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6th Annual Plein Air Fairhope
October 28, 2024 - November 2, 2024

Join us for a community celebration of painting in the great outdoors! 60 painters will be taking it to the streets – and the bay front pier!!
OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 2, 2024
This 6TH ANNUAL “paint out” will exemplify the artistic vibe of Fairhope. From sunrise to sunset, artists will set up throughout the city with portable easels, chairs, and umbrellas along downtown streets, at Mosher’s castle, Fairhoper’s Community Park, the Pier, and more!
*** What can you expect in Plein Air Fairhope 2024? ***
You can participate in Plein Air Fairhope as an artist, student, patron, or audience member.Â
Oct 28 – Nov 2, 2024: Plein Air Fairhope Paint Out! 60 participating artists will paint the town from sunrise to sunset! They’ll be downtown, by the pier, local farmlands, and more… Painter Registration is FULL (which includes official apron/exhibit opportunity). We encourage local painters to still get out there and paint!
Oct 29 – Nov 1, 2024: Plein Air Fairhope Wet Room. As painters finish artworks, they will be showcasing them at ESAC on tables while they dry and before they are framed for the official exhibit. Get a special sneak peek or purchase one for your own collection before the rush!
Oct 31, 2024 @ Noon to 1 pm: Gallery Talk. Join PAF Judge Kathleen Denis for a Gallery Talk about her plein air painting experiences and what to look for as a show judge. $15 per person.
Nov 1, 2024 @ 6-8 pm: Plein Air Fairhope Exhibit/First Friday Art Walk. Official opening of artwork created during the week! Free to the public. PAF Artists/Sponsors may enjoy a VIP early bird entrance at 5:30pm.
Nov 2, 2024 @ 9-11 am: Plein Air Fairhope Quick Draw. Changing it up this year! PAF artists and the public are invited to paint at or around the Eastern Shore Art Center (which includes the Fairhope Castles!) All ages welcomed! Just bring your painting supplies and join us. Donations welcomed.
Nov 2 – 3, 2024 @ 10 am to 3 pm: “Exploring Gouache, the Versatile Medium” Workshop. Instructed by PAF Judge Kathleen Denis. $350 per person/$325 for ESAC Members/$210 for PAF Artists. (Must register for workshop when registering for PAF to receive discount).
*** Want to join us earlier? ***
Oct 18 – 19, 2024 @ 10 am-4 pm: “Plein Air Painting” Workshop. Instructed by Debra Nadelhoffer. $300 per person ($275 for ESAC Members).
Proceeds to benefit the Eastern Shore Art Center’s community outreach efforts.
THANK YOU to our 2024 #PleinAirFairhope AWARD SPONSORS!
Exhibit & Wet Room Sponsor: Westminster Village
Best Of Show Award $1,000:Â Prestwood Law Firm
1st Place Award $250:Â The Blind Tiger (Fairhope Pier)
2nd Place Award $250: Jubilee Suites
3rd Place Award $250: The Fairhope Inn
Quick Draw Event Winner $100: The Fairhope Store + Guerrilla Painter, LLC
Pick My Spot $50 each
The Fairhope Store + The Blind Tiger (Fairhope Pier) + The Fairhope Inn + Jubilee Suites + M&F Casuals + Private Gallery + Tamara’s Downtown + Tammy’s Sports Bar & Grill + The Venue Fairhope
WELCOME to our 2024 #PleinAirFairhope participating artists!
Full Name | City, State |
Natalia Andreeva | Tallahassee, FL |
Terry Barkin | Fairhope, AL |
Edie Berner | Newcastle, PA |
Chris Blackwood | Fairhope, AL |
Joanne Brandt | Mobile, AL |
Stephanie Brewer | Fairhope, Al |
Leslie Carver | Baton Rouge, LA |
Curtis Clark | Fairhope, AL |
Robin Cook | Baton Rouge, LA |
Dolores Culkin | Daphne, AL |
Katherine Daigle | Gonzales, LA |
Debbie Davis | Fairhope, AL |
Lisa Engle | Adamsville, TN |
Dee Falls | Hoover, AL |
Laurilyn Fortner | Point Clear, AL |
Martha Fulghum | Alabaster, AL |
Blair Garth | Lillian, AL |
Fran Gentile | Fairhope, AL |
Lyn Gill | Pace, FL |
Anna Grantham | Fairhope, AL |
Bill Harkins | Mobile, AL |
Anne Hemphill | Daphne, Al |
Janet Hinton | Fairhope, AL |
Mara Hunter | Fairhope, AL |
David Jones | Monroeville, LA |
Cheryl Kametz | Fairhope, AL |
Susan Knowlton | Gulfbreeze, FL |
Hannah Legg | Silverhill, AL |
David Luker | Fairhope, AL |
Karen Lupton | Lynchburg, VA |
Teresa Machie | Elberta, AL |
Mitzie Massey | Loxley, AL |
Luanne McCarley | Foley, AL |
Kim McCormick | Fairhope, AL |
Arlayne McKee | Colorado Springs, CO |
Jefferson Moore | Lynchville, KY |
Dana Mosby | Prairieville, LA |
Chris Murray | Robertsdale, AL |
Susan Perrine | Fairhope, AL |
Katherine Perrine | Fairhope, AL |
Larkin Peters | Daphne, AL |
Cathy Phares | Homewood, AL |
Karen Philpott | Fairhope, AL |
Lynne Polley | Fairhope, AL |
Cat Pope | Daphne, AL |
Tina Powers | Fairhope, AL |
Orit Reuben | Orlando, FL |
Stacey Rhoades | Baton Rouge, LA |
Janie Seal | Pace, FL |
Donnie Seale | Pensacola, FL |
Mary Smith | Steinhatchee, FL |
Jinsheng Song | Lakeland, FL |
Jamie Sowards | Fairhope, AL |
Anne Stickney | Duncanville, AL |
Beth Touchstone | Fairhope, AL |
Caleb Tyndall | Molino, FL |
Sally Wall | Fairhope, AL |
Ann Warner | Franklinton, LA |
Lisa Warren | Spanish Fort, AL |
Ragan Windsor | Summerdale, AL |