The 2021 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival will kick-off with registration on Thursday, April 22, 2021 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 […]

Welcome Visitors & Artists: The residents of Augusta Shores invite the artists to paint in their beautiful lakeside community. Painting will begin at 12:00 PM and end with judging at 5:30 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: Join us at Robin's Nest on the Katy Trail in Defiance from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM to celebrate the spring season and observe the artists at work, with judging at 2:00 PM. Artists Details:  Paint Out 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM judging. The 1st place $500 purchase prize is sponsored by Robin's […]

Welcome Visitors: Join us at Balducci Winery and Vineyards for the annual Sunset Paint Out starting at 4:30 PM, with judging after sunset, roughly 8:15 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 […]

Welcome Visitors: Lake Creek Winery in Marthasville is hosting Augusta Plein Air once again. Artists will be painting from 8:00AM with judging at 11:30AM 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 […]

Welcome Visitors: Artists may be observed all around Augusta this weekend. Artists will be scattered across the "Augusta bottoms" capturing the afternoon light on the ball field, the farm fields and the Katy Trail from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM, when art will be judged. Artist Details: Paint Out 1 PM - 4 PM judging.  […]

Welcome Visitors: Sehrt House in Augusta is hosting Augusta Plein Air. Artists will be painting from 8:00AM to 12:00PM.   The public is invited to visit Sehrt House, the Augusta History Museum.  Enjoy the Museum Gardens, reflect back to when Augusta was founded. Visit Augusta Winery across the road to enjoy the wine and cuisine, and […]

Welcome Visitors: Bring your friends and/or family out to watch the artists compete in the  Paint from 1:30PM to 3:30 PM, as you enjoy wine and live music at the Noboleis Vineyards & Winery. Judging at 4pm the end of Quick Paint and then winner to be announced than all art will be for sale. […]

Welcome Visitors: From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM artists will be painting at the residence of Carla and Phil Brakensiek at 20347 Paul Road, Marthasville, MO 63357, owner of Catala Facial Retreat & Boutique in New Melle, followed by judging at 11:00 AM. Artist Details: Paint Out 7:00 AM, judging 11:00 AM at the residence […]

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 wine as they watch the artists' inspirations of the scenery unfold on canvas. Art will be available for viewing and purchase immediately following judging at […]

Welcome Visitors: Named after America's westernmost frontier settlement, La Charrette Village, and once owned by the Boone family, La Charrette Farm is a family owned wedding venue nestled in the Missouri River valley just 40 miles southwest of Chesterfield. Patrons are invited to observe the artists at work and experience the hospitality of our hosts […]

The Augusta Plein Air Committee invites you to experience art, creativity, and our shared love of food and wine.   Join us for light refreshments as you experience the  art that has been created in the Augusta area.

Welcome Visitors:The public is invited to visit Klondike Park to tour the grounds while observing the Plein Air artists recreating the scenes of Klondike Park. Park visitors will find more than 4 miles of natural and paved trails for hiking and biking. Once the site of an old silica sand quarry, the area has been […]

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 3:30 PM to 7:30 […]

Welcome Visitors: Defiance Ridge Vineyards 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 […]

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 & Artists:Four(4) competitions will be taking place at the Augusta Harmonie Verein: "Rivers & Streams" Theme Judging "Augusta - 1st American Viticultural Area (AVA)" Theme Judging Artists' Choice Voting Peoples' Choice Voting The  themes chosen for this year celebates the designation of the "1st American Viticultural Area (AVA)" The Augusta AVA was the […]

2019 Best of Show "Augusta Moment" by Alicia Farris 11:30AM - 6PM  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 2021 Augusta Plein Air Art Festival. Visit shops and wineries of Augusta. Enjoy Festival activities on the Town […]