Paint Dexter | Plein Air Festival

August 15-20 – Artists converged on picturesque Dexter Michigan to paint ‘en plein air.’

For the 4th year in a row, under the curious and watchful eye of the public, local and visiting artists painted for four days in and around Dexter.

The festival culminated with a two-day exhibit and silent auction of all competition artwork in the Tent Gallery in Monument Park.

Activities included a friendly competition for professional and emerging artists, a quick-draw painting competition, a NEW Professional Artist Small Works Exhibit, a silent auction and artwork sale, and other events were announced on the Schedule of Events.

Save the date…Paint Dexter Plein Air Festival 2017 is August 14-19, 2017

1st Dexter Town Square by David Peacock
2nd Jennings Road North of Joy Road by Michael McCleer
3rd Barn Poetry #2 by Mary Hertler Tallman

1st Stone Bridge by Soojin Ryu
2nd Chickens are Loose by Suzanne Kars
3rd Roth Farm by Steve Burdick

1st Mill Pond Bridge by Jill Stefani Wagner
2nd A Quiet Place by Priscilla Olson
3rd Dexter Quick Draw by John Kelty

Along the Banks by Richard Onica

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The four days of painting is a fun and challenging way to push yourself as an artist. Check out the artist’s guide to learn more about participating.

See the plein air and quick draw entry information pages for more details.

Artists produce and submit up to 2 paintings within 4 days.

Professional Artists (Juried Event)	Emerging Artists
$750 First Prize Award	$250 First Prize Award
$500 Second Prize Award	$150 Second Prize Award
$250 Third Prize Award	$100 Third Prize Award

Artists produce a drawing or painting in 3 hours.
New for 2016: Artists will paint in and around Mill Creek Park.

Professional or Emerging Artists
$250 First Prize Award
$150 Second Prize
$100 Third Prize

Festival patrons vote on their favorite painting of the festival

Professional or Emerging Artists
$100 in artist supplies