2024 Plein Air
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Daily Artist Registration
The 2024 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will kick-off with registration on Thursday, April 25, 2024 beginning at 8:00 AM at the Augusta Harmonie Verein. Artists are required to check in (complete the registration process) and pick up their materials prior to participating in their first event. All ongoing registration activities will take place at […]
Workshop – Landscapes and Sky in Watercolor – Denny Dowdy
Workshop – Landscapes and Sky in Watercolor – Denny Dowdy
Paintings of a landscape that flows into the sky have long inspired people. Watercolor is unique because of its transparency and luminosity. The pigments used in watercolor are more delicate in many ways, let's explore the wonder of watercolor together. Student should bring the following supplies: 4 sheets of 140lb 11 1/2 X 15 paper […]
Workshop – Framing How to Tricks of the Trade – Jamie Green
Workshop – Framing How to Tricks of the Trade – Jamie Green
How to ensure your painting is seen in the best light by festival judges and most importantly your patrons. Sign Up for the Workshop
Sunflower Hill Farm Paint Out
Sunflower Hill Farm Paint Out
Welcome Visitors: Sunflower Hill Farm is a family owned and operated small scale organic farm located in the heart of Missouri Wine Country. You are invited to experience the beauty of the harvest in the garden while observing the artists capturing this feeling on their canvases. Artists will be painting from 12pm to 3pm when […]
Lake Creek Winery Quick Paint Out
Lake Creek Winery Quick Paint Out
Welcome Visitors: Lake Creek Winery in Marthasville is hosting Augusta Plein Air once again. Artists will be painting from 5:00PM with judging at 7:00PM The public is invited to visit Lake Creek, enjoy the wines and cuisine, and observe the artists at work. Following judging art will be on display and available for purchase. Artist […]
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Augusta’s Heartland
Augusta’s Heartland
Today is your day to visit the farm of your choice: Hoffmann Family of Companies Farm on Crow Creek Road Kessler Farms - Located on Hwy 94 Naughty Dog Farm - Located on the Augusta Bottom Road Drier Farm - Located on Duke Road Check in at Harmonie Verein at 7:45am to receive your package […]
Workshop – Dramatic Landscapes – Farley Lewis
Workshop – Dramatic Landscapes – Farley Lewis
From bland to beautiful, this workshop gives keys to finding or creating drama in plein air landscapes. Learn to build strong compositions with values, edges and detail – and creative approaches to block-ins and brushwork. Whether you are new to painting, or you’ve been painting for years, this workshop has something for everyone. For acrylic […]
The Orange of Balducci’s
The Orange of Balducci’s
Welcome Visitors: Join us at Balducci Winery and Vineyards for a Paint Out starting at 2:30 PM, with judging 6:30 PM. This is one of the artists' favorite events, with its magnificent view of the sunset over Missouri hills, its location in the vineyards, and the old barn. Seeing the artists silhouetted against the sunset […]
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Noboleis Winery Quick Paint
Noboleis Winery Quick Paint
Welcome Visitors: Bring your friends and/or family out to watch the artists compete in the Quick Paint from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as you enjoy wine and live music at the Noboleis Vineyards & Winery. Judging at 12:30pm the end of Quick Paint and then winner to be announced than all art will be […]
Augusta Shores Paint Out
Augusta Shores Paint Out
Welcome Visitors & Artists: The residents of Augusta Shores invite the artists to paint in their beautiful lakeside community. Painting will begin at 2:00 PM and end with judging at 5:30 PM. Judging at the Berg House will be hosted by the Augusta Shores Owners Association. It is requested that the artists remain after the […]
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Lake Sherwood Paint Out
Lake Sherwood Paint Out
Welcome Visitors & Artists: The residents of Lake Sherwood invite the artists to paint in their beautiful lakeside community. Lake Sherwood is the largest lake, covering 135 acres with multiple branches and an island. The community features five other lakes. Residents enjoy living in a natural environment with countless trees. Painting will begin at 9:00 […]
Washington Riverfront District Paint Out
Washington Riverfront District Paint Out
Artists are invited to explore the Washington River Front; during the 16th Annual WashMo BBQ & Bluesfest. Listen to Blues music and create your art anywhere along the river. Check in is at 2:30pm on Main Street next to John G's Bier Deck Judging is at 6pm. $500 Purchase Prize sponsored by Ann Struckhoff Visitors […]
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Breakfast with Alpacas
Breakfast with Alpacas
The Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association is the "alpaca place" to be in the Midwest! Our members are unified in their love of these beautiful animals and work together to promote the highest standards of animal husbandry for alpaca farmers. Join us as we work together and Live it, Learn it, and Love it! Welcome Visitors: Artist's Paint […]
Premier Artist Paint Out At Mount Pleasant Estates
Premier Artist Paint Out At Mount Pleasant Estates
Welcome Visitors: Mount Pleasant Estates will host the award-winning artists from the previous five years of Augusta Plein Air. Is your favorite artist among them? Participating artists are listed on our Meet the Artists page. The public is invited to observe these artists as they capture the light, shadows, and beauty of spring at Mount […]
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Historic Augusta Paint Out
Historic Augusta Paint Out
Welcome Visitors: Augusta has been around for over 150 years, many buildings in Augusta are on the National Register of Historic Sites, to include Walnut Street that was put on the National Register of Historic Sites because of its history and many Architectural features. Many of the buildings on the street are listed on the […]
Workshop – Tammie Dickerson – Creating Mood and Atmosphere
Workshop – Tammie Dickerson – Creating Mood and Atmosphere
Plein Air in Oil - Creating Mood and Atmosphere Learn how to approach the landscape with paint and create something more than what you see before you. All skill levels are welcome, we’ll cover finding your most expressive composition as well as the right values and chroma to add depth to your painting. Every painting is an […]
Sugar Creek Winery/Judgement Tree Paint Out
Sugar Creek Winery/Judgement Tree Paint Out
Welcome Visitors: Join us for a day at the Sugar Creek Winery in Defiance, MO. We invite patrons to come out on the weekday to linger with a glass of wine as they watch the artists' inspirations of the scenery unfold on canvas. Art will be available for viewing and purchase immediately following judging at […]
Sip n Paint – Open to the Public at Sugar Creek Winery
Sip n Paint – Open to the Public at Sugar Creek Winery
Would you like to try your hand at Painting? Come Join us for a special Day at Sugar Creek Winery Painter Susan Benedict, from Brushhin Whimsy will help you create your own painting, this painting experience is geared towards everyone! Enjoy a glass of wine, snacks and have fun creating and learning about painting! Special […]
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Defiance Scapes – Paint Out
Defiance Scapes – Paint Out
Welcome Visitors: Defiance Ridge Vineyards will host this year's paint out in Defiance Missouri. The public is invited to observe these artists as they capture the light, shadows, and beauty of spring in Defiance. Defiance Ridge Vineyards invites artists to explore the Town of Defiance and return with the very best views it has to offer. […]
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Mystery Estate #1 – Meet at the Harmonie Verein
Mystery Estate #1 – Meet at the Harmonie Verein
This year we will have two Mystery Locations the location will be reveled when you arrive at the Harmonie Verein at 7:30am on May 2, 2024. Artists will caravan over to the location lead by their Committee Host Limited to 30 Artists Cost per Artist $20 Lunch will be provided to participating Artists at the […]
Mystery Estate #2 – Meet at the Harmonie Verein
Mystery Estate #2 – Meet at the Harmonie Verein
This year we will have two Mystery Locations the location will be reveled when you arrive at the Harmonie Verein at 7:30am on May 2, 2024. Artists will caravan over to the location lead by their Committee Host Limited to 30 Artists Cost per Artist $20 Lunch will be provided to participating Artists at the […]
New Melle Paint Out
New Melle Paint Out
Welcome Visitors: The New Melle Chamber of Commerce and residents welcome artists to their town. From 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM artists will be painting throughout the township of New Melle, followed by judging at The Quarry Wine Garden. Art will remain on display throughout the day and be available for purchase. Artist Details: Artists […]
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Festival in Augusta – Artist’s Choice Voting & People’s Choice Voting & Theme Paint Judging
Festival in Augusta – Artist’s Choice Voting & People’s Choice Voting & Theme Paint Judging
Welcome Visitors & Artists: Four (6) competitions will be taking place at the Augusta Harmonie Verein: Theme 1 - Cliffs and Streams - Juding at 730am Theme 2 - Hidden Waterways - Judging at 8:15am Nocturne - Judging at 9:00am Artists' Choice Voting - Round One starting at 12pm Ending at 12:45. Round Two starting […]
Golden Ticket – VIP by Invitation Only – Preview Sale
Golden Ticket – VIP by Invitation Only – Preview Sale
Enjoy a Golden Ticket private event designed just for our current/past sponsors and VIP guests. Preview Art while tasting local food and wine.
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Augusta Plein Air Art Fair & Awards Ceremony
Augusta Plein Air Art Fair & Awards Ceremony
11:30AM - 5PM Enjoy an afternoon in Augusta. Browse the Final Sale at the Augusta Town Square, 95+ Plein Air Artists display their body of work from the 2024 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. Visit shops and wineries of Augusta. Enjoy Festival activities on the Town Square! Youth Experience Tent Augusta Plein Air Scholarships will […]
