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Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States, held annually in July in Easton, Maryland. Artists from across the country and around the world apply for the chance to be among the 58 juried artists selected by a distinguished juror each year. Those chosen will travel to Talbot County to create art from life—capturing the beauty of the outdoors rather than working in a studio.
Plein Air Easton is just one of many programs operated by the Avalon Foundation. Visit avalonfoundation.org to learn more about our other important work.
FEATURED UPCOMING EVENTS
For a full list of our upcoming events, visit our events calendar.
Fri 7/10
Join us in welcoming the 58 artists who will be spending the week painting all over Talbot County and be sure to view the exhibits of their work at...
Sun 7/12
An exhibit and sale of works produced in Oxford during this special competition artists paint out.
Location: 200 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD...
Sat 7/18
Watch as nearly 200 artists complete a painting in 2 hours in downtown Easton....
Sat 7/18
Register NOW for the 2026 Quick Draw Competition, a thrilling and fun event where anyone can paint or draw outdoors in downtown Easton....
Sun 7/19
Free and Open to the Public....
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"One of the things about Easton that anyone who knows anything about the community appreciates is how vibrant the cultural life is in this town and how so many people who are part of Easton really appreciate and value its commitment to the arts, and at the center of all of that is Plein Air Easton."
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Calling the Next Generation of Artists
If you’ve got a young artist in your life, summer is the perfect time to nurture that creativity—and there’s no better place to do it than at the Plein Air Easton Summer Camps.
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Juror Reveal for the 2026 Competition
Easton, MD — Plein Air Easton (PAE) is thrilled to announce the juror and judge for the 22nd Annual Plein Air Easton Festival and Outdoor Art Competition, taking place July 10–19, 2026 in Easton, M
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Educational Content
One of the favorite festival offerings for aspiring and seasoned artist attendees alike is our collection of art demonstrations hosted by Plein Air Easton alumni.
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2025 Plein Air Easton Award Winners
At the July 18 Collectors Preview Party, awards judge Peter Trippi announced an impressive slate of honors as 104 paintings found new homes in a whirlwind of enthusiastic sales.
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Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame Inductions
Plein Air Easton’s 2025 Hall of Fame inductees reflect the heart and history of the festival—visionaries, patrons, and artists whose contributions have shaped its legacy.
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