Upcoming public events
Prairie Plein Air Competition, Schaumburg, IL
Painting Dates – April 24 - May 8, 2026
Artist Reception at Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts – May 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Display Dates – May 12 - June 21, 2026
Paint Out Plein Air Competition, Evanston, IL
Paint Out Time – May 10, 2026, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Awards at Evanston History Center – May 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
5ᵗʰ Annual Evanston Plein Air Festival, Evanston, IL
Painting Dates – July 11-18, 2026
Competition and Outdoor Art Market at Rotary International – July 19, 2026, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Awards at Rotary International – July 19, 2026, 3:30 p.m.