13th Annual Plain Air Art Festival Set

(Press Release) ​Tequesta, Fla., (January 27, 2026) – Experience the joy of art in real time as Lighthouse ArtCenter (LAC) brings the outdoors to life during its 13th Annual Plein Air Festival, March 1 to 7, 2026. Throughout this free, weeklong celebration, the streets, parks, and waterfronts of Palm Beach and Martin Counties will become open-air studios as 30 award-winning artists from around the world paint local scenes and compete for more than $15,000 in cash and prizes. The public is invited to watch the creative process unfold and experience the French tradition of plein air painting, which means painting “in the open air.”
 
The festival includes live painting demonstrations, artist meet-and-greets, and community events. Freshly painted works are available for purchase at LAC Gallery throughout the week at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. Proceeds from the event support LAC’s mission to bring the joy of art to all through dynamic exhibitions, year-round classes, and free outreach programs for underserved youth, veterans, and individuals with special needs. A full schedule of events is available at lighthousearts.org/pleinair-2026/.

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