Adirondack Plein Air Festival

08/05/2026

07/10/2026

The full 2026 Adirondack Plein Air Festival schedule is here! Explore a week of painting, community events and opportunities to experience the Adirondacks through the eyes of our 40 Festival artists. See what’s happening each day and plan your visit!

**Printed schedules with a map and more details will be available at our local galleries in the coming weeks.

06/10/2026

REMINDER!

Spots are still available for our Plein Air Workshop with Cynthia Rosen Aug 15 & 16 . Learn her dynamic approach to painting outdoors while exploring the beautiful Paul Smith's College VIC. This 2-day workshop is open to artists at any level in a medium of your choosing.

Come paint with us!
Learn more and register at https://www.saranaclakeartworks.org/page/37817/plein-air-workshop

05/15/2026

We’re excited to announce the 40 artists selected for this year’s Adirondack Plein Air Festival, happening August 17–22 in Saranac Lake, NY!

These talented painters will capture the beauty of the Adirondacks all week long. Join us for the Meet the Artists reception at Hotel Saranac, Paint the VIC Day, Paint the Town Day, Silent Auction, Nocturne Contest, Quick Draw Competition, Preview Party, Huge Show & Sale, and more.

Award-winning artist Cynthia Rosen is our juror of awards. Cynthia will teach a workshop leading up to the festival (Aug 15 & 16) at the Paul Smith's College VIC, open to artists at every level!

To see a full schedule of events, register for the workshop, or purchase tickets to our preview party, visit saranaclakeartworks.org!

04/12/2026

Just 3 days left to register! Come paint with us in the Adirondacks ⛰️🖌️

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Calling all Plein Air Artists! Registration for the 2026 Adirondack Plein Air Festival is now open. 40 artists will be selected to come paint with us Aug 17-22, 2026. Learn more about our events and plein air workshop, Aug 15 & 16, with our Juror of Awards, Cynthia Rosen at saranaclakeartworks.org

View the prospectus and submit your works through onlinejuriedshows.com
Registration closes April 15, 2026.

03/23/2026

Just a few weeks left to register!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Calling all Plein Air Artists! Registration for the 2026 Adirondack Plein Air Festival is now open. 40 artists will be selected to come paint with us Aug 17-22, 2026. Learn more about our events and plein air workshop, Aug 15 & 16, with our Juror of Awards, Cynthia Rosen at saranaclakeartworks.org

View the prospectus and submit your works through onlinejuriedshows.com
Registration closes April 15, 2026.

02/03/2026

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Calling all Plein Air Artists! Registration for the 2026 Adirondack Plein Air Festival is now open. 40 artists will be selected to come paint with us Aug 17-22, 2026. Learn more about our events and plein air workshop, Aug 15 & 16, with our Juror of Awards, Cynthia Rosen at saranaclakeartworks.org

View the prospectus and submit your works through onlinejuriedshows.com
Registration closes April 15, 2026.

01/15/2026

Registration opens Feb 1 on onlinejuriedshows.com!

Registration for the 18th Annual Adirondack Plein Air Festival opens Feb 1!

Held August 17-22, 2026 this event includes 6 days of outdoor painting, a Nocturne Contest, Silent Auction, Quick Draw Competition, Meet the Artists Reception, Preview Party and Show & Sale. Our Awards Juror and Workshop Instructor is award winning artist Cynthia Rosen!

40 artists will be selected to participate. Learn more and view the prospectus at saranaclakeartworks.org!