Events

The 2026 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will kick-off with registration on Thursday, April 23, 2026, beginning at 8:00 AM at the Augusta Harmonie Verein. Artists are required to check […]

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Welcome Visitors: Sunflower Hill Farm is a family owned and operated small scale organic farm located in the heart of Missouri Wine Country. You are invited to experience the beauty […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: The residents of Augusta Shores invite the artists to paint in their beautiful lakeside community. Painting will begin at 2:30 PM and end with judging at […]

This year we will have three Mystery Locations this location will be reveled when you arrive at the Harmonie Verein at 6:30am on April 24, 2026.  Artists will caravan over […]

A solid composition and value structure are the two most important elements of a successful painting. This four-hour workshop will show you how to develop better compositions in the field, […]

Welcome Visitors: Join us for a Day exploring four Wineries in Augusta! Mount Pleasant Estates, Montelle Winery,  Balducci Vineyards  and Augusta Winery will all be hosting Artists for a Paint […]

There’s always something New and Exciting being displayed in the Harmonie Verein Pop Up Gallery. Every Plein Air Artist has space to display 3 or 4 pieces that have been […]

Welcome Visitors: Bring your friends and/or family out to watch the artists compete in the Quick Paint from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, as you enjoy wine and live music […]

Welcome Visitors:  Plein Air artists will be painting the scenes around town in Washington, MO from 1:30pm with judging at 5:30 pm. The public is invited to view the art […]

Welcome to All Lake Sherwood Estates Community Residents and their guests only!  Lake Sherwood Estates will host the award-winning artists from the previous five years of Augusta Plein Air. Is […]

Welcome Visitors: Artist's Paint Out at Triple 3 Vineyards starts at 2:00 pm with judging at 5:30 pm. The public is invited to view the art as it is being […]

This year we will have three Mystery Locations this location will be reveled when you arrive at the Harmonie Verein at 4:30pm on April 26, 2026.  Artists will caravan over […]

The Midwest Alpacas Owners and Breeders Association is the "alpaca place" to be in the Midwest! Our members are unified in their love of these beautiful animals and work together to promote […]

Welcome Visitors:  Creative Klondike will host this year's paint out in Klondike Park, in Augusta Missouri.  The public is invited to observe these artists as they capture the light, shadows, […]

“But, that’s how it looked,” is a common cry from artists when defending any stumbling blocks in their paintings. This is one of the earliest excuses artists learn to lean […]

Welcome Visitors: Join us for a day at the Sugar Creek Winery in Defiance, MO.  We invite patrons to come out on the weekday to linger with a glass of […]

Would you like to try your hand at Painting?  Come Join us for a special Day at Sugar Creek Winery Painter Susan Benedict, from Brushhin Whimsy will help you create […]

Welcome Visitors:  Defiance Ridge Vineyards will host this year's paint out in Defiance Missouri.  The public is invited to observe these artists as they capture the light, shadows, and beauty of […]

This year we will have three Mystery Locations this location will be reveled when you arrive at the Harmonie Verein at 7:30am on April 30, 2026.  Artists will caravan over […]

Try Pastel — Stick It to Drying Time Lisa Ober, Instructor   Curious, impatient, or looking to add to your skillset? Whether you are crunched for time or want to […]

Welcome Visitors: The New Melle Chamber of Commerce and residents welcome artists to their town. From 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM artists will be painting throughout the township of New […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: Four (6) competitions will be taking place at the Augusta Harmonie Verein: Theme 1 - Blast From the Past- Judging at 7:30am Theme 2 - Meant […]

Enjoy a Golden Ticket private event designed just for our current/past sponsors and VIP guests.  Preview Art while tasting local food and wine.  

11:30AM - 5PM  Enjoy an afternoon in Augusta. Browse the Final Sale at the Augusta Town Square, 95+ Plein Air Artists display their body of work from the 2026 Augusta […]