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 […]

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 […]

How to ensure your painting is seen in the best light by festival judges and most importantly your patrons. Sign Up for the Workshop

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 - Cliffs and Streams - Juding at 730am Theme 2 - Hidden […]

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 2024 Augusta […]

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 […]

How to ensure your painting is seen in the best light by festival judges and most importantly your patrons. Sign Up for the Workshop

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]