October 3-11, 2026
Bringing artists and community together to celebrate the beauty of Cape Ann through outdoor painting.
Cape Ann Plein Air
2026 Artists
Marc Anderson
Mitch Baird
Zufar Bikbov
Carla Bosch
Lon Brauer
Lyudmila Tomova Clark
Henry Coe
Michael Compton
Daniel Corey
Vlad Duchev
John T. Eiseman
Alex Eisenzopf
Lisa Ellis
Charlie Hunter
Fred Jackson
Eric Jacobsen
Tim Kelly
Rusty Kinnunen
Ann Larsen
Christine Lashley
David Lussier
Dylan McKnight
Jonathan McPhillips
Nikolay Mikushkin
Charles Newman
Robin Randall Purcell
Dipali Rabadiya
Paul Rosiak
Kari Ganoung Ruiz
Mark Shasha
Jeff Steiner
Richie Vios
Rokhaya Waring
Durre Waseem
Jim Wodark
Stephen Wysocki
October 3-11, 2026
Cape Ann Plein Air week brings 36 juried artists to the coastal landscapes of Cape Ann, Massachusetts, where they paint through the week & compete for awards & prizes.
Join us for live demonstrations, a Quickdraw competition with over 100 artists, opening reception, our Gala & Art Sale, & judges' talks.
Jeff Weaver, Event Judge
We are thrilled to announce the iconic Cape Ann artist Jeff Weaver as Cape Ann Plein Air's 2026 Event Judge.
Jeff is is a renowned American Realist painter, primarily known for his depictions of the working waterfronts, fishermen, and evolving cityscape of Gloucester, Massachusetts.
An award-winning artist, Weaver combines powerful draftsmanship with expressive brushwork, often working en plein air (outdoors) bridging past and present Cape Ann.
jeffweaverfineart.com
Mike Hernandez, Entry Juror
Introducing Cape Ann Plein Air 2026's entry juror, Mike Hernandez, a nationally recognized plein air painter known for his masterful landscapes and seascapes.
Mike's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, and his keen eye for composition and light makes him the perfect choice to select our 2026 artists.
mikehernandezart.com
2026 Award Winners & their Sponsors
FIRST PLACE $10,000
Cape Ann Plein Air
Rush Hour | Tim Kelly
SECOND PLACE $4,000
Cape Ann Plein Air
Dory, Dory Hallelujah | Marc Anderson
THIRD PLACE $2,000
David Curtis Memorial Award
Sponsored by Judy Curtis and Karen Berger
Historic Gloucester at Night | Richie Vios
Artist Choice $1,000
Jill & Stephen Bell
Charlie Hunter
Best Abstract $1,000
Pat & Glenn Alto
When Time Goes By | Vlad Duchev
Quintessential Rockport $1,000
Jody & Ron Seger
Rockport Motif | Mitch Baird
Best Impressionist Style $1,000
Charlie Shurcliff Memorial Award
The Coons Family
Sunny Day | Eric Jacobsen
Best Americana $500
Beauport Hospitality
Dockside Dinghy | Christine Lashley
Best Marine Activity $750
Leslie Lobell & Eric Timsak
The Day’s Bounty | Lyudmila Tomova Clark
Best Nocturne $750
Leslie Lobell & Eric Timsak
The Harbor Sleeps | Zufar Bikbov
Best Seascape $500
Connolly Family Charitable Fund
Life Amidst Granite | Kari Ganoung Ruiz
Outside the Box $500
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Ascending Order | Alex Eisenzopf
People at Work/Play $500
Susan & Roger Levine
One Up One Down | Charles Newman
NEW! Coastal Light & Atmosphere $500
Kimberly Voltero at Emerson Inn
Choate Island - October Morning | Stephen Wysocki
Small Painting Award, Small painting award
JFM frames $500 Gift Certificate
Towards Sundown | Anne Larsen
2 Honorable Mentions $100 Gift Card
Dick Blick
Bass Rock Break | Jim Wodark
Cape Hedge | Lisa Ellis
2 Honorable Mentions $200 Gift Card
Rosemary Brushes
Quarry Pines | Rusty Kinnunen
Road’s End | Henry Coe
A special thank you to the following organizations for their invaluable sponsorship of Cape Ann Plein Air.
Thank you to our 2026 Housing Hosts!
Amy Allen & Michael Wiklund
Pat & Glenn Alto
Karen Berger
Blue Shutters Beachside Inn
Gina & Vinny Briguglio
Terry & Liam Byrne
Cindy & Jonathan Calder
Jill Carey
Louisa Casadei-Johnson
Matt Casey & Jim Sanford
Karen & Joe Curran
Carol & David Delaney
Laura Dow
Sarah & Mike Dyer
Ramona & Mike Faherty
Matthew Genta & Carol Darbyshire
Susan Hall
Andrew Hankinson & Thomas Smoker
Olga Hayes & Ken King
Marcia Hubbard
Christina Lehmann
Roger & Susan Levine
Suzanne & Mark Lynch
Anne-Lise & Pat Morss
Isabel Parlee
Karen & Dan Perry
John & Sally Sarni
Ron & Jody Seger
Diane Wells
Kate & Dave Willwerth