9th Annual Plein Air Abingdon Artist Registration
October 1, 2025 @ 7:30AM — October 4, 2025 @ 3:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Scenic locations throughout Southwest VA!: PO Box 801 Abingdon, VA 24212 Get Directions
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Plein air is defined as a “19th-century style of painting outdoors, or with a strong sense of the open air.”
Plein Air Abingdon is a four-day, open enrollment painting event now celebrating its 9th year. Not only is this an artists’ competition with $4000 in cash prizes, it’s also a unique opportunity for the public to witness creative action as artists remove the confinement of their studios’ four walls and paint in the open, drawing inspiration from the beautiful scenery in Abingdon, Virginia. The artist prospectus link will be emailed upon completion of your registration!
The 9th Annual Plein Air Abingdon culminates with a Grand Finale Juried Art Show on Saturday, October 4, at Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace. Juror for 2025 to be announced...