The 2023 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will kick-off with registration on Thursday, April 20, 2023 beginning at 8:00 AM at the Augusta Harmonie Verein. Artists are required to check in (complete the registration process) and pick up their materials prior to participating in their first event. All ongoing registration activities will take place at […]

Learn how to paint a landscape filled with light and atmosphere and have a lot of fun in the process. Learn the principles that help create the illusion of depth and learn tips for painting better shadows. Whether you are new to painting, or you've been painting for years, this class has something for everyone. […]

Welcome Visitors: Lake Creek Winery in Marthasville is hosting Augusta Plein Air once again. Artists will be painting from 2:00PM with judging at 6:30PM The public is invited to visit Lake Creek, enjoy the wines and cuisine, and observe the artists at work. Following judging art will be on display and available for purchase. Artist […]

The Midwest Alpaca 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 the highest standards of animal husbandry for alpaca farmers. Join us as we work together and Live it, Learn it, and Love it! Welcome Visitors:  Artist's Paint […]

Welcome Visitors: Join us at Balducci Winery and Vineyards for An Evening Paint Out starting at 4:00 PM, with judging after sunset, roughly 7:30 PM. This is one of the artists' favorite events, with its magnificent view of the sunset over Missouri hills, its location in the vineyards, and the old barn. Seeing the artists […]

Welcome Visitors: Bring your friends and/or family out to watch the artists compete in the Quick Paint from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, as you enjoy wine and live music at the Noboleis Vineyards & Winery. Judging at 10:30AM the end of Quick Paint and then winner to be announced than all art will be […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: The residents of Augusta Shores invite the artists to paint in their beautiful lakeside community. Painting will begin at 1:00 PM and end with judging at 6:30 PM. Judging at the Berg House will be hosted by the Augusta Shores Owners Association. It is requested that the artists remain after the […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: The residents of Lake Sherwood invite the artists to paint in their beautiful lakeside community.  Lake Sherwood is the largest lake, covering 135 acres with multiple branches and an island. The community features five other lakes.  Residents enjoy living in a natural environment with countless trees. Painting will begin at 10:00 […]

Welcome Visitors:  Augusta has been around for over 150 years, many buildings in Augusta are on the National Register of Historic Sites, to include Walnut Street that was put on the National Register of Historic Sites because of its history and many Architectural features.  Many of the buildings on the street are listed on the […]

Welcome Visitors: Mount Pleasant Estates will host the award-winning artists from the previous five years of Augusta Plein Air. Is your favorite artist among them? Participating artists are listed on our Meet the Artists page. The public is invited to observe these artists as they capture the light, shadows, and beauty of spring at Mount […]

Welcome Visitors: Artist's Paint Out at Montelle Winery starts at 8:00 am with judging at 11:00 am. The public is invited to view the art as it is being created, while sampling the award winning wines, paired with their choice of foods offered by Klondike Cafe. Following judging, art will be on display and available […]

Welcome Visitors: The public is invited to visit The Historic Boone Home is nestled upon the rolling hills of wine country and overlooks the Femme Osage Valley. This beautiful setting represents life in the early 1800s and brings the legacy of Daniel Boone to life. Within the thick limestone walls, stories of a daring man […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: Two (2) competitions will be taking place at the Augusta Harmonie Verein: Paint the Sky - Judging at 8:00am Big Views - Judging at 9am Artists - drop off your theme paintings starting at 6:45am The 1st place $750 purchase prize for the "Paint the Sky" is sponsored by Catala Facial Retreat & […]

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 of the harvest in the garden while observing the artists capturing this feeling on their canvases. Artists will be painting from 8am to 11am when […]

Use whatever painting medium and colors you are comfortable with. You should at least have the primary colors (red, yellow, blue), white and black in whatever medium you use. The closer your palette is to mine, however, the better your learning experience will be. I use Rembrandt Extra Fine Artist Oils for the ability to […]

Welcome Visitors:  Good News Brewery 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 spring in Defiance. Paint whatever fills your beer glass in the Town of Defiance. This paint out will begin at 12:00 PM, with judging at […]

Welcome Visitors:  Artist's Paint Out at HoneyBee Vineyards starts at 7:00am with judging at 11:00 pm. The public is invited to view the art as it is being created, Honey Bee Vineyard is a family-owned private estate sitting on top of an 80-foot bluff that overlooks the Katy Trail State Park in Augusta, Missouri. Our […]

Welcome Visitors: The New Melle Chamber of Commerce and residents welcome artists to their town. From 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM artists will be painting throughout the township of New Melle, followed by judging at The Quarry Wine Garden. Art will remain on display throughout the day and be available for purchase. Artist Details: Artists […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: Four (4) competitions will be taking place at the Augusta Harmonie Verein: Birds of Augusta - Theme Judging at 8:00am Nocturne - Theme Judging at 9am Artists' Choice Voting - Round One starting at 1pm - Round Two starting at 2:15pm Peoples' Choice Voting - In Person starting at 3pm - […]

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, 75+ Plein Air Artists display their body of work from the 2023 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. Visit shops and wineries of Augusta. Enjoy Festival activities on the Town Square! Youth Experience Tent - Sponsored by Missouri River […]