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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 & 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 & 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 […]

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: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 […]

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 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 painted during the Augusta Plein Air Festival, the gallery is open to the public 8am to 5pm starting April 26, 2025, to May 2, 2025 […]

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 paint. Painting will be from 9am to 12pm Judging will be at the Harmonie Verein at 12:30pm $500 purchase prize is sponsored by: Kim Altmansberger […]

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 to the location lead by their Committee Host Limited to 20 Artists Cost per Artist $20 Refreshments will be provided to participating Artists at the […]

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 […]

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 - Judging at 8:15am Theme 3 - A View of Downtown Washington - Judging at 9am Artists' Choice Voting - Round One starting at 12pm […]

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 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 […]