17th Annual Plein Air Paint Out

We invite plein air artists to participate in three days of painting and to donate a plein air painting for the live auction fundraiser for View, the Center for Arts and Culture in Old Forge, NY. Here are some highlights; then we welcome you to register, using the link below.

This year, PAPO will take place September 3–5, with in-person check-in available on Wednesday, September 2, and checkout extended through Sunday, September 6. As always, PAPO is designed to be fun, inspiring, and supportive of your growth as an artist. Registration is free, but participation is limited to 50 artists, so we encourage you to sign up early!

The event includes three days of painting and activities, culminating in a fund-raising auction at View on Saturday evening. Each artist donates a framed plein air painting for the auction. Continental breakfast and grab-and-go lunch are available both Thursday and Friday.

What’s Included:

• Each artist agrees to donate one framed plein air painting (turn in Saturday morning) for the Saturday evening auction (preview 4:00 PM, auction 5:00 PM)
• Each participating artist may display 2 paintings in View’s lobby for consignment (pay and take 65%/35%) sale.
• Some housing with local families is available, first come first served. We can also recommend local motels/inns and campgrounds.
• Artists can enter a Plein Air Competition. Cash and product prizes will be announced at a special Artists’ Appreciation Dinner at View Friday evening.
• Auction Programs, with bios of each participating artist, are distributed to each auction attendee. When you register, you will be asked to provide a biographical statement.

Key Dates:

• Registration Deadline: May 20, 2026
• Consignment Sales: September 2-5, 2026
• Plein Air Painting: September 3-5, 2026
• Plein Air Competition (Uniquely ADK): September 4, 2026
• Artist Dinner: September 4, 2026
• Auction: September 5, 2026

Our event is well known as warm and welcoming, and space is limited. We hope you will register when you are confident you will be able to attend. And if you are not currently a View member, please consider joining using this link.You are the heart of this paint-out, and we’re committed to celebrating your work. For more information, contact pleinair@viewarts.org. Be sure to register early to secure your spot!