Quick Paint Challenge And Art Sale
Open to all registered festival participants, this fun, high-energy event brings together both artists and spectators for a two-hour burst of creativity highlighting one of Oceanside’s most iconic outdoor locations, Mission San Luis Rey. With the task of completing a painting in a single sitting, Quick Paint artists are challenged to grab a brush, set up an easel, and paint en plein air for all to see. The finished creation may be purchased off the easel or in a sale at OMA through Friday, July 30.
Participation is free with Plein Air Festival registration. The public is invited to watch artworks come to life from a safe social distance.
Important Dates and Times
July 24-27
- Quick Paint canvases stamped at OMA, 11:00am-5:00pm.
- Maximum size: artists are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to create artwork no taller than 12″
- Artwork does NOT need to be framed
July 27
- 1:00pm Quick Paint canvases stamped at Mission San Luis Rey
- 2:00pm Quick Paint Challenge begins
- 4:00pm Brushes down! Artwork will be collected onsite at the end of the event.
Week of the Festival
- Artwork created during the Quick Paint Challenge may be taken to OMA for inclusion in a sale through Friday, July 30, 2021.
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
