This site was established to link all plein air events in Iowa into one place so that art centers and painters can plan their calendars.
Lee's Summit, Mo
April 7-10, 2022
https://summitart.org/summit-art-plein-air-festival/
April 7-10, 2022
https://summitart.org/summit-art-plein-air-festival/
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Paint Van Buren - Van Buren, Iowa
May 25-29, 2022 - Sorry to say this event is sold out.
https://www.facebook.com/Van-Buren-Co-Arts-Council-Iowa-394056294672269
May 25-29, 2022 - Sorry to say this event is sold out.
https://www.facebook.com/Van-Buren-Co-Arts-Council-Iowa-394056294672269
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Art Domestique - Washington, Iowa https://artdomestiquegallery.com/
June 10-12, 2022
Starting Friday evening and ending Sunday at 5:00pm
June 10-12, 2022
Starting Friday evening and ending Sunday at 5:00pm
You are invited to paint En Plein Aire in Washington, Iowa June 10, 11, 12. The city of Washington and areas of Washington County are available for you to paint; landscapes, flowers, historical buildings, or something else. The painting will begin any time after registration opens at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10th with a nocturne; and will continue until Sunday, June 12th. Your two completed paintings are due at Art Domestique Gallery by 1:00 p.m. on Sunday for judging. You will continue from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. with a Quick Paint of Washington sites. Art Domestique is conveniently located across from Central Park.
DATES: June 10th -12th, 2022
REGISTRATION/FEE: Cost: $30.00. Check-in and stamping of materials will be available at Art Domestique Gallery on Friday, June 10th, between 4:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. or Saturday the 11th of June after 7 a.m. For those participating in the Friday nocturne, paintings should be submitted between 7:00- 7:30 a.m. at the gallery opening. Coffee, water, iced tea, and pastries will be available Saturday morning. Sunday the 12th, Artwork MUST be framed, (wire hanging system only) ready to hang by 1:00 p.m. at Art Domestique Gallery. A framing table will be available for your use after 11:00 a.m. The central portion of the Gallery will be used to display your work.
Sales of the paintings produced Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning will be done through Art Domestique Gallery and the gallery will retain 25% commission.
ART SALES 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AWARDS CEREMONY 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
At 4:30 p.m., the artists will move inside for the Awards Ceremony. Art Domestique will be offering a 1st Place Award of $500., 2nd Place Award of $250., 3rd Place Award of $150., plus Honorable mentions, Quick Paint Award ($200), Nocturne Award ($250.), and a Patron Award of $100. from JB Frame and Design.
DATES: June 10th -12th, 2022
REGISTRATION/FEE: Cost: $30.00. Check-in and stamping of materials will be available at Art Domestique Gallery on Friday, June 10th, between 4:00 p.m. thru 7:00 p.m. or Saturday the 11th of June after 7 a.m. For those participating in the Friday nocturne, paintings should be submitted between 7:00- 7:30 a.m. at the gallery opening. Coffee, water, iced tea, and pastries will be available Saturday morning. Sunday the 12th, Artwork MUST be framed, (wire hanging system only) ready to hang by 1:00 p.m. at Art Domestique Gallery. A framing table will be available for your use after 11:00 a.m. The central portion of the Gallery will be used to display your work.
Sales of the paintings produced Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday morning will be done through Art Domestique Gallery and the gallery will retain 25% commission.
ART SALES 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AWARDS CEREMONY 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
At 4:30 p.m., the artists will move inside for the Awards Ceremony. Art Domestique will be offering a 1st Place Award of $500., 2nd Place Award of $250., 3rd Place Award of $150., plus Honorable mentions, Quick Paint Award ($200), Nocturne Award ($250.), and a Patron Award of $100. from JB Frame and Design.
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Corning Center for the Fine Arts corningfinearts.org
En Plein Air Event: July 29-31, 2022
Corning Center for the Fine Arts will host its 16 th annual En Plein Air painting competition the
weekend of July 29-31, 2022.
The artists competing in Corning will be able to paint their En Plein Air paintings starting at
dawn on Friday, July 29th , and select their paint sites anywhere in Adams County. They submit
their paintings by 2 pm on Saturday, July 30th , for judging.
The “Quick Paint” Event requires that the artist complete a painting in 2 hours.
This event showcased artists painting ONLY sites in downtown Corning.
Michael Morain, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs & Iowa Arts Council, researched that
Corning Center for the Fine Arts is the longest continuous running En Plein Air event in the state
of Iowa. En Plein Air, a term derived from the French, literally means; in the open air. It is a
familiar concept today and has become a popular painting competition in Iowa. It was quite
revolutionary in the late 1800s when the Impressionists ventured out of their studios to
investigate and capture the effects of sunlight and different times of day on a subject they
painted.
The En Plein Air Exhibit will be on display and for sale at Corning Center for the Fine Arts
through September 30, 2022.
En Plein Air Event: July 29-31, 2022
Corning Center for the Fine Arts will host its 16 th annual En Plein Air painting competition the
weekend of July 29-31, 2022.
The artists competing in Corning will be able to paint their En Plein Air paintings starting at
dawn on Friday, July 29th , and select their paint sites anywhere in Adams County. They submit
their paintings by 2 pm on Saturday, July 30th , for judging.
The “Quick Paint” Event requires that the artist complete a painting in 2 hours.
This event showcased artists painting ONLY sites in downtown Corning.
Michael Morain, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs & Iowa Arts Council, researched that
Corning Center for the Fine Arts is the longest continuous running En Plein Air event in the state
of Iowa. En Plein Air, a term derived from the French, literally means; in the open air. It is a
familiar concept today and has become a popular painting competition in Iowa. It was quite
revolutionary in the late 1800s when the Impressionists ventured out of their studios to
investigate and capture the effects of sunlight and different times of day on a subject they
painted.
The En Plein Air Exhibit will be on display and for sale at Corning Center for the Fine Arts
through September 30, 2022.
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Newton Arboretum and Botanical Center
1st Annual Plein Air Event - Newton, Iowa https://newtonarboretum.com
August 6, 2022 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
DATE: August 6th, 2022
REGISTRATION/FEE: Cost: $20.00. Check-in and stamping of materials will be available at Newton Arboretum starting at 8:30 am and continuing through the morning. Canvases may be pre-treated.
AWARDS CEREMONY 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Judge: Diane Wright http://www.dianewrightfineart.com
At 4:30 p.m., the artists will meet in the meeting hall at the Arboretum. This event will be offering a 1st Place Award of $150.00., 2nd Place Award of $100., 3rd Place Award of $50, plus Honorable mentions as the judge chooses.
You will be taking your art home with you after the awards. Pieces done on paper should be framed and secure in some way for judging. There will be tables at the arboretum to use, please bring your own tools.
1st Annual Plein Air Event - Newton, Iowa https://newtonarboretum.com
August 6, 2022 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
DATE: August 6th, 2022
REGISTRATION/FEE: Cost: $20.00. Check-in and stamping of materials will be available at Newton Arboretum starting at 8:30 am and continuing through the morning. Canvases may be pre-treated.
AWARDS CEREMONY 4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Judge: Diane Wright http://www.dianewrightfineart.com
At 4:30 p.m., the artists will meet in the meeting hall at the Arboretum. This event will be offering a 1st Place Award of $150.00., 2nd Place Award of $100., 3rd Place Award of $50, plus Honorable mentions as the judge chooses.
You will be taking your art home with you after the awards. Pieces done on paper should be framed and secure in some way for judging. There will be tables at the arboretum to use, please bring your own tools.
Registration form: newton_plein_aire_event-2022__1_.docx
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Clear Lake Art Center-
Plein Air Paint Out https://clearlakeartscenter.org/calendar/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&id=802
August 20, 2022
Plein Air Paint Out https://clearlakeartscenter.org/calendar/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finfo&id=802
August 20, 2022
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Art Center of Burlington - Burlington, Iowa
September 17-18, 2022
btownart.com/plein-air-painting.html
September 17-18, 2022
btownart.com/plein-air-painting.html
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Bluff Strokes - Dubuque, Iowa https://www.bluffstrokes.org/
October 2-8, 2022
Paintout and workshops
October 2-8, 2022
Paintout and workshops
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