Saturday, April 23, 2022

Upcoming Plein Air Events


Jaime Rinehart Smith at Paint Livermore 2021

It's plein air event season!

Here's what's coming up in our area (San Francisco East Bay). These are events where you go out and paint for a day or two, then bring your finished work for a show with sales and awards. They all require fees to participate, and some require pre-registration. Click on the links for complete information.

Dublin Paint-Out
April 30 – May 1, 2022

Hosted by the Dublin Arts Collective, paint in the Dublin area
Pre-registration not required, pay fee when checking in
Open to all artists
Entry fee: $20

Colors of Spring Plein Air Paint-Out, Concord
May 13 – 15, 2022

Hosted by the Concord Art Association, paint historical locations in Concord
Register online by April 30, or in person when checking in on May 13
Open to all artists
Entry fee: $20

Third Annual Paint Livermore Plein Air Competition
June 3 - 5, 2022

Hosted by the Livermore Art Association, paint in the Livermore area
Register by mail by May 27, application form on website
Open to all artists
Entry fee: LAA and PAL members $25, Non-members $35

Paint Pleasanton
September 17 – 18, 2022

Hosted by the Pleasanton Art League, paint in the Pleasanton area
Open to all artists


Photo:  Jaime Rinehart Smith at Paint Livermore 2021