7TH ANNUAL GEORGIA COLOR PLEIN AIR COMPETITION
October 14 - 19, 2025
Beautiful & Historic Savannah
The Fountain at Forsyth Park, dedicated 1868.
GEORGIA COLOR EXHIBITION GALLERY
The Georgia Color Exhibition Gallery and Virtual Gallery are now closed until October 2025.
Georgia Color 2025 - October 14-19
2025 Steering Committee
Anne Clayton ~ Bill Dawers ~ Ed Eckstrand ~ Sharon Grefski ~ Sue Hagins ~ Andy Hall ~ Sharon McIntosh ~ Philip McManamey
Lori Keith Robinson ~ Wayne Sheridan ~ Dana Steadman
Georgia Color celebrates the tradition of outdoor painting by pairing Georgia’s finest plein air painters with some of the most picturesque areas of the state.
2024 marks the sixth Georgia Color and we return where we began, Georgia’s Beautiful Coast with activities in Savannah and the Golden Isles.
Georgia Color is a juried event exclusively for Georgia artists. All paintings created throughout the event will be showcased and available for purchase at different events, at our gallery in Savannah, and right off the easel. Fresh paintings will be added each day! Enjoy Artist Demonstrations, Talks and Gallery Walks as well!
On Thursday, October 17, join us as welcome our participating artists to Savannah and to the 6th Annual Georgia Color Plein Air. Attendees get a chance to meet the artists, preview new works and mingle over lite bites and beverages.
Friday evening, a sunset/nocturne PaintQuick. All artists are welcome to participate. The art loving public is invited to engage, enjoy and be amazed. Artists are given two hours to create a painting, frame, wire, tag, title and place it on their easel in time for judging. Prizes are awarded.
All participating artists will hold and conceal two paintings created during Georgia Color to be placed in the competition. An Awards and Collectors Celebration will be held at our Exhibition Gallery, Saturday evening October 19. VIP Entry 5:30 p.m. / All Ticket Holders enter 6:00 p.m.
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The mission of Olmsted Arts is to nurture visual and cultural art education and experience through the art of plein air painting. We execute this mission through events, workshops, lectures, and demonstrations by some of the most esteemed Artists in the USA. We are pleased to present Georgia Color. At the center of the modern plein air movement, Georgia Color is making and documenting history. The work produced here has importance beyond the daily joy of seeing original artwork in your home. We invite you to experience the vibrancy and artistic excellence of Georgia Color and to be a part of the history being made here. Olmsted Plein Air Invitational is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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En plein air is a French expression that means “in the open air.” Defined by outdoor painting, plein air traditionally captures landscapes and locations using natural light. Plein art painting has been a popular practice for centuries and requires specific skills and techniques. Featured Artists will put brush to canvas, capturing the autumn light over the hills and vineyards and historic towns of Georgia bringing a fresh eye to the changing lights and colors, and a variety of styles that draw from the rich traditions of plein air painting.
Host Committee 2025
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For more information about sponsorships and accompanying benefits, please contact 404-282-8283 or phil@olmstedpleinair.com
FRIENDS OF THE SHOW – Gold, Silver and Bronze
An opportunity for individuals, families, and anyone wishing to support Georgia Color Plein Air as a Friend of Show. Bring a breath of fresh art to Georgia’s Beautiful Coast when 30 of our state’s top outdoor painters will create collectible works during their four-days in Georgia’s Lake Country. A number of activities are planned, featuring these Artists. For more information and details about how you can support the arts and Georgia Color please contact 404-282-8283 or phil@olmstedpleinair.com.
Learn More About How to Become a GOLD Friend of Show 2025
Artist Award Sponsorship 2025
Artists paint and create because they love what they do. But they also enjoy recognition for all the hours and work invested in perfecting their craft. During Georgia Color each artist chooses two paintings to place into competition during the show. Judges review the work and award prizes to recognize exemplary work. The coveted awards presented at our Artist Awards and Collectors Celebration (Oct 19) provide a source of pride to the artists but also help build resumes, build a clientele and jumpstart careers.
Best in Show ~ Best of Savannah ~ Best Representation of the Georgia Coast
Best Architecture - Best Use of Light ~ Best Nocturne ~ Artist’s Choice - PaintQuick ~ Catch of the Day
To learn more about how to sponsor an artist award please contact 404-282-8283 or phil@olmstedpleinair.com.
Sponsor Levels
Event Sponsors make the world go round. They make it possible for Georgia Color to bring thirty artists to Georgia’s Beautiful Coast where residents can enjoy the beauty of original artworks and the civility of the creative process. What an amazing gift to the people of Georgia’s Beautiful Coast and the people of Georgia. Most of the activities surrounding Georgia Color are FREE and OPEN to the public.
To learn more about how to become a sponsor please contact 404-282-8283 or phil@olmstedpleinair.com.
Call to Artists 2025!
Keep in touch and learn when the application for consideration is available for the 7th annual georgia color plein air 2025
Georgia Color is open to Georgia-based artists only.
The 7th Annual Georgia Color Plein Air travels to beautiful and Historic Savannah in October 14-19, 2025. Artist “Applications for Consideration” will be available in early 2025.