Plein Air International Paint-Out Event​ ~ The Art Center

Plein Air International Paint-Out Event​
September 4th-7th, 2025

The 2025 Plein Air International Paint-Out event & exhibit showcases the immediacy
and vibrancy of plein air painting, with artists capturing the shifting light and rich
landscapes of North Georgia. This collection offers a fresh, authentic glimpse into the
natural beauty and spirit of Blue Ridge in its autumn greatness.

The 2025 Plein Air Event is an open invitation to all artists, amateur and professional, to paint the natural beauty of our area. Artists are welcome to bring their easels and capture the awe-inspiring fall scenes of Fannin County & Blue Ridge, Georgia.

Additionally, we are continuing our quick paint event for awards at The Art Center on Friday. On Sunday, artists will return to the Art Center to submit up to two (2) pieces of artwork for judging and exhibition. Prizes totaling $1,000 will also be awarded for this year’s event. We encourage all participating artists, 18 years or older, to submit their plein air art work for our Plein Air exhibit on display from September 7 – October 18, 2025 in our Studio Gallery. All artwork on display will be exhibited during the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association 2025 Fall Arts in the Park festival, which is estimated at over 10,000 attendees in two days.

Cash prizes totaling over $1000 will be awarded to those who participate in the various opportunities available throughout our Fall event. Participants must be 18 years or older to submit for prizes and awards. The Plein Air Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, September 7th at 4pm and is open to the public. All works available from this event will be for sale.