MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Experience the beauty of outdoor painting at Atlanta’s 12th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational, April 18-26, 2026. Enjoy stunning artwork, a relaxing atmosphere, and the chance to find unique, original pieces to add to your art collection.

The schedule for the week includes but is not limited to:

Saturday, April 18 - The Competition begins at sunrise. Artists may paint anywhere in the state of Georgia but must be in the state on the 18th

Sunday, April 19 - Exhibition Gallery - Soft Opening 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. - Join us for a casual soft opening, enjoy a glass of wine, peruse work in the Gallery.

Monday, April 20 - The Exhibition Gallery is OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21 - The Exhibition Gallery is OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 21 - Artist Welcome Reception (ticket required) 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22 - The Exhibition Gallery is OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 22 - Evening Walk Through the Gallery 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. FREE

Thursday, April 23 - The Exhibition Gallery if OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23 - BIG Petite Reveal - 6:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

Friday, April 24 - The Exhibition Gallery is OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday, April 24 - Evening Walk Through the Gallery 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. FREE

Saturday, April 25 - The Exhibition Gallery if OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 - Artist Awards and Collectors Soiree - 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. (VIP Entry 5:30) (ticket required)

Sunday, April 26 - PAINTQUICK 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon

Sunday, April 26 - The Exhibition Gallery is OPEN and FREE 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 - Judge’s Panel Discussion 1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 - 12th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitatonal CLOSES 4:00 p.m.

ARTIST TALKS/DEMONSTRATIONS - meet the artists, learn, ask questions - Check back for a full schedule.