7th Annual Plein Air Fairhope
November 3 - November 8
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!! Registration will open in August for interested participants.
NOVEMBER 3-8, 2025
Eastern Shore Art Center is thrilled to host the 7th Annual Plein Air Fairhope event. 60 artists will be painting the area!
*** What is Plein Air? ***
Plein air painting, is the act of painting outdoors. This method contrasts with studio painting or academic rules that might create a predetermined look.
*** What can you expect from Plein Air Fairhope 2025? ***
You can participate in Plein Air Fairhope as an artist, student, patron, or audience member.
Nov 2, 2025 Plein Air Fairhope Workshop, 10 am to 4 pm – “Just Plein Fun” with Robin Popp – Being immersed in nature, capturing the sunlight, and using determined brushstrokes are all part of the Plein Air process. But… it can be a little daunting putting it all together. Join Popp on a fun excursion into creating work on location and learn some tricks and shortcuts to make it easier! Popp will provide all the supplies and students will be painting in oils because they are the easiest medium to paint with outside. Whether you are a beginner or just wanting to brush up on your plein air practice, this workshop will get you going!
Plein Air Fairhope Artist Price: $125 ($75 Discount!)
Nov 3 – Nov 8, 2025: 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… All Painter Registrations are SOLD OUT!
Nov 4 – Nov 7, 2025: 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!
Nov 5, 2 pm to 3 pm: Gallery Talk. Join PAF Judge Karen Philpott for a Gallery Talk about her plein air painting experiences and what to look for as a show judge. $15 per person.
Nov 7, 2025 @ 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 5:30 pm. Works will be on display thru Dec 20th.
Nov 8, 2025 @ 9-11 am: Plein Air Fairhope Quick Draw. PAF artists and the public are invited to paint at or around the Eastern Shore Art Center. All ages welcomed! Just bring your painting supplies and join us. Donations welcomed.
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Proceeds to benefit the Eastern Shore Art Center’s community outreach efforts.
PRESENTING OUR 2025 PARTICIPATING ARTISTS!
| Name | City |
| John Ball | Pensacola, FL |
| Edie Berner | New Castle, PA |
| Chris Blackwood | Fairhope, AL |
| Joanne Brandt | Mobile, AL |
| Stephanie Brewer | Fairhope, AL |
| Anne Carr | Daphne, AL |
| Celeste Champion | Daphne, AL |
| Nanci Charpentier | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Curtis Clark | Daphne, AL |
| Olivia Clemmons | Panama City, FL |
| Robn Cook | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Kathryn Daigle | Gonzales, LA |
| Debbie Davis | Fairhope, AL |
| Cheryl Dumelow | Spanish Fort, AL |
| Hailey Durkin | Robertsdale, AL |
| Lisa Engle | Adams like, TN |
| Oksana Fogg | Metairie, LA |
| Kristin Garard | Fairhope, AL |
| Blair Garth | Fairhope, AL |
| Fran Gentile | Fairhope, AL |
| Lyn Gill | Pace, FL |
| Bill Harkins | Mobile, AL |
| Terri Herring | Fairhope, AL |
| Janet Hinton | Fairhope, AL |
| Cindy Jenkins | Fernandina Beach, FL |
| Cheryl Kametz | Fairhope, AL |
| Susan Knowlton | Gulf Breeze, FL |
| Mara Kozelsky | Fairhope, AL |
| Laura Lewis | Auburn, AL |
| David Luker | Fairhope, AL |
| Karen Lupton | Fairhope, AL |
| Luanne McCarley | Foley, AL |
| Kim McCormick | Fairhope, AL |
| Mary Monk | Abita Springs, LA |
| Jayne Morgan | Hoover, AL |
| Dana Mosby | Prairieville, LA |
| Chris Murray | Robertsdale, AL |
| Jane Newman | Fairhope, AL |
| Durrell Peaden | Fairhope, AL |
| Susan Perrine | Fairhope, AL |
| Katherine Perrine | Fairhope, AL |
| Larkin Peters | Daphne, AL |
| Cathy Phares | Homewood, AL |
| Karen Philpott | Fairhope, AL |
| Kristin Pierre | Gulf Shores, AL |
| Lynne Polley | Fairhope, AL |
| Cat Pope | Daphne, AL |
| Robin Popp | Trenton, FL |
| Tina Powers | Fairhope, AL |
| Nicole Redmond | Daphne, AL |
| Janie Seal | Pace, FL |
| Donnie Seale | Pensacola |
| Jamie Sowards | Fairhope, AL |
| Beth Touchstone | Fairhope, AL |
| Caleb Tyndall | Molina, FL |
| Lisa Warren | Spanish Fort, AL |
| Ragan Windsor | Summerdale, AL |
| Cory Wright | Holmes Beach, FL |
| Lynne Yonge | Fairhope, AL |
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
