ABOUT CAPE ANN PLEIN AIR
WHAT IS PLEIN AIR?
In the late 1800s, the Plein Air approach was incorporated with the impressionists’ style, and artists such as Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Alfred Sisley and Frédéric Bazille began creating their work outdoors.
Recruit and curate a cohort of top-tier artists to gather on Cape Ann, Massachusetts, inviting them to take advantage of the natural beauty and long history of outdoor painting alongside Edward Hopper and Winslow Homer.
CAPE ANN ART HAVEN
Cape Ann Plein Air is proud to support Cape Ann Art Haven, a local organization that inspires young artists to express their interpretation of their world. We share a common vision of celebrating the beauty and diversity of our surroundings through art. Plein air painting is all about artists interpreting their immediate environment, capturing the light, colors, and atmosphere of a place. We believe that art education is a valuable resource that should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or income.
That is why we are donating a portion of our proceeds from our annual plein air painting festival to Cape Ann Art Haven. This funding will help them offer art classes, workshops, and events for children and teens throughout the year. We are thrilled to be collaborating with them and look forward to building bridges with events for all generations of artists. Together, we hope to foster a vibrant and creative community that values art as a way of life.
HOW WE IMPACT
Connecting high-quality paintings with collectors in New England and awarding over $100k in prizes since our beginning has worked to support professional artists and infuse Cape Ann with economic impact.Find out why artists from around the world are drawn to America’s oldest sea port. Stroll through artist galleries and studios nestled on the Atlantic. Grab lunch on the water overlooking a working fishing harbor. Experience arts and culture at one of the world-class museums, theater, or heritage center. Venues offer a calendar of special events and daytime galleries perfect for a casual visit or an overnight stay.
Many paintings will be available for sale during the full duration of the competition and festival. Selected works will be shown and available for sale during the Gala Reception and Awards Presentation, at the conclusion of the competition. This is your chance to purchase works by some of the top names in contemporary painting.