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 â âJust Plein Funâ with Robin Popp â 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!)Â
Nov 3 â Nov 8, 2025: Plein Air Fairhope Paint Out! 60 participating artists will paint the town from sunrise to sunset! Theyâll be downtown, by the pier, local farmlands, and more⌠All Painter Registrations are SOLD OUT!
Nov 4 â 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.
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.Â
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Proceeds to benefit the Eastern Shore Art Centerâs community outreach efforts.