Plein Air Texas

Plein Air Texas EnPleinAirTEXAS is a national juried plein air competition hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts What is EnPleinAirTEXAS?

EnPleinAirTEXAS is held annually in San Angelo, Texas. Artists from anywhere in the world can apply beginning January 1 of each year to be one of the 34 Competition Artists selected who compete for a week in October, painting outdoors, 'en plein air'. Applications are taken on the website, enpleinairTEXAS.com. Over $20,000 in cash awards are presented at "The STAMPEDE" - an Exhibit, Awards Party &

Sale at the National Historic Landmark, Fort Concho Stabels. The event is hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, awarded numerous prestigious national honors; along with a colorful palette of talented and energetic volunteers and local artists. All proceeds benefit the Art Museum's education programs.

Happening right now on a ranch near Christoval as the EPAT Texas Artist Camp REVIVAL continues!Come on over to this eve...
10/26/2025

Happening right now on a ranch near Christoval as the EPAT Texas Artist Camp REVIVAL continues!
Come on over to this evening 5-8 for a free event to meet some of these artists from across the US and see what they’ve painted in 2 days. And, watch as they paint the dunset in the vineyards around a 1920’s Model T. Food and wine available at a cost.

A special Ranch Fellowship event for Sponsors !These painted hats will be auctioned off TONIGHT at the Ranch Fellowship...
10/23/2025

A special Ranch Fellowship event for Sponsors !These painted hats will be auctioned off TONIGHT at the Ranch Fellowship opening exhibit - “Spirit of the Ranch”! 6 to 8 pm and it’s FREE to come and meet the artists and see what they painted during their 3-week stay on area ranches!
At the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts!!

Calling all adventurous Plein Air Artists from anywhere in the world!Apply now thru August 15th at EnPleinAirTEXAS.com f...
08/05/2025

Calling all adventurous Plein Air Artists from anywhere in the world!
Apply now thru August 15th at EnPleinAirTEXAS.com for the 2026 EPAT Ranch Fellowship! The four selected artists will be able to immerse themselves in the authentic ranch culture of West Texas, painting & living on a private ranch for three weeks. The Fellowship emphasizes the plein air experience & encourages artistic growth & creativity. Read all the details on the website and get a better idea by checking out all the activities for this October with our 2025 Ranch Fellows!! By the way, that’s Olena Babak with her curious fan club on a Texas ranch during the 2020 EnPleinAirTEXAS!

Four outstanding plein air artists will be living their painting dreams in 2026 painting in the Wild West landscapes of ...
07/31/2025

Four outstanding plein air artists will be living their painting dreams in 2026 painting in the Wild West landscapes of Texas!
APPLY NOW thru AUGUST 15th - online at www.EnPleinAirTEXAS.com. All the details on the website!

Are you READY?Answer that desire to grow your skills as a plein air artist. Take this opportunity to have the time to d...
07/30/2025

Are you READY?
Answer that desire to grow your skills as a plein air artist. Take this opportunity to have the time to develop a new idea. 4 artists will be selected and perhaps 2026 is YOUR YEAR. Lots more information on our website. Saddle-up for a once in a lifetime experience in Texas by August 15! And ask Liz what this fellowship meant to her art world. Our 2025 Ranch Fellowship Artists will arrive on two historic ranches this September, to live & paint sunrise to sunset for 3 weeks. It could be YOU in 2026! Hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts !

4 Artists will soon be selected to spend 3 weeks in 2026, LIVING & PAINTING on authentic West Texas RANCHES. APPLY onlin...
07/28/2025

4 Artists will soon be selected to spend 3 weeks in 2026, LIVING & PAINTING on authentic West Texas RANCHES. APPLY online by AUG 15 and you’ll see why 2024 EPAT Ranch Fellow Suzie Baker had more to say about her time here - “… step away from the daily grind, paint at your own pace, & immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes alongside people who have a deep love for their land. The warmth & generosity of our rancher hosts, the exclusive access to stunning private views, the incredible hospitality, the unforgettable meals, & the culminating exhibition all made this the highlight of my year!”
The 2025 Ranch Fellowship Artists will arrive on their Texas ranches in early September & wouldn’t you like to be doing the same sometime in 2026? Check it out & APPLY by AUG 15th on our website at EnPleinAirTEXAS.com!

was quite a hit in Easton, MD at the party for the Artists after the QuickDraw on Saturday!A surprise downpour got the...
07/21/2025

was quite a hit in Easton, MD at the party for the Artists after the QuickDraw on Saturday!
A surprise downpour got the event started but the artists were undaunted, creating some fabulous paintings in 2 hours!
Congrats to All the artists for so many fantastic paintings during this great event!
Thanks to party hosts & Carl, Jennifer & Tim Crutchfield, Texas ranchers & art patrons, and & Joe, from ! We DO Love our artists 😍‼️

Yes, Barbara & Joe are in Easton because way too many of our EPAT Artists are there! Big awards for many of our EPAT Al...
07/19/2025

Yes, Barbara & Joe are in Easton because way too many of our EPAT Artists are there! Big awards for many of our EPAT Alumni, as always - we are so happy to be here to support them!
The Quick Draw started out with a big RAIN right before it started but we are heading out to see what treasures we can find - then hosting ALL the artists after the awards studio for lite lunch & celebration!
Great fun !

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, maybe try something new - to rediscover what truly inspires you. The ...
07/01/2025

Sometimes you just need to get away from it all, maybe try something new - to rediscover what truly inspires you. The EnPleinAirTEXAS Ranch Fellowship can do just that!
The 2024 Ranch Fellows LOVED it, and the 2025 Ranch Fellows will be painting on West Texas ranches this September!
It’s YOUR time now! One of those lucky artists in 2026 should be YOU!
Apply for the 2026 EPAT ranch Fellowship - on the EnPleinAirTEXAS website. July 1 - August 1, 2025. Hosted by the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, located in San Angelo, Texas - the Visual Arts Capital of TEXAS!

DURRE WASEEM, Corona, CA. Award-winning plein air oil painter. One of our 2025 EPAT Ranch Fellowship Artists, she will l...
06/25/2025

DURRE WASEEM, Corona, CA. Award-winning plein air oil painter. One of our 2025 EPAT Ranch Fellowship Artists, she will live & paint for 3 weeks on a ranch in West Texas. WHAT WILL SHE CREATE? Per Durre, “The myriads of subjects one finds at a ranch start from random corners with animals or machinery to the vast vistas, changing its mood in different times of the day. There’s already a painting in every angle, whether with mesquite trees or cactus. “
Come see her ranch paintings at the StTAMPEDE, Oct. 25 at . REGISTER at NOON TODAY, June 25, to come paint with ALL the Ranch Fellowship Artists at the Texas Artists Camp REVIVAL, Oct 25-26! Online at the EnPleinAirTEXAS website.

ZUFAR BIKBOV, Oakville, CT. Award-winning plein air oil painter & 2025 EPAT Ranch Fellowship Artist. After living & pai...
06/25/2025

ZUFAR BIKBOV, Oakville, CT. Award-winning plein air oil painter & 2025 EPAT Ranch Fellowship Artist. After living & painting on a West Texas ranch in September, Zufar will return in October for the Ranch Fellowship Exhibit & Sale at AND will stay for the Texas Artists Camp REVIVAL Oct 25-26. Come paint with Zufar & the rest of the Ranch Fellows plus 10 more EPAT artists who will be there to paint alongside you & help you as well! Registration opens at NOON, CST - TODAY!! June 25! Space is limited. Register at the EnPleinAirTEXAS website at NOON!

KIRSTEN ANDERSON, Sheridan, WY. Oil plein air painter & sculptor. A 2025 EPAT Ranch Fellowship Artist, she will live &...
06/25/2025

KIRSTEN ANDERSON, Sheridan, WY. Oil plein air painter & sculptor. A 2025 EPAT Ranch Fellowship Artist, she will live & paint for 3 weeks this September on a private ranch in West Texas. WHAT WILL SHE CREATE? Per Kirsten, “Sounds like a fantastic immersive experience. One always wishes for more time to really explore some ideas and not have the pressure of always creating a masterpiece in a timed competition. “
Come see her ranch paintings along with the 4 other Ranch Fellows at the STAMPEDE, a curated exhibit & sale at the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts on Oct. 23rd. And come paint with all the Ranch Fellows at the 2025 Texas Artists Camp REVIVAL Oct. 25-26! Registration opens at noon CST TODAY - June 25th on the EnPleinAirTEXAS website! Limited spots!

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