvent Schedule\n7:30 a.m. – Walk-up registration\, check-in\, and stamping at 421 S Front St in New Bern.\n8:00 a.m. – Open and youth participants begin painting.\n9:00 a.m. – Featured Artists start painting.\n11:00 a.m. – Painting ends\, and all participants head to the Farmers Market for the display and judging.\n11:30 a.m. – Deadline for placing your easel at the Farmer’s Market Parking Lot for judging.\n12:00 p.m. – Awards announcement\, followed by the start of sales.\n12:00-1:00 p.m. – Your paintings will be displayed on easels for public viewing and sales.\n1:30 p.m. – All unsold artwork must be removed from the display space. \nEligibility Requirements and Rules\nAll painting and drawing mediums are permitted\, but photography is not. Framing is optional\, but it is recommended for the open adult categories. All entries must be labeled with your registration number and price\, or the words “Not For Sale” if applicable.\nAfter awards are announced\, you can bring one additional piece that you painted during the event week to display on your easel for sale\, in addition to your Quick Paint entry. \nSales\nPlein Air New Bern staff will handle sales for the Adult Open and Featured Artists categories\, which will include a 40% commission that supports the Plein Air New Bern organization. Cash sales for the Youth category may be direct between artists and buyer. Credit card purchases for the Youth category is available at cashier. There is no commission for Youth category. \nRegistration is required for both Adults and Youth. You may create multiple Adult tickets or Youth tickets\, but Adults and Youths tickets must be entered separately \n 
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/quick-paint-check-in-stamping-pre-registration-highly-recommended/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:New Bern,Quick Paint,Youth
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SUMMARY:Exhibition & Sales Gallery - Last Peek - Gallery Closes 2PM at event closing.
DESCRIPTION:Festival Headquarters and Main Exhibition GalleryHistoric New Bern Farmers Market\n421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC(Less than two blocks from Tryon Palace) \nThe NC Plein Air Art Festival Exhibition and Sales Gallery is centrally located at Historic New Bern’s Farmers Market and serves as the heart of the festival. This dynamic gallery space showcases original artwork by our featured artists and offers visitors the opportunity to purchase paintings throughout the event. \n\nExhibition & Sales Gallery Hours\nOpen Daily:9:00 AM – 2:00 PMEvent closes. \nAll artwork is framed and ready to hang. \n\nAbout the Exhibition\nA full exhibition of original artwork by our invited artists will be on display and available for purchase. Artists arrive in New Bern with a curated collection of recent studio and plein air paintings. As the week unfolds\, these works are continuously replaced with fresh\, wet canvases created on location in New Bern\, Oriental\, and Beaufort. \nBecause paintings are sold and replaced daily\, the gallery collection changes constantly. Visitors are encouraged to return often to experience new work throughout the week. \nOur knowledgeable gallery greeters and sales team are available daily to assist collectors in finding the perfect piece for a home or business. \n\nComplete artist biographies and resumes are available at the gallery\nSpecial commissions may be discussed with the sales team
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/exhibition-sales-gallery-2/
LOCATION:New Bern Farmer’s Market\, 421 S Front Street\, New Bern\, NC\, 28560\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,New Bern,Pop-up exhibits
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SUMMARY:Locate Featured Artists painting QUICK PAINT - NEW BERN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN
DESCRIPTION:Locate artists in the field with the En Plein Air Artists locator app – Free download in both Google Play Store and Apple Apps. \n \n  \nGrab your hat\, sunscreen\, (or umbrella) along with a lawn chair\, and join us in watching our featured artists demonstrate the creative process in real time\, from beginning to end. If you’re lucky\, you might even get to rub shoulders with one of the artists as they demonstrate their approach and techniques for those in attendance. This event is rain or shine!
URL:https://ncpleinair.org/event/locate-featured-artists-painting-quick-paint-new-bern-historic-downtown/
CATEGORIES:General|Quick Paint|Youth
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