OCTOBER 6-9, 2027
Artists from across the nation
capturing Appalachian charm!
Thank you for making 2026 our best year yet!
2027 Registration opens February 1, 2027
2026 Registration documents
for your reference
Your schedule and instructions are contained in the Prospectus above. Read it carefully so that you don’t miss any important information that might impact your experience.
NEW! 10th Anniversary Youth Category
As part of celebrating Plein Air Abingdon’s 10th anniversary, high school students (ages 13 through 18, and/or grades 9-12) are invited to participate, either in a school group, or as individuals! For details regarding how to register in the youth category, and for detailed instructions, use the links below.
2026 JUROR: Kyle Buckland
Introducing Kyle Buckland
Plein Air Abingon is pleased to welcome as our juror our own, talented plein air painter, Kyle Buckland. Kyle is no stranger to Plein Air Abingdon and has juried for us in the past, and our artists have benefited greatly from his instruction. His painting style is deeply rooted in the fundamental philosophies regarding Impressionism. His work has drawn national and international attention and has been featured in publications such as Plein Air Magazine and Modern Impressionist Magazine on multiple occasions. His work is represented in hundreds of private, public and corporate collections around the world and in 2021 he was inducted into the prestigious Plein Air Painters of the Southeast (P.A.P.-S.E.). Kyle is a gifted teacher and his workshops often sell out quickly (videos and pictures above are from one of these workshops). Kyle has been painting the streets of his hometown, Abingdon, for decades and always manages to find a unique perspective to capture on canvas.
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A LOOK BACK AT 2025
Abingdon Plein Air is everything an artist could want…a stunning landscape, and a wonderful small town feel coupled with a world class presentation!
-George Van Hook (Best in Show winner: 2022 and 2023)
Looking Back:
2025 Juror: Scott Boyle
Plein Air Abingdon was pleased to welcome experienced plein air artist, Mr. Scott Boyle as our juror for 2025. Scott has decades of experience in the Plein Air art world, and loves to teach almost as much as he loves to paint. Scott offered a painting demo (“mini-workshop”) for all registered artists on Thursday, Oct. 2nd, at the Barns at Chip Ridge in Abingdon. To learn more about Scott’s journey into painting, or to see more of his incredible work, check out his website.
Enjoy these additional memories from past
Plein Air Abingdon events!
