Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery

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The Gallery is bursting at the seams with original artwork. It all needs a home. Join us on the last day of Georgia Color to celebrate art, to purchase a painting, and to revel in the beauty and civility of the plein air world. The gallery closes at 4:00 and Georgia Color closes its doors until October 2025.


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ArtWalk & Continental Brunch 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll through the gallery, taking in beautiful art while sipping coffee and sampling light refreshments. Admission to the gallery and the ArtWalk itself is free, making it accessible to everyone. For those who wish to indulge, a delicious Continental brunch is available for $20. It’s a perfect way to combine culture, coffee, and culinary delights!


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Talk/Demontration - Brenda Pinnick  10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Creating A Sense of Time and Place - learn how to use the tools of color temperature,  chroma and mark making to tell a convincing story of time and place. Painting on location gives us the opportunity to observe then respond to each situation in a unique way. Practicing this enables the artist to use experience in the field to create better paintings in the studio. 

  Judges Panel Discussion – Choosing Award Winning Paintings  1:45-2:45 p.m.

  Denise Carson/Bill Dawers/Christian Sottile

Georgia Color Plein Air extends heartfelt gratitude to our three judges for their invaluable contributions. Judging the impressive array of artworks from top-tier artists is no small feat. On Friday evening, the judges carefully reviewed over 50 paintings from our annual PaintQuick event, culminating in the presentation of awards. The following day, they examined 60 additional works submitted by 30 talented Georgia Color artists for competition.

Awards were presented across various categories, including Best of Show, Best Nocturne, Best Use of Light, Best Representation of Historic Savannah, Best Representation of the Georgia Coast, and Best Architecture.

Our panel discussion is always a highlight of the event, offering a unique glimpse into the judges’ perspectives and their selection criteria. Be sure to arrive early to secure your seat for this insightful presentation!

A Toast to the Show, to Art and to our 30 Georgia Color Artists 3:45 p.m.

The Sixth Annual Georgia Color Plein Air Closes - 4:00

Mark Your Calendars Now and plan to be a part of the 7th Annual Georgia Color Plein Air - October 2025

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Oct
19
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Awards and Collector's Celebration

The envelope please…2024 Georgia Color Artists submitted two paintings to the competition. All paintings in the competition must have been completed since Wednesday, October 16. The judges have done their work in selecting winners in various categories - Best of Savannah, Best Representation of Georgia’s Golden Isles, Best Architecture, Best Use of Light, Best Nocturne and the top award, Best of Goergia Color. You can play along. Pick your winners and compare with the judges’ picks. Peruse the art, enjoy lite bites and beverages - it is a Celebration! (This is a ticketed event)

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Oct
19
10:00 AM10:00

Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery

FREE and OPEN to the public, the Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery buzzes with activity today. The number of paintings on exhibit continues to grow. Georgia Color artists must submit paintings for judging in the Saturday evening Awards Celebration no later than 10:00 a.m. The Gallery will close a bit early today (2:00 p.m.) to allow time to hang competition paintings and judging. You do not want to miss the evening event (ticketed) for your first chance to see and perhaps purchase competition paintings and, of course, to cheer the winners. All painting in the Exhibition Gallery are available for purchase.

Talk/Demonstration - Adrienne Berkland -  11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

“Color Interaction in Plein Air Painting”  -  highlights the importance of color choices when painting en plein air and provides some color short cuts to help artists paint quickly when outdoors. 

 

Talk/Demonstration - Ed Cahill - 12:30 – 1:45 p.m.

“Starting the Right Way” -  Ed shares his system of working out a composition and good habits when it comes to setting up his color pallet and equipment. Ed will stress the importance of following a system when pursuing a successful painting.   

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Georgia Color PaintQuick
Oct
18
5:00 PM17:00

Georgia Color PaintQuick

Just as the title says, artists must PaintQuick! All participants are given two hours to complete a painting, frame it, wire it, tag it with a title and place it on their easel to be judged. All 2024 Georgia Color artists will be there and we invite artists from across the community to come out and paint as well. All ages are welcome but only those 16 years of age and up are eligible to win prizes (1st, 2nd, 3rd - Georgia Color Artists. 1st, 2nd, 3rd to artists from the community. Artists register in advance $25. Same Day registration is $40.

The PaintQuick is OPEN and FREE to the spectating public. All paintings will be exhibited on site and available for purchase. It’s fun, it’s engaging and it’s highly civilized.

Artist PaintQuick Registration

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Oct
18
10:00 AM10:00

Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery

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FREE and OPEN to the public, day two of the Georgia Color Plein Air Exhibition Gallery has grown overnight. Participating artists brought fresh work, much of it still wet, to the Gallery yesterday. More than 200 paintings are on exhibit and available for purchase. The Gallery will grow again on Saturday as new work is submitted. Gallery hours today, Friday, October 18 - 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Talk/Demonstration - Mimi Diamond - 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon)

How to Quickly Develop a Marsh Painting

1. Underpainting Choices

  • Color Base: Start with a warm or cool underpainting to influence the final color palette. For a sunset marsh scene, a warm orange or pink works well, while a cooler blue can set the mood for an overcast day.

  • Texture Foundation: Use a textured underpainting (e.g., a rough brushstroke or palette knife) to add depth and interest to the base layer.

2. Design Options

  • Composition Layout: Plan the placement of key elements like water, grass, and sky. Use the rule of thirds to create a balanced scene.

  • Focal Points: Decide on your focal points—perhaps a distant tree line or a vibrant sunset. This will guide your color choices and brushwork.

3. Techniques with Brushes and Palette Knives

  • Brush Techniques:

    • Use flat brushes for broad strokes when painting marsh grass.

    • A round brush can create fine details, such as the texture of palm leaves.

  • Palette Knife Techniques:

    • Use a palette knife for mixing colors on the canvas, creating a layered effect in the water.

    • Scrape and layer to achieve the look of mud and texture in low tide areas.

What They Will Learn:

  • Influence of Underpaintings: Understand how different underpaintings can dictate your color palette and help develop your scene quickly.

  • Brush Techniques for Vegetation: Learn how various brushes can easily replicate the look of palm leaves and marsh grass.

  • Color Choices for Marsh Areas: Discover the ideal colors for depicting marsh mud and low tide regions, enhancing the realism of your painting.

Join us for this engaging session and elevate your marsh painting skills!

 

Talk/Demonstration - Lydia Ellis - 1:15-2:45 p.m. (Friday)

Learn how different grounds, warm or cool, create a complimentary result. Lydia will share a couple of examples and will work from a thumbnail sketch for design principles. Learn how to create a value painting to work on top of, and how much this reduces your overall painting time. Each study will be 8x10.

 

 

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Oct
17
6:00 PM18:00

Georgia Color Artist Welcome Reception

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The Artist Welcome Reception is our first opportunity to greet, meet and mingle with the Georgia Color participating artists. See fresh work, munch on lite bites, enjoy a cool beverage, peruse the gallery and take a painting or two home. It is lively, it is fun, it is inspiring. This is a ticketed event.

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Oct
17
10:00 AM10:00

Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery

Prepare to be WOWed! The Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery opens to the public at 10:00 a.m. with more than 200 paintings on exhibit and available for purchase. Each of the Georgia Color Participating Artists bring paintings from home. These paintings establish the Gallery. Artists are painting in and around Savannah and will bring fresh original works to the Gallery each day. So, one visit is not enough because there will be new paintings on Friday, on Saturday, and on Sunday. FREE and OPEN to the public 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Talk/Demonstration - Lori Keith Robinson -  12:30-1:30 p.m. 

Join Lori for an exciting chat on painting dynamic landscapes! Here are some key aspects to  explore:

1.     Underpainting: This technique sets the tone for your piece, allowing you to establish values and mood before applying color. It can create depth and richness in your final work.

2.     Moment and Direction: Capturing the essence of a moment, whether it’s the play of light, movement in the clouds, or the sway of grass, can bring your landscape to life. Focusing on the direction of elements—like the flow of a river or the angle of trees—adds energy to your composition.

3.     Strong Composition Choices: Learning to utilize the rule of thirds, leading lines, and focal points will help you create a more engaging and balanced landscape.

This approach will definitely help you create more impactful and expressive pieces.

 

Talk/Demonstration - Beth Cullen -  2:00 – 3:00 p.m.   (Pastels)

Using a wet wash technique for an underpainting can really set the stage for a vibrant pastel painting. Here are a few benefits of this approach:

1.     Loose and Fluid: The wet wash allows for more freedom in your initial strokes, encouraging spontaneity and creativity. It can help you capture the essence of your subject without being overly rigid.

2.     Vibrant Colors: Laying down a wash of color can create a rich foundation, allowing subsequent layers of pastels to blend beautifully and pop with intensity.

3.     Depth and Dimension: The wash can help establish values and shapes, providing a guide for building layers and adding depth to your painting.

Participants will appreciate learning different ways to kick off their pastel pieces.

Demonstration - Susan Waters -  5:45-7:00 p.m. 

Join us for an inspiring painting demonstration outside the Artist Welcome Reception! Watch as Susan brings her canvas to life, skillfully blending colors and techniques to create a stunning masterpiece. This is a fantastic opportunity to see her creative process in action and gain insights into her artistic vision. Don’t miss this chance to witness the magic of art unfold right before your eyes!  (The Artist Welcome Reception is a ticketed event, however, those wishing to attend Susan’s demo may do so Free of Charge since the demo occurs outside the venue.)

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‘Virtual’ 2024 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery
Apr
21
to May 17

‘Virtual’ 2024 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery

Virtually View the Exhibition, Meet the 30 Artists, Purchase a Collectible Piece of Art

Experience the 2024 ‘Virtual’ Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery through Friday, May 17, 2024.

View and purchase from the exhibit and sale of over 500 original works of art by some of America’s most esteemed contemporary Impressionist painters. VIEW ONLINE SHOP

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PaintQuick - ALERT ALERT ALERT The PaintQuick Has Moved
Apr
21
8:30 AM08:30

PaintQuick - ALERT ALERT ALERT The PaintQuick Has Moved

It is fast. It is furious. It is the PaintQuick™.

Due to forecast rains on Sunday, april 21, the paintquick location has moved and the rules have changed a bit. The new location is 764 Miami Circle, Ne, suite 150 atlanta 30324. artists may paint outside or inside - from photo or live scene. canvas stamping begins at 7:30 a.m.; artists begin painting at 8:15 a.m.

All Artists - beginner, amateur, professional - are invited to join in the fun. The public is invited to spectate, engage, encourage and purchase original art work that they can watch as it is created. Artists are given two hours to select their subject matter, paint a painting, frame it, tag it and have it on their easel and ready for judging. It is a beautiful experience.

All paintings are reviewed by our panel of judges and awards are presented.

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Artist Awards and Collectors' Soiree
Apr
20
6:00 PM18:00

Artist Awards and Collectors' Soiree

Thrilling, Exciting, First Chance to See and Purchase Competition Paintings

Our panel of experts has a difficult task of selecting winners from 60 paintings submitted into the competition. Attendees can make their own picks and compare with the judges’ selections. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages. Music by “The Jimmy Snyder Experience”.

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BIG Petite Reveal
Apr
18
6:00 PM18:00

BIG Petite Reveal

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Tonight we reveal our collection of petite paintings submitted by each of our invited Artists. What is a petite? Any painting that is less than 80 square inches of canvas (6x9, 5x7, 4x9…). Always a popular event, the BIG Petite Reveal features 50+ small paintings that sell quickly. Recommended to collectors at all levels.

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A Day in Roswell
Apr
17
9:30 AM09:30

A Day in Roswell

FREE to the Art Loving Public

Join us in Roswell as Artists paint in three locations around the city:

  • Lovely and Quaint Canton Street in downtown Roswell

  • Bulloch and Mimosa Halls

  • Chattahoochee River Boardwalk

Talk/Demonstrations by Kirk Larsen and Russell Jewell (click to sign up and attend)

Artists will bring their work from the day to the Roswell Visual Arts Center at the end of the day for an exhibition of their work (6:00-9:00 p.m.). All paintings will be available for purchase.

10% of painting sales from “A Day in Roswell” will benefit the Roswell Virtual Arts Center Youth Programming.

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Artists Welcome Reception
Apr
16
6:00 PM18:00

Artists Welcome Reception

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Artist Welcome Reception - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Artists began painting in Atlanta and around the state on Saturday, April 13. Tonight, everyone is back in Atlanta and ready to exhibit a painting or two - work created during their first few days in Georgia. We welcome our invited Artists. Reception attendees can meet, engage, purchase original artwork while enjoying lite hors’doeuvres and beverages. Music by The Rob Platner Trio.

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Talks, Demonstrations, Gallery Tours, Panel Discussions
Apr
13
to Apr 21

Talks, Demonstrations, Gallery Tours, Panel Discussions

Meet the Olmsted Plein Air Artists, hear their stories, experience their creative process, gain insights, learn, enjoy, ask questions. A full schedule is listed below. FREE

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Saturday, April 13, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Vlad Duchev “Acrylic with Oil Painting Techniques” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Sunday, April 14, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Michelle Held “A Discussion: What to do when the painting is finished - Framing, Pricing, Instagram, Marketing, Shipping and More” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Monday, April 15, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | John T. Eiseman - “Walk/Talk Gallery Tour with An Artist Eye” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Monday, April 15, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Krystal W. Brown “Loving on the Land” (attendees will be introduced to a unique approach to site size and grisaille and how these old Master tools can free their fullest expression “en plein air”. Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Tuesday, April 16 - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Kelley Mogilka “Capturing An Essence: Portrait Demonstration” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Tuesday, April 16 - 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Mason Williams “Landscape Composition: Concept to Creation” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Wednesday, April 17 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Kirk Larsen “Something From Nothing: Dancing with the Brush” (Please Note: This presentation will be at Bulloch Hall in Roswell, GA. 180 Bullock Ave, Roswell, GA 30075

Wednesday, April 17 1:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m. | Russell Jewell “The Thumbnail Sketch” (Please note: This presentation will be at the Roswell Visual Arts Center Roswell, GA 30057

Thursday, April 18 | Qiang Huang “Painting Florals” 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta 30324

Friday, April 19, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Crista Pisano “Small Talk: A Tour Through the Gallery of Petite Paintings with the Princess of Petites” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Friday, April 19, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Richie Vios “Painting Nocturne in Daylight” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324 Nocturne, in street parlance refers to a plein air artist painting out of doors after dark. Richie Vios, renowned for his watercolor expertise, will be conducting a demonstration on painting nocturne scenes during daylight hours. .The challenge lies in effectively rendering dark values to accentuate the play of light, thus showcasing the luminosity and transparency characteristic of watercolors. Vios will guide participants on achieving rich dark tones without compromising the vibrancy of colors, highlighting the crucial timing in watercolor techniques depending on the paper's moisture level - whether wet, damp, moist, or dry. Additionally, Vios will impart insights on the fundamental aspects of a compelling painting: shape, color, values, and edges."

Saturday, April 20, 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. | Robert Simone “Techniques for Painting Boats and Harbors” | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

Sunday, April 21, 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m. | Skot Foreman, Larry Moore and Chris Robinson a Panel Discussion with our competition judges “What Makes a Winning Painting” This presentation is recommended for artists, collectors, art aficionados, students. | Exhibition Gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

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2024 Olmsted Plein Air Exhibition Gallery
Apr
13
to Apr 21

2024 Olmsted Plein Air Exhibition Gallery

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COME - SEE - EXPERIENCE

Our Exhibition Gallery, located at 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA, will be filled with beautiful, original and fresh artwork. Hundreds of paintings are on view to enjoy. New paintings of local scenes are added daily. You will want to visit the gallery day after day to make sure not to miss anything. All paintings are available for purchase. Admission to the gallery is FREE and OPEN to the art lovers.  Please note, evening events on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday require tickets.  

Saturday - April 13 | 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | First Paintings Arrive in the Gallery

Sunday - April 14 | 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | The Gallery Grows Each Day with Original, Fresh, Collectible Artwork

Monday - April 15 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday - April 16 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Artist Welcome Reception (ticketed) 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday - April 17 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday - April 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and BIG Petite Reveal (ticketed) 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Friday - April 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday - April 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and Artist Awards and Collector’s Soiree (ticketed) 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Sunday - April 21 | 8:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | PaintQuick™

Sunday - April 21 | 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | SHOW CLOSES

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Collectors' Preview Virtual Gallery
Mar
20
to Apr 3

Collectors' Preview Virtual Gallery

Sneak a Peek - In advance of the 10th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational we offer a peek at the work of each invited artist.

The Collectors’ Preview Virtual Gallery helps viewers become familiar with style and technique and helps determine who you, as an art collector/aficionado, want to follow during the Invitational (April 13-21). Get ready to be WOWED in the gallery and during the Invitational. Our brick and mortar gallery will open April 13 and will be open daily throughout the run of the show. Any unsold Preview paintings will be available when the gallery, 764 Miami Circle, Suite 150, Atlanta, GA 30324

All paintings in the preview gallery are available for purchase.

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Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

Let's Talk Art with Featured Artist - David Boyd

Join us for the next installment of “lets’s talk art” with featured artist - David boyd - thursday, November 9, 2023 7:00 p.m.-8:30 P.m.

Watch, Listen, Inquire as David paints and discusses “The Unseen: Painting the Abandoned and Overlooked” - Learn More About David

Location: Grand Ballroom, Druid Hills Golf Club - 740 Clifton Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30307 - information call 404-282-8283 or phil@olmstedpleinair.com

The Druid Hills Golf Club is generously opening its doors and offering a limited number of tickets to art aficionados across Atlanta. PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

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2023 | Georgia Color Plein Air
Oct
19
to Oct 22

2023 | Georgia Color Plein Air

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General Information Overview

Georgia’s top recognized masters of plein air from Hiawassee to Savannah and in between, will converge on the local scenery of Georgia’s Lake Country - Madison, Greensboro, Eatonton - as they paint the local scenery during the 5th annual, Georgia Color Plein Air Competition. Georgia Color invites the public to join us for a special four-day event to see and experience the thrill of plein air painting by Georgia’s top outdoor painters.

This is a juried event. Artists are competing for a purse.

Learn from daily demonstrations by award winning Georgia Artists and knowledgeable collectors.

Relax with great music and food at our Welcome Reception and Awards Celebration.

Purchase original work for some of Georgia’s most esteemed contemporary Impressionist painters.

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Complimentary events throughout the four days for art enthusiasts of all ages, including daily artist demonstrations, Welcome Reception, Community PaintQuick™ and the Awards Celebration.

Fresh paintings produced will be available for purchase at our exhibition gallery Thursday, October 19 - Sunday, October 22.

All competition paintings will be held back, revealed and available for sale for the first time at the Celebration of Art and Awards Presentation in Eatonton on October 21, 2023. Artists’ paintings will be judged by an esteemed panel of Judges as they the vie for a purse and the pursue winning Georgia Color.

Live Painting Demonstrations Daily

THE 2023 GEORGIA COLOR GALLERY EXHIBITION WILL REMAIN ONLINE THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2023 HTTPS://OLMSTEDPLEINAIR.MYSHOPIFY.COM/

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PaintQuick Competition, Awards & Sales at Atlanta's Olmsted Linear Park
Apr
23
8:30 AM08:30

PaintQuick Competition, Awards & Sales at Atlanta's Olmsted Linear Park

Art enthusiasts, collectors, and the public are invited to experience the thrill of the PaintQuickCompetition. A plein air painting competition exhibit that is open to anyone who wishes to participate. If you would like to paint in the PaintQuick follow the registration process below.

Online registration is open. Artist of all levels may register at

Event check-in is at 7:45 a.m. in the Dellwood section of the Park located at 1775 S Ponce de Leon Ave NE.

The competition includes invited artists, professionals, enthusiasts, student artists and the simply adventurous who compete in this fun event. These artists paint on the spectacular grounds of Atlanta Olmsted Linear Park along Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Druid Hills neighborhood and have two hours to complete their work. During this short time, all registered PaintQuick™ participants set up their easels and paint or draw en plein air.  A sight to behold!

This is one of the most compelling and exciting experiences of the week. Together, artists and spectators are immersed in the creative process. See the scenes and how the artists interpret them. Smell the wet paint and get caught up in the joy of watching hundreds of paintings come to life before your eyes! 

After the PaintQuick™, an exhibit will be held in Dellwood Park, at the intersection of Clifton Road and Ponce de Leon. The paintings are judged by a panel of Judges and Awards will be presented at 12:30 pm. Paintings will be for sale.  Paintings will be removed at 2:00 p.m. Everything about PaintQuick™ is quick...so do not miss out! 

For more information and Tips on Plein Air Painting, click here.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN. REGISTRATION IS $25.00

WALK-UP REGISTRATION IS $40.00 CASH AND ONLY IF CAPACITY HAS NOT BEEN REACHED.

Day of Registration/sign-in Begins:  7:30 a.m. 

Parking: FREE Street parking

PaintQuick Start Time: 9:00 a.m. - Artists Stop Painting 11:00 a.m.

PaintQuick Gallery Set Up Complete 11:15 a.m.

PaintQuick Judging begins:  Noon - 11:30 p.m..

PaintQuick Awards begin: Noon - 12:30 p.m.

PaintQuick Gallery Walk and Sale 12:30-2:00 p.m.

2023 Olmsted Plein Air Artists present scheduled Talks and Demonstration - Times to be finalized

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Sunday Schedule of Events
Apr
23
7:00 AM07:00

Sunday Schedule of Events

COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PUBLIC

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM I Grab your coffee and enjoy a morning in the Olmsted Linear Park for the PaintQuick! The park will come alive when community artists and Olmsted Artists live painting in one of the most exciting events of the week. Artists will paint for 2 hours and then all paintings will be on display and judged. All paintings will be available for purchase. Awards will be given.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Join us at Druid Hills Golf Club for the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery Exhibition and Sale where the general public can view and purchase paintings from the Competition Exhibition as well as the entire exhibit of 300+ original works

All Artists will be in the Exhibition Gallery on Sunday painting floral arrangements, figurative and more….

SUNDAY | 1:00 PM | Live paintings by Features artists in the Gallery | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY | 2:30 PM | Awards Judges will present a panel presentation of the winning paintings and their view of the award recognition. | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY | 4:55 PM | Before the show concludes at 5:00 pm, we invite you for a Champagne Toast. We'll Toast the Show! | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Over a four day period, the 40 featured artists will paint throughout the Historic Heartland of Georgia and select their two best works to exhibit and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.  Enjoy the company of friends, wine, food and conversation with the participating artists.  The Awards Celebration offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. This evening bustles with excitement and sales are brisk.

Attendees are able to purchase paintings created during the Invitational, as well as those from a library of work in advance of the general public.  

2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Exhibition REMAIN ONLINE THROUGH June 15th.

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Artists Awards & Collectors Soirée
Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

Artists Awards & Collectors Soirée

Over a seven day period, the invited artists will paint throughout the Georgia /Atlanta and select their three best works to exhibit and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.  Enjoy the company of friends, wine, food and conversation with the participating artists.  The Awards & Collectors' Soirée offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. This evening bustles with excitement and sales are brisk as a painting is sold every 45 seconds over 120 minutes.

The advance purchase of tickets helps us with the operation cost of the Invitational. The purchase price of a ticket to the Awards and Collectors Soirée applies in full to the purchase of a painting in the Gallery all week. The value of tickets are transferable. Any remainder cannot be exchanged for cash. 

TICKETED EVENT  -  Included in FRIENDS of Olmsted Plein Air patron levels or $200 separately

  • Attendees are able to purchase paintings created during the Invitational, as well as those from a library of work in advance of the general public.  

  • Attendees enjoy delicious culinary selections, along with fine wines and cocktails.

  • The ambiance of the Awards and Collectors Soiree will be complemented by the music of The Rob Platner Trio which covers everything from Avett Brothers to Wilco and Leonard Cohen and performs original music as well.

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Early Preview Awards & Collectors Soirée
Apr
22
6:30 PM18:30

Early Preview Awards & Collectors Soirée

2023 Friends, 2023 Awards Sponsors, and 2023 Sponsors of Olmsted Arts receive early entry to the Awards & Collectors Soirée "Early Preview" where you can view paintings entered into the competition, peruse the Artist works, library and have an opportunity to purchase your favorite painting(s) before the ‘doors open’ to the public! 

It’s not too late to JOIN FRIENDS and / or BE AN AWARD SPONSOR.

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2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery Exhibition is Open for Viewing and Purchase
Apr
22
to Apr 23

2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery Exhibition is Open for Viewing and Purchase

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The weeklong 2023 Olmsted Gallery will be open to the public at Druid Hills Golf Club and open with approximately 200 ‘library’ paintings. The Artists will bring a library of paintings with them and the Gallery will grow daily with fresh paintings produced in Georgia.  

Plus there will be a series of Artist Talks/Demos all week.  Most activities are complimentary to the public to learn, purchase, and experience the thrill of seeing a world-class artist create a painting right before your eyes.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 | Complimentary for the Public

10:30 am | Richard Sneary | 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Artist Live Demo | Live Watercolor Demo

11:00 am | Neal Hughes | 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Artist Live Demo | "Nature’s Poetry" Finding a balance between truth and poetry in nature.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 (ALL PROGRAMMING IS COMPLIMENTARY)

8:30 am – 1:00 pm | Community PaintQuick, Olmsted Linear Park (White tent in Dellwood)

2:00 pm | Assessing Artistic Merit, Panel Discussion by 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Awards Judges | Joseph Peragine and Mark Mason Karelson

3:00 pm | Portrait Demo TBD

5:00 pm | Champagne Toast and Close of the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery Exhibition

There are THREE ticketed events you will not want to miss! You may purchase tickets to one or all three OR we invite you to Join FRIENDS of OLMSTED ARTS and receive tickets as part of your FRIENDS benefits!

Gallery Hours

Tuesday, April 18th - Friday April 21 | 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Saturday, April 22 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 23 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a Champagne Toast at 5:00 PM
Virtual Gallery Catalogue OPEN 24/7

Meet the Artists, Purchase a Collectible Piece of Art

Experience the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery Exhibition and Sale where the public is invited to view the exhibition over 300 original works of art by some of America’s most esteemed contemporary Impressionist painters.

FRESH PAINTINGS ARE ADDED DAILY

The Gallery Exhibition opens with a library of paintings from each Featured Artist
Daily LIVE PAINTINGS and TALKS will take place in the Gallery

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PopUp* Prosecco in the Park & Petite Plein Air Painting Stroll
Apr
20
5:30 PM17:30

PopUp* Prosecco in the Park & Petite Plein Air Painting Stroll

What is the PopUp*  Prosecco in the Park & Petite Plein Air Painting Gallery Reveal?

Join Olmsted Plein Air and Olmsted Linear Park Alliance for a beautiful vibrant gathering, a celebration of LIFE, ART, and COMMUNITY. It is what Atlanta and each guest make it. We learned at our first Petite Plein Air PopUp in the Park that no other event in Atlanta brings together people to spontaneously celebrate creativity quite like this!

Location!  Truly in the heart of our city, Atlanta’s historic Olmsted Linear Park (Dellwood Meadow) is where we will gather with the goal to celebrate everything the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational has to offer from art, parks, and urban skylines. Park Map

The Art! Petite Plein Air paintings will be revealed to eventgoers in advance of the public and will be available for purchase.  PAINTINGS CREATED ON-SITE DURING THE EVENT BY INVITED ARTISTS WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF!

Parking. Street parking is available on Clifton and South Ponce at Shadyside Park.

Dress Code! All pastel attire is the theme that will pull this Atlanta spring evening gathering together but creativity is the only thing that's mandatory. We'd love to see hats, belts, accessories and more! Let's toast to Art!

The Food! Petite bites of course! Rest assured to be a scrumptious plein air inspired fare to be shared amongst all.

The Wine! It's certainly not an evening for ordinary vino and there will be plenty of bubbly prosecco wine of assorted tastes.  2 drink tickets. Addition drinks will be available for purchase **Please note: This event is 21 and older. Beer for beer lovers as well!

The Music! Dance under the stars with Tuesday Nights Live! An eclectic group playing everyone's favorite folk, rock, and pop hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and now. Featuring guitars, mandolin, cello, drums and bass.

  * PopUp [adj.] pertaining to or executing a spontaneous or unique event where participants create an unexpected, one-of-a-kind experience.

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Thursday Palette Pass Schedule
Apr
20
10:00 AM10:00

Thursday Palette Pass Schedule

  • Druid Hills Golf Club | 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Palette Passes are $75 and includes all demos, lectures, presentations and book signings during the week of the Invitational (six+) at the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery at Druid Hills Golf Club at 740 Clifton Road.

FREE Programming*** Single tickets | $20

Palette Pass holders will also receive a discount at the Artists & Collectors Soiree on Saturday, April 23rd. Cocktails, delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts with an artful flair, live jazz music and Olmsted Plein Air Invitational award winner artists announced at the Artists & Collectors Soiree. Tickets are $200 per person. ($105 per person with Palette Pass). Call 404-376-7075 to purchase your discounted tickets.

THURSDAY, April 20

10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Lila McAlpin, Moving a Vision from Plein Air to Studio

Learn how a large studio creation is more than just a copy or enlargement of a small plein air painting. Lila will share how she uses a plein air piece to inspire her passion and creativity to create an enhanced and often new vision for a studio painting.

1:30 – 3:00 pm | Michelle Held, Inspire...Imply...Impact

Gain insights on how Michelle has expanded her horizons to move from being a plein air painter to an outdoor artist. She will share tools that simplify and inspire confidence to create from inspiration to ensure expressive brushstrokes, value, temperature, and design.

FRIDAY, April 21

11:00 am | John Eiseman, “The Nature of Art”
 Discussion and “walk” through the present exhibit - highlighting the various artists, their methods and materials, the “voices” of the artists as told by an artist. A fun discussion of comparing and contrasting a variety of pictorial expressions about the land and it’s people, the regional plein air movement as it relates to today - and yesterday…basically a fun talk, a tour of the exhibit and it’s artists.

SATURDAY, April 22

11:00 am | Neal Hughes | 2022 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Artist Live Demo | "Natures poetry" Finding a balance between truth and poetry in nature.

SUNDAY, April 23 (ALL programming is complimentary)

8:30 am – 1:00 pm | Community PaintQuick, Olmsted Linear Park (White tent in Dellwood)

2:00 pm | Assessing Artistic Merit, Panel Discussion by 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Awards Judges | Joseph Peragine and Mark Mason Karelson

3:00 pm | Portrait Demo TBD

5:00 pm | Champagne Toast and Close of the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery Exhibition

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