The 2025 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will kick-off with registration on Thursday, April 24, 2025, beginning at 8:00 AM at the Augusta Harmonie Verein. Artists are required to check […]

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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 11:30am to 2:30pm when […]

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. […]

There’s always something New and Exciting being displayed in the Harmonie Verein Pop Up Gallery. Every Plein Air Artist has space to display 3 or 4 pieces that have been […]

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 […]

Welcome Visitors:  Lake Sherwood 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 Lake […]

Welcome Visitors: Artist's Paint Out at Montelle Winery starts at 5:00 pm with judging at 8:00 pm. The public is invited to view the art as it is being created, while sampling the award-winning wines, paired with their choice of foods offered by Klondike Cafe. Following judging, art will be on display and available for […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Do you love Clydesdales?  Chickens? This is the paint out for you! Hoffmann Family of Companies Farm located on Crow Creek Road invites you to come to the farm and […]

This year we will have two Mystery Locations this location will be reveled when you arrive at the Harmonie Verein at 7:30am on May 1, 2024.  Artists will caravan over […]

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 […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: Four (6) competitions will be taking place at the Augusta Harmonie Verein: Theme 1 - Lakes & Creeks- Juding at 730am Theme 2 - Surprise Me […]

Enjoy a Golden Ticket private event designed just for our current/past sponsors and VIP guests.  Preview Art while tasting local food and wine.  

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 2025 Augusta […]