Paint Out: Farmers Market
As part of the 2021 Plein Air Festival, artists will paint in the heart of downtown Oceanside and the bustling Farmers Market. Meet at the corner of Pier View Way and North Coast Highway. Look for the iconic fountain outside of the Oceanside Public Library. This is a “just for fun” communal painting event and will not be judged.
Participation is free with Plein Air Festival registration. The public is invited to watch artworks come to life from a safe social distance.
Location:
Farmers Market
Oceanside Public Library
330 N Coast Highway
Oceanside, CA 92054
Paint Out: Sunset On The Strand
As part of the 2021 Plein Air Festival, artists will paint throughout Oceanside’s beaches and historic Roberts cottages. This is a “just for fun” communal painting event and will not be judged.
Participation is free with Plein Air Festival registration. The public is invited to watch artworks come to life from a safe social distance.
Location:
Roberts Cottages on the Oceanside Strand
704 The Strand N.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Paint Out: Sunset At El Camino
As part of the 2021 Plein Air Festival, artists will paint on acres of lush, natural ranchland and capture magnificent views at El Camino Country Club. This is a “just for fun” communal painting event and will not be judged.
- CAPACITY 25 from OMA, plus 5 El Camino Country Club members (please contact El Camino Country Club if you are a member there)
Participation is free with Plein Air Festival registration. The public is invited to watch artworks come to life from a safe social distance.
Location:
El Camino Country Club
3202 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056
Check-In And Canvas Stamping
All Plein Air Festival artists must check-in at OMA and have the surfaces on which they would like to create artwork stamped prior to beginning their artwork in order to participate in the competition. Get here early so you have more days to paint! Pick up your welcome packet including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses at check-in.
Registration in advance is strongly recommended.
Artwork pictured: Before Sundown (detail) by Shuang Li
Check-In And Canvas Stamping
All Plein Air Festival artists must check-in at OMA and have the surfaces on which they would like to create artwork stamped prior to beginning their artwork in order to participate in the competition. Get here early so you have more time to paint! Pick up your welcome packet including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses at check-in.
Artwork pictured: San Elijo Lagoon (detail) by Danny Griego
Check-In And Canvas Stamping
All Plein Air Festival artists must check-in at OMA and have the surfaces on which they would like to create artwork stamped prior to beginning their artwork in order to participate in the competition. Get here early so you have more time to paint! Pick up your welcome packet including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses at check-in.
Artwork pictured: Sudden Blue (detail) by Margaret Larlham
Check-In And Canvas Stamping
All Plein Air Festival artists must check-in at OMA and have the surfaces on which they would like to create artwork stamped prior to beginning their artwork in order to participate in the competition. Get here early so you have more time to paint! Pick up your welcome packet including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses at check-in.
Artwork pictured: Indian Summer Day (detail) by Danny Griego
Check-In And Canvas Stamping
All Plein Air Festival artists must check-in at OMA and have the surfaces on which they would like to create artwork stamped prior to beginning their artwork in order to participate in the competition. Get here early so you have more time to paint! Pick up your welcome packet including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses at check-in.
Artwork pictured: Harbor Evening (detail) by Shuang Li
Check-In And Canvas Stamping
All Plein Air Festival artists must check-in at OMA and have the surfaces on which they would like to create artwork stamped prior to beginning their artwork in order to participate in the competition. Get here early so you have more time to paint! Pick up your welcome packet including a full festival itinerary, tips for how to explore Oceanside, and information showcasing local businesses at check-in.
Artwork pictured: Poppies in California (detail) by Mark Fehlman
Lecture: Painting En Plein Air With Jean Stern
For several centuries, artists have ventured outside the studio to capture the evanescent effect of natural light. Join Jean Stern, director emeritus of The Irvine Museum, for an exciting overview of the history and artistic legacy of painting en plein air, from its early beginnings in the 16th and 17th centuries to the growing cultural phenomenon that exists around the art form today. Taking an in-depth look at the challenges and important innovations that mark the evolution of outdoor painting, this comprehensive presentation will highlight celebrated plein air painters, from early mavericks to present-day masters, as well as the joyful experience of painting in the great outdoors.
$10 
Plein Air Festival members receive a 25% discount. Discount will apply at checkout when using the discount code you received after registering for the festival.
Pictured: Jean Stern
