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This juried festival is a premiere gathering of 35 of the top plein air artists in the country, and is the largest of its kind in South Florida.
For those who aren't familiar with this popular art form, en plein air is a French expression that means "in open air," and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The public can observe artists painting at picturesque sites located throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties, participate in demos or workshops where they will have the unique opportunity to learn from the most highly-regarded plein air artists in the country, and later return to the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery to view and purchase the brand-new, wet paintings - perhaps on Friday's VIP, ticketed Collectors' Party!
Our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival is a non-stop, week-long festival packed with exciting events and opportunities to learn the art of plein air, participate in sharing your own plein air art with the world, watch top artists compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes, and collect beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.
For those who aren't familiar with this popular art form, en plein air is a French expression that means "in open air," and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The public can observe artists painting at picturesque sites located throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties, participate in demos or workshops where they will have the unique opportunity to learn from the most highly-regarded plein air artists in the country, and later return to the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery to view and purchase the brand-new, wet paintings - perhaps on Friday's VIP, ticketed Collectors' Party!
Our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival is a non-stop, week-long festival packed with exciting events and opportunities to learn the art of plein air, participate in sharing your own plein air art with the world, watch top artists compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes, and collect beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.
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2020 Event Schedule
Click here to view an abbreviated flyer of the week's events.
Saturday, March 7
Kids' Paint Out and Teen Master Class
A free opportunity for kids and teens to learn from experienced plein air painters and try their hands at plein air in a fun, supportive environment! Click below to register.
Kids' Paint Out:
10 am-12 pm
Constitution Park, Tequesta
Free for children ages 5-12, with supplies included! Registration required. Click here or call 561-746-3101 to register.
Teen Master Class:
1-4 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, Tequesta
Free for teens ages 13-18, with supplies included! Registration required. Click here or call 561-746-3101 to register.
A free opportunity for kids and teens to learn from experienced plein air painters and try their hands at plein air in a fun, supportive environment! Click below to register.
Kids' Paint Out:
10 am-12 pm
Constitution Park, Tequesta
Free for children ages 5-12, with supplies included! Registration required. Click here or call 561-746-3101 to register.
Teen Master Class:
1-4 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, Tequesta
Free for teens ages 13-18, with supplies included! Registration required. Click here or call 561-746-3101 to register.
Sunday, March 8
Join us at the beautiful Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach to participate in or view this thrilling plein air competition!
All artists are welcome to participate under one of two self-designated categories, Professional or Amateur/Student Artist. Cash awards and prizes will be available to winners in both categories. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded!
Artists and art collectors alike can enjoy live Jazz in the Gardens from 1-3 PM, and a local caterer will be offering drinks and lunch items for sale.
Paint Out (Quick Draw) Competition:
9 am - 2 pm
Artists' check-in from 8-9 am, painting from 9-11 am, presentation of awards and prizes at noon, sales from 12-2 pm.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach
Registration is required for all artists. Spaces are limited - registration deadline is Thursday, March 5, 2020.
ArtCenter and Ann Norton Members' Registration: $20. Nonmembers: $30. Click here or call 561-746-3101 to register.
Admission for the general public to the Sculpture Gardens is $15 per person ($10 for seniors, $7 for children/students).
Click here to find out more about the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and click here for more information on our Paint Out.
All artists are welcome to participate under one of two self-designated categories, Professional or Amateur/Student Artist. Cash awards and prizes will be available to winners in both categories. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded!
Artists and art collectors alike can enjoy live Jazz in the Gardens from 1-3 PM, and a local caterer will be offering drinks and lunch items for sale.
Paint Out (Quick Draw) Competition:
9 am - 2 pm
Artists' check-in from 8-9 am, painting from 9-11 am, presentation of awards and prizes at noon, sales from 12-2 pm.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, West Palm Beach
Registration is required for all artists. Spaces are limited - registration deadline is Thursday, March 5, 2020.
ArtCenter and Ann Norton Members' Registration: $20. Nonmembers: $30. Click here or call 561-746-3101 to register.
Admission for the general public to the Sculpture Gardens is $15 per person ($10 for seniors, $7 for children/students).
Click here to find out more about the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, and click here for more information on our Paint Out.
Monday to Thursday, March 9-12
Artist Meet & Greet, painting, demos, and wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery
Artist Meet & Greet:
Get a chance to meet and mingle with our remarkable artists, all of whom are nationally-recognized experts in the field of plein air. Paintings will be for sale, and light refreshments will be provided for all guests.
Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
Free and open to the public!
Painting:
In beautiful locations throughout Martin and Palm Beach County, come watch our incredible artists in action as they paint their work en plein air, and even have the opportunity to buy their work right off the easel!
Free to observe, locations and times will vary - follow us on instagram @lighthousearts for real-time updates!
Demos:
Curious to learn more about plein air? Come see our on-site demos by professional plein air artists! Follow along as top artists demonstrate their tips and tricks to make truly stunning work.
Free! Times and locations TBA - check back for updates!
Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
See these stunning works of art as they're being taken off the easel and hung, still wet! And of course, have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection.
Monday - Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday - Thursday 10 am - 7:30 pm
Artist Meet & Greet:
Get a chance to meet and mingle with our remarkable artists, all of whom are nationally-recognized experts in the field of plein air. Paintings will be for sale, and light refreshments will be provided for all guests.
Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
Free and open to the public!
Painting:
In beautiful locations throughout Martin and Palm Beach County, come watch our incredible artists in action as they paint their work en plein air, and even have the opportunity to buy their work right off the easel!
Free to observe, locations and times will vary - follow us on instagram @lighthousearts for real-time updates!
Demos:
Curious to learn more about plein air? Come see our on-site demos by professional plein air artists! Follow along as top artists demonstrate their tips and tricks to make truly stunning work.
Free! Times and locations TBA - check back for updates!
Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
See these stunning works of art as they're being taken off the easel and hung, still wet! And of course, have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection.
Monday - Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday - Thursday 10 am - 7:30 pm
Friday, March 13
Collectors' Party & Sale
Treat yourself to a night of art, delicious hors d'oeuvres and wine, and the opportunity to meet with, mingle, and purchase artwork from the premier artists in the field of plein air!
5-9 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
Tickets are $50 per person, and can be applied toward a painting purchase at the party. Click here to purchase your tickets now!
Treat yourself to a night of art, delicious hors d'oeuvres and wine, and the opportunity to meet with, mingle, and purchase artwork from the premier artists in the field of plein air!
5-9 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
Tickets are $50 per person, and can be applied toward a painting purchase at the party. Click here to purchase your tickets now!
Saturday, March 14
Battle of the Brushes and wet paintings on display and for sale at the Gallery
Battle of the Brushes:
Watch this exciting competition unfold as three of our juried artists race to create their own brilliant renditions of the same scene! Prizes will be awarded to the winner - the audience can watch all the action up-close, and even purchase these pieces right off the easel!
1-3 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
Have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection.
10 am - 4 pm
Battle of the Brushes:
Watch this exciting competition unfold as three of our juried artists race to create their own brilliant renditions of the same scene! Prizes will be awarded to the winner - the audience can watch all the action up-close, and even purchase these pieces right off the easel!
1-3 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta
Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
Have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection.
10 am - 4 pm
Sunday, March 15
Classic Car Painting Demonstrations and wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery
Classic Car Painting Demonstrations:
Watch as our artists paint a variety of gorgeous classic cars! Spectators can observe the plein air techniques and styles of these award-winning artists, and even purchase their pieces right off the easel!
11 am - 1 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery Parking Lot, Tequesta
Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
Have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection.
10 am - 4 pm
Classic Car Painting Demonstrations:
Watch as our artists paint a variety of gorgeous classic cars! Spectators can observe the plein air techniques and styles of these award-winning artists, and even purchase their pieces right off the easel!
11 am - 1 pm
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery Parking Lot, Tequesta
Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
Have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection.
10 am - 4 pm
Sponsorship Opportunities
Our Plein Air Festival would not be possible with the generous help of our sponsors!
With articles in publications and advertisements in issues of the national publications Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, and American Art Collector, and in the local publications of Florida Coast Magazine, the Palm Beach Post, Florida Weekly, Jupiter Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and many, many others, there will be ample opportunities for sponsors to be recognized!
Click below to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, and opportunities to advertise in our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival program.
With articles in publications and advertisements in issues of the national publications Plein Air Magazine, Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine, and American Art Collector, and in the local publications of Florida Coast Magazine, the Palm Beach Post, Florida Weekly, Jupiter Magazine, Palm Beach Illustrated, and many, many others, there will be ample opportunities for sponsors to be recognized!
Click below to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, and opportunities to advertise in our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival program.
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