READY TO GET INVOLVED?

Celebrating its 12th anniversary in 2026, Olmsted Plein Air Invitational has established itself as one of the top plein air competitions in the country. The Atlanta community can be very proud to host a top-tier event. We strive to lead the way by offering the top purse in the United States.

It takes a combination of corporate sponsors, individual friends, painting sales, and award sponsors.

As an award sponsor, you will receive tickets to evening events, name recognition, VIP entry to view/purchase paintings on the evening awards are presented and discounts on the purchase of a paintings. You will also have the option of presenting the award to the winning artist with painting and our selection of judges.

2026 FRIENDS OF THE SHOW

Patron
Jan & Andy Beach ~ Martha & Toby Brooks ~ Ann & Frank Critz ~ Mary & Greg Ferguson ~ Joanna & Roger Quillen

Cassatt
Averill & Mark Jones ~ Del Martin

Monet
Roberta Beatty & Lee Fitzpatrick ~ Pam & Dan Martin ~ Laurenthia Mesh

Plein Air Prodigy
Richard Bell ~ Jennifer & Phil Cuthbertson

2026 ARTIST AWARDS SPONSORS

PaintQuick
Anne & Lary Hall in honor of the memory of Jim Collins, a true friend and staunch supporter of working artists

Awards presented during the 2026 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational include:

Best of Show Best on Peachtree Best on Ponce de Leon Bill Selman Spirit of Atlanta Best in Buckhead Best Nocturne Best Architecture Judges Awards of Merit (3) Welcome Reception Artists Choice Petite Plein Air People’s Artist Choice
SOLD-PaintQuick (Invited Artists: 1st, 2nd, 3rd); Community Artists (1st, 2nd, 3rd); Youth (ages 16-21; 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

2026 HOSPITALITY HOUSING

Atlanta is a thriving cosmopolitan city and the capital of the American South. With all of our growth, with people drawn here from around world, we still exhibit old fashioned Southern Hospitality. Each year, supporters share their homes with our participating artists and judges and help them be “at home”. We extend a sincere “Thank You” to all Housing Hosts.

Jan & Andy Beach ~ Christine & Andrew Brock ~ Martha & Toby Brooks ~ Callanwolde Fine Arts Center ~ Ann & Frank Critz ~ Robin & Justin Critz ~ Becky Evans ~ Mary & Greg Ferguson ~ Joel & Allison Gilmore ~ Jessica Gross ~ Susan Highsmith ~ Pam & Jim Hughes ~ Averill & Mark Jones ~ Del Martin ~ Pamela & Daniel Martin ~ Vivian Moody ~ Joanna & Roger Quillen ~ Jane Shaw ~ Peggy Shepard ~ Rosalyn Smith ~ Mary & Jim Sutherland

Are you interested in hosting an artist or judge in 2026? Please call 404-282-8283 or email phil@olmstedpleinair.com and ask about incentives.