Plein Air Easton – Art Competiton and Festival

Over the course of 10 days, juried artists will be building an extensive art exhibit from scratch. While they’re capturing the perfect scene and putting it on canvas, we’ve curated an event calendar designed to appeal to everyone. This guide contains everything you need to take part in this art-filled week in July. Start planning your experience now for the 19th annual Plein Air Easton Art Competition and Festival

This July, 58 of the best Plein Air Artists in the world will descend on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with brushes in hand, ready to paint and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. They’ll undoubtedly set up their easels and paint outdoor scenes right where they find inspiration—on roadsides, in cornfields, at the water’s edge. Best of all, plein air painting is a terrific spectator sport. Not only are you welcome to observe and engage competition artists as they work, you can also experience first-hand the places that inspire such creativity.

For more information on the festival and to take a look at some of the exclusive events that take place during the competition, visit the festival site by clicking HERE, or see the official Plein Air Easton 2023 travel guide.