It is fast. It is furious. It is the PaintQuick™.

Due to forecast rains on Sunday, april 21, the paintquick location has moved and the rules have changed a bit. The new location is 764 Miami Circle, Ne, suite 150 atlanta 30324. artists may paint outside or inside - from photo or live scene. canvas stamping begins at 7:30 a.m.; artists begin painting at 8:15 a.m.

All Artists - beginner, amateur, professional - are invited to join in the fun. The public is invited to spectate, engage, encourage and purchase original art work that they can watch as it is created. Artists are given two hours to select their subject matter, paint a painting, frame it, tag it and have it on their easel and ready for judging. It is a beautiful experience.

All paintings are reviewed by our panel of judges and awards are presented.

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Thrilling, Exciting, First Chance to See and Purchase Competition Paintings

Our panel of experts has a difficult task of selecting winners from 60 paintings submitted into the competition. Attendees can make their own picks and compare with the judges’ selections. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages. Music by “The Jimmy Snyder Experience”.

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Tonight we reveal our collection of petite paintings submitted by each of our invited Artists. What is a petite? Any painting that is less than 80 square inches of canvas (6x9, 5x7, 4x9…). Always a popular event, the BIG Petite Reveal features 50+ small paintings that sell quickly. Recommended to collectors at all levels.

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FREE to the Art Loving Public

Join us in Roswell as Artists paint in three locations around the city:

• Lovely and Quaint Canton Street in downtown Roswell

• Bulloch and Mimosa Halls

• Chattahoochee River Boardwalk

Talk/Demonstrations by Kirk Larsen and Russell Jewell (click to sign up and attend)

Artists will bring their work from the day to the Roswell Visual Arts Center at the end of the day for an exhibition of their work (6:00-9:00 p.m.). All paintings will be available for purchase.

10% of painting sales from “A Day in Roswell” will benefit the Roswell Virtual Arts Center Youth Programming.

Artist Welcome Reception - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Artists began painting in Atlanta and around the state on Saturday, April 13. Tonight, everyone is back in Atlanta and ready to exhibit a painting or two - work created during their first few days in Georgia. We welcome our invited Artists. Reception attendees can meet, engage, purchase original artwork while enjoying lite hors’doeuvres and beverages. Music by The Rob Platner Trio.

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Art enthusiasts, collectors, and the public are invited to experience the thrill of the PaintQuickCompetition. A plein air painting competition exhibit that is open to anyone who wishes to participate. If you would like to paint in the PaintQuick follow the registration process below.

Online registration is open. Artist of all levels may register at

Event check-in is at 7:45 a.m. in the Dellwood section of the Park located at 1775 S Ponce de Leon Ave NE.

The competition includes invited artists, professionals, enthusiasts, student artists and the simply adventurous who compete in this fun event. These artists paint on the spectacular grounds of Atlanta Olmsted Linear Park along Ponce de Leon Avenue in the Druid Hills neighborhood and have two hours to complete their work. During this short time, all registered PaintQuick™ participants set up their easels and paint or draw en plein air.  A sight to behold!

This is one of the most compelling and exciting experiences of the week. Together, artists and spectators are immersed in the creative process. See the scenes and how the artists interpret them. Smell the wet paint and get caught up in the joy of watching hundreds of paintings come to life before your eyes! 

After the PaintQuick™, an exhibit will be held in Dellwood Park, at the intersection of Clifton Road and Ponce de Leon. The paintings are judged by a panel of Judges and Awards will be presented at 12:30 pm. Paintings will be for sale.  Paintings will be removed at 2:00 p.m. Everything about PaintQuick™ is quick...so do not miss out! 

For more information and Tips on Plein Air Painting, click here.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN. REGISTRATION IS $25.00

WALK-UP REGISTRATION IS $40.00 CASH AND ONLY IF CAPACITY HAS NOT BEEN REACHED.

Day of Registration/sign-in Begins:  7:30 a.m. 

Parking: FREE Street parking

PaintQuick Start Time: 9:00 a.m. - Artists Stop Painting 11:00 a.m.

PaintQuick Gallery Set Up Complete 11:15 a.m.

PaintQuick Judging begins:  Noon - 11:30 p.m..

PaintQuick Awards begin: Noon - 12:30 p.m.

PaintQuick Gallery Walk and Sale 12:30-2:00 p.m.

2023 Olmsted Plein Air Artists present scheduled Talks and Demonstration - Times to be finalized

COMPLIMENTARY TO THE PUBLIC

8:30 AM - 1:00 PM I Grab your coffee and enjoy a morning in the Olmsted Linear Park for the PaintQuick! The park will come alive when community artists and Olmsted Artists live painting in one of the most exciting events of the week. Artists will paint for 2 hours and then all paintings will be on display and judged. All paintings will be available for purchase. Awards will be given.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Join us at Druid Hills Golf Club for the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery Exhibition and Sale where the general public can view and purchase paintings from the Competition Exhibition as well as the entire exhibit of 300+ original works

All Artists will be in the Exhibition Gallery on Sunday painting floral arrangements, figurative and more….

SUNDAY | 1:00 PM | Live paintings by Features artists in the Gallery | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY | 2:30 PM | Awards Judges will present a panel presentation of the winning paintings and their view of the award recognition. | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

SUNDAY | 4:55 PM | Before the show concludes at 5:00 pm, we invite you for a Champagne Toast. We'll Toast the Show! | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Over a four day period, the 40 featured artists will paint throughout the Historic Heartland of Georgia and select their two best works to exhibit and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.  Enjoy the company of friends, wine, food and conversation with the participating artists.  The Awards Celebration offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. This evening bustles with excitement and sales are brisk.

Attendees are able to purchase paintings created during the Invitational, as well as those from a library of work in advance of the general public.  

2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Exhibition REMAIN ONLINE THROUGH June 15th.

Over a seven day period, the invited artists will paint throughout the Georgia /Atlanta and select their three best works to exhibit and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.  Enjoy the company of friends, wine, food and conversation with the participating artists.  The Awards & Collectors' Soirée offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. This evening bustles with excitement and sales are brisk as a painting is sold every 45 seconds over 120 minutes.

The advance purchase of tickets helps us with the operation cost of the Invitational. The purchase price of a ticket to the Awards and Collectors Soirée applies in full to the purchase of a painting in the Gallery all week. The value of tickets are transferable. Any remainder cannot be exchanged for cash. 

TICKETED EVENT  -  Included in FRIENDS of Olmsted Plein Air patron levels or $200 separately

• Attendees are able to purchase paintings created during the Invitational, as well as those from a library of work in advance of the general public.  

• Attendees enjoy delicious culinary selections, along with fine wines and cocktails.

• The ambiance of the Awards and Collectors Soiree will be complemented by the music of The Rob Platner Trio which covers everything from Avett Brothers to Wilco and Leonard Cohen and performs original music as well.

2023 Friends, 2023 Awards Sponsors, and 2023 Sponsors of Olmsted Arts receive early entry to the Awards & Collectors Soirée "Early Preview" where you can view paintings entered into the competition, peruse the Artist works, library and have an opportunity to purchase your favorite painting(s) before the ‘doors open’ to the public! 

It’s not too late to JOIN FRIENDS and / or BE AN AWARD SPONSOR.

SHOP & DONATE at https://olmstedpleinair.myshopify.com/

What is the PopUp*  Prosecco in the Park & Petite Plein Air Painting Gallery Reveal?

Join Olmsted Plein Air and Olmsted Linear Park Alliance for a beautiful vibrant gathering, a celebration of LIFE, ART, and COMMUNITY. It is what Atlanta and each guest make it. We learned at our first Petite Plein Air PopUp in the Park that no other event in Atlanta brings together people to spontaneously celebrate creativity quite like this!

Location!  Truly in the heart of our city, Atlanta’s historic Olmsted Linear Park (Dellwood Meadow) is where we will gather with the goal to celebrate everything the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational has to offer from art, parks, and urban skylines. Park Map

The Art! Petite Plein Air paintings will be revealed to eventgoers in advance of the public and will be available for purchase.  PAINTINGS CREATED ON-SITE DURING THE EVENT BY INVITED ARTISTS WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF!

Parking. Street parking is available on Clifton and South Ponce at Shadyside Park.

Dress Code! All pastel attire is the theme that will pull this Atlanta spring evening gathering together but creativity is the only thing that's mandatory. We'd love to see hats, belts, accessories and more! Let's toast to Art!

The Food! Petite bites of course! Rest assured to be a scrumptious plein air inspired fare to be shared amongst all.

The Wine! It's certainly not an evening for ordinary vino and there will be plenty of bubbly prosecco wine of assorted tastes.  2 drink tickets. Addition drinks will be available for purchase **Please note: This event is 21 and older. Beer for beer lovers as well!

The Music! Dance under the stars with Tuesday Nights Live! An eclectic group playing everyone's favorite folk, rock, and pop hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and now. Featuring guitars, mandolin, cello, drums and bass.

  * PopUp [adj.] pertaining to or executing a spontaneous or unique event where participants create an unexpected, one-of-a-kind experience.

Palette Passes are $75 and includes all demos, lectures, presentations and book signings during the week of the Invitational (six+) at the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery at Druid Hills Golf Club at 740 Clifton Road.

FREE Programming*** Single tickets | $20

Palette Pass holders will also receive a discount at the Artists & Collectors Soiree on Saturday, April 23rd. Cocktails, delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts with an artful flair, live jazz music and Olmsted Plein Air Invitational award winner artists announced at the Artists & Collectors Soiree. Tickets are $200 per person. ($105 per person with Palette Pass). Call 404-376-7075 to purchase your discounted tickets.

THURSDAY, April 20

10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Lila McAlpin, Moving a Vision from Plein Air to Studio

Learn how a large studio creation is more than just a copy or enlargement of a small plein air painting. Lila will share how she uses a plein air piece to inspire her passion and creativity to create an enhanced and often new vision for a studio painting.

1:30 – 3:00 pm | Michelle Held, Inspire...Imply...Impact

Gain insights on how Michelle has expanded her horizons to move from being a plein air painter to an outdoor artist. She will share tools that simplify and inspire confidence to create from inspiration to ensure expressive brushstrokes, value, temperature, and design.

FRIDAY, April 21

11:00 am | John Eiseman, “The Nature of Art”
Discussion and “walk” through the present exhibit - highlighting the various artists, their methods and materials, the “voices” of the artists as told by an artist. A fun discussion of comparing and contrasting a variety of pictorial expressions about the land and it’s people, the regional plein air movement as it relates to today - and yesterday…basically a fun talk, a tour of the exhibit and it’s artists.

SATURDAY, April 22

11:00 am | Neal Hughes | 2022 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Artist Live Demo | "Natures poetry" Finding a balance between truth and poetry in nature.

SUNDAY, April 23 (ALL programming is complimentary)

8:30 am – 1:00 pm | Community PaintQuick, Olmsted Linear Park (White tent in Dellwood)

2:00 pm | Assessing Artistic Merit, Panel Discussion by 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Awards Judges | Joseph Peragine and Mark Mason Karelson

3:00 pm | Portrait Demo TBD

5:00 pm | Champagne Toast and Close of the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery Exhibition

Experience competition Artists document the 33-acre grounds of Atlanta History Center which features award-winning exhibitions, historic houses, and enchanting Goizueta Gardens.

The 9th Annual Olmsted Plein Air Invitational features 28 of America’s Masters of Plein Air. Spend the day getting to know the Artists while they paint Goizueta Gardens at Atlanta History Center from the Artists’ point of view. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the garden. You are sure to see and experience Artists working hard! | TICKET TO ENTER ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER IS REQUIRED

Admission to Atlanta History Center includes Goizueta Gardens as well as the museum exhibitions, historic houses, and Atlanta Cyclorama.

Artists will offer paintings for sale off of their easels and a PopUp Gallery will showcase paintings created on the grounds of the Atlanta History Center. Paintings will be available for purchase.

Unsold paintings created in Goizueta Gardens will be on display and available for purchase at the Olmsted Gallery Exhibition at Druid Hills Golf Club at 740 Clifton Road thru Sunday, April 23rd.

Farm-to-table hors d’oeuvres | Simple, Classic, and Fresh Southern | Join us in welcoming the Artists and celebrating in the true spirit of plein air painting!

TICKETED EVENT - Included in all FRIENDS of Olmsted Plein Air patron levels or $100 separately. 100% of the ticket price of the Meet the Artists Welcome Event can be applied to a painting. 

Each year the Meet the Artist Welcome Party is the opening event for Olmsted Plein Air Invitational.  It is the social event of the spring for anyone to loves or collects art. It is one of the most compelling experiences of the week-long Invitational.  The evening, held at a different location every year, is a chance to celebrate nature and art as they did in the gilded age of impressionist era painters when patrons and collectors would explore an exquisite landscape while artists fashioned masterpieces in their midst.

This year’s Meet the Artist Welcome Party will take place at Druid Hills Golf Club on the terrace overlooking the 18th hole! Enjoy the beautiful vistas. Attendees can converse with Artists, view fresh works created in Georgia and even maybe experience live painting!

Paintings created the previous days around Georgia will be assembled for show & sale. $100 Single Ticket purchase price will be applied to the cost of a painting (one per painting, petites excluded). Enjoy food and ART shared by competing artists and art patrons alike. 

For more information or to become a FRIEND of Olmsted Plein Air, email info@olmstedpleinair.com or phone: 404-376-7075

Palette Passes are $75 and includes all demos, lectures, presentations and book signings during the week of the Invitational (six+) at the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery at Druid Hills Golf Club at 740 Clifton Road.

FREE Programming*** Single tickets | $20

Palette Pass holders will also receive a discount at the Artists & Collectors Soiree on Saturday, April 23rd. Cocktails, delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts with an artful flair, live jazz music and Olmsted Plein Air Invitational award winner artists announced at the Artists & Collectors Soiree. Tickets are $200 per person. ($105 per person with Palette Pass). Call 404-376-7075 to purchase your discounted tickets.

TUESDAY, April 18

1:30 – 3:00 pm | Qiang Huang, How to Paint an Oil Still Life

Qiang has provided instruction on still-life painting since 2008. His approach to still-life painting will be demonstrated with a particular focus on creating dramatic setups by observing the light distribution and using bold and loose strokes to create a powerful and accurate representation on canvas.

3:30 – 5:30 pm | Natalia Andreeva, Effective Brushwork

Brushwork is a crucial aspect of painting, yet it's often overlooked by beginners. With so many visual decisions to make at the outset, such as choosing colors and applying them to the canvas, the importance of brushwork can be overshadowed. However, it's essential to understand how to use your brush effectively in order to achieve your desired results. Knowing when to apply thick or smooth strokes, when to be precise, and when to use suggestive brushwork is crucial.

To improve your brushwork skills, you can try some helpful exercises that will be shown here. These exercises will enable you to learn how to use different brushstrokes effectively and master the various techniques that can help you achieve your artistic goals.

WEDNESDAY, April 19

10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Druid Hills Golf Club Gallery | Richie Vios, Subject Selection for Plen Air Painting

Watercolor artist Richie Vois will share valuable information on going beyond an object or scene to paint and record. His insights will reflect how to use visualization of an object to awaken passion and inspire a vision that is reflected within the whole of a painting.

1:30 – 3:30 pm |

THURSDAY, April 20

10:30 am – 12:00 pm | Lila McAlpin, Moving a Vision from Plein Air to Studio

Learn how a large studio creation is more than just a copy or enlargement of a small plein air painting. Lila will share how she uses a plein air piece to inspire her passion and creativity to create an enhanced and often new vision for a studio painting.

1:30 – 3:00 pm | Michelle Held, Inspire...Imply...Impact

Gain insights on how Michelle has expanded her horizons to move from being a plein air painter to an outdoor artist. She will share tools that simplify and inspire confidence to create from inspiration to ensure expressive brushstrokes, value, temperature, and design.

FRIDAY, April 21

11:00 am | John Eiseman, “The Nature of Art”
Discussion and “walk” through the present exhibit - highlighting the various artists, their methods and materials, the “voices” of the artists as told by an artist. A fun discussion of comparing and contrasting a variety of pictorial expressions about the land and it’s people, the regional plein air movement as it relates to today - and yesterday…basically a fun talk, a tour of the exhibit and it’s artists.

SATURDAY, April 22

11:00 am | Neal Hughes | 2022 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Artist Live Demo | "Natures poetry" Finding a balance between truth and poetry in nature.

SUNDAY, April 23 (ALL programming is complimentary)

8:30 am – 1:00 pm | Community PaintQuick, Olmsted Linear Park (White tent in Dellwood)

2:00 pm | Assessing Artistic Merit, Panel Discussion by 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Awards Judges | Joseph Peragine and Mark Mason Karelson

3:00 pm | Portrait Demo TBD

5:00 pm | Champagne Toast and Close of the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Gallery Exhibition

The weeklong 2023 Olmsted Gallery will be open to the public at Druid Hills Golf Club and open with approximately 200 ‘library’ paintings. The Artists will bring a library of paintings with them and the Gallery will grow daily with fresh paintings produced in Georgia.  

Plus there will be a series of Artist Talks/Demos all week.  Most activities are complimentary to the public to learn, purchase, and experience the thrill of seeing a world-class artist create a painting right before your eyes.

There are THREE ticketed events you will not want to miss! You may purchase tickets to one or all three OR we invite you to Join FRIENDS of OLMSTED ARTS and receive tickets as part of your FRIENDS benefits!

Gallery Hours

Tuesday, April 18th - Friday April 21 | 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM

Saturday, April 22 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday, April 23 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM with a Champagne Toast at 5:00 PM
Virtual Gallery Catalogue OPEN 24/7

Meet the Artists, Purchase a Collectible Piece of Art

Experience the 2023 Olmsted Plein Air Invitational Gallery Exhibition and Sale where the public is invited to view the exhibition over 300 original works of art by some of America’s most esteemed contemporary Impressionist painters.

FRESH PAINTINGS ARE ADDED DAILY

The Gallery Exhibition opens with a library of paintings from each Featured Artist
Daily LIVE PAINTINGS and TALKS will take place in the Gallery

Let’s Talk Art - A LIVE painting demonstration and conversation with Steven Walker, a nationally recognized Georgia Artist, Steven Walker and Kristin Vaughn of Hindman.

You don’t have to be rich or well-connected to build a collection of great contemporary representational art. Now that you’ve bought several pieces, do you find yourself thinking about the next piece of art you want to own?  Kristin Vaughn***, will present - Southern Artists and the Global Art Market: A look at regional artists who have made it big in the art world and a conversation with Steven Walker on his journey from local artist to a national platform. 

Join us for an hour of insight, education, and humor that is sure to inspire your art collection. Enjoy fine wine and yummy pairing with Steven Walker who will present a live demo and conversation.

TICKETED | **** This is a Druid Hills Golf Club hosted event for their members. A limited number of guest tickets are available for purchase. *** SPACE is Limited

Druid Hills Golf Club        740 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30307

Free parking is available at Druid Hills Golf Club 

To receive an early 'sneak peek' of Steven’s work that will be on exhibition and have pre-sale options you may sign up with Olmsted Plein Air Invitational at info@olmstedpleinair.com for a pdf catalog of available artwork.

“ If you want to know my secret, ask my wife and daughter…they are the real heroes in my success  story.” ~ Steven Walker

***About Kristin Vaughn

Kristin is an art industry professional with 14 years of experience. Since 2009, she has led the Trusts, Estates & Private Clients Group in the southeast at Hindman, an internationally recognized auction and appraisal firm that specializes in fine art and luxury categories. Kristin has personally overseen the collection needs of private clients, fiduciaries, and museum professionals in both appraisal and auction capacity. As a client liaison, she works in tandem with experts across 52 collecting categories and is based in the Atlanta regional office for Hindman, one of 16 offices across the U.S.

Over a two day period, the featured artists will paint throughout Braselton and northeast Georgia and select their two best works to exhibit and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes.  Enjoy the company of friends, wine and conversation with the participating artists.  The Awards Celebration offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. This evening bustles with excitement and sales are brisk.

Open to the Public

Attendees are able to purchase paintings created during the Invitational, as well as those from a library of work in advance of the general public.  

At the end of the evening the Gallery Exhibition will be dismantled.