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Over 80 Top Expert Artists and 5 Days of Teaching and Painting

May 21-25, 2023 | Colorado | 10th Birthday Bash

Over 80 Top Expert Artists and 5 Days of Teaching and Painting

May 21-25, 2023 | Colorado | 10th Birthday Bash

Special Celebrity Guest
Jane Seymour!

We are thrilled to announce that Jane Seymour, the accomplished artist and multiple Emmy & Golden Globe winning movie star, will be our special guest at PACE 2023!

Can’t join us in person for the 10th Annual Plein Air Convention & Expo? We have online streaming ticket options so you don’t have to miss out on the fun! Click here to get your online ticket.

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Sample and buy the latest materials and products, including many plein air-specific materials you won’t find in stores. A chance to meet the people with the top brands, ask questions, and see the newest products. Open to the public.

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To attend the Plein Air Convention is truly life-changing, soul-warming, and deeply rewarding. It is an opportunity to connect, network, learn, refresh, and live paint, art & passion! Fantastic on all levels.

— Susanna White

WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE

SPECIAL CELEBRITY GUEST JANE SEYMOUR

A multiple Emmy and Golden Globe winner, recipient of the Officer of the British Empire (OBE) bestowed upon her by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, Jane Seymour has proven her talents in virtually all media, the Broadway stage, motion pictures and television. Seymour has reached success with a career encompassing international movie stardom with lasting films such as “Somewhere in Time” and “Live and Let Die,” and was awarded a Golden Globe for her role as “Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.”

Jane Seymour is a true Renaissance woman.

Not only is she a talented actress, but she is also a gifted painter in both watercolors and oils.

Her love of art and color has led to great success as a painter in watercolors and oils, and as a designer of products from botanicals to home décor.

“We’re honored to have Jane join us. She is not only a celebrity but a plein air painter herself. “ Says Eric Rhoads, Founder of PleinAir magazine. “All VIP attendees will have a photo opportunity with Jane” and she plans to paint with us during the week, and will be on stage as well.

This is a rare opportunity to see one of the most accomplished and celebrated film artists of our time, and we would love for you to be a part of it.

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A PLEIN AIR (OUTDOOR) ARTIST TO ATTEND.

ALL TRAINING SESSIONS ARE INDOORS ON GIANT HIGH-DEFINITION SCREENS.
BEGINNERS AND PROS FEEL RIGHT AT HOME.

Daily Late Afternoon Outdoor Painting After Indoor Training Sessions

Every year, the Plein Air Convention brings the foremost artists in their fields to share their best practices and techniques with you for five days of high-impact art instruction. It’s your chance to be part of a family of artists and to learn from the very top painters in the world.

FIVE STAGES AND OVER 80 INSTRUCTORS

Each action-packed day includes indoor demonstrations on five stages by the world’s leading artists, including specialty sessions for oil, watercolor, pastel, and acrylic. A chance to sample the techniques of a faculty of over 80 painters.
ALL of the Plein Air Convention expert artists and speakers are highly vetted and hand-selected by PleinAir® Magazine. Some of these artists are impossible to get and have flown in from across the world.

For the price of a single workshop, you can learn the techniques of over 80 painters.

Plus they will work with you.

  • Improve Your Painting: World-class painters teaching and coaching you.

  • Practice What You’ve Learned: Daily outdoor painting to try what you discovered earlier.

  • Meet Famous Artists: Get to know the icons of painting. Take a selfie with them.

  • Become a Part of the Outdoor Painting Movement: Experience a paint-out with others.

  • Make New Friends: Our Newcomers Orientation will introduce you to people so you’ll never be alone.

  • Watch Dozens of Painting Demonstrations: Sample many different painting styles.

  • A Giant Expo Hall of Art Materials: A candy store of discount art supplies.

  • A Faculty and Attendee Art Show: Buy art at “family” prices.

  • Sessions from Morning to Night: Like a buffet, take in as much or as little as you want.

SEE SOME OF THE FAMOUS ARTISTS WHO WILL BE YOUR TEACHERS

Artists Teaching Oil, Watercolor, Acrylic, Pastel, and Gouache

2-DAY PRE-CONVENTION WORKSHOP WITH LORI PUTNAM

Saturday, May 20th, 2023 – 9am to 5pm

Sunday, May 21st, 2023 – 8am to 1pm

“The Light Changed” – It is all about the light: Its direction, color, and intensity. Lori Putnam will teach you her successful strategies for capturing that ever-changing light in your landscape paintings. All mediums welcome.

Do you chase the light? There are a few simple steps to ensure you never do that again. Do your dark objects in the light look too dark? Learn how to mix the color you should be using instead. And let’s not forget, not every day is filled with brilliant blue skies and harsh shadows. There is so much more out there to paint! Soft-light, cool light, strong light, blue light. No, that is not a Dr. Seuss book, but it should be. Once you begin to see it, you will be excited about new ideas and possibilities. Learn how to compose and paint overcast, flat, and sun-filled days; morning, mid-day, afternoon, and night.

Lori will teach you to understand and interpret light effects in the landscape. Using slides, demonstrations, and lively discussions, you will leave the workshop with greater confidence and the tools needed to capture a specific place, time, and mood.

You must be registered to attend PACE. 

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Read What These Enthusiastic Attendees Have To Say.

Invaluable!  The demos and interaction with other artists also made for an excellent experience. Thank you!

- Nishita Jain, Columbia, MD

The demos were fantastic and taught me several new techniques. The instructors were all very helpful, supportive and encouraging. The Art Marketing Boot Camp started each day with great ideas to sell and promote your art. All this contributed to four art sales from paintings that were inspired by this convention.  Looking forward to PACE 2019!

- Kathy Rennell Forbes, Atlanta, GA

PACE made me focus on the skill sets I needed to be a much better painter both inside and out.

- Sandy Carter, Tennessee
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Sign Up Today to Make Sure You Have a Seat at This Amazing Event

The Plein Air Convention has sold out and turned people away every year. Don’t let it happen to you. Reserve your seat now for the experience so good we offer a money-back guarantee. You don’t want to miss these amazing landscapes.

GENERAL ADMISSION

$1,697
  • 5 Days of Teaching and Painting
  • Over 80 Instructors on 4 Stages
  • Daily Outdoor Painting Sessions
  • Giant Expo Hall of Art Materials
  • Faculty and Attendee Art Show

GOLD VIP PACKAGE

$2,292
  • Everything in General Admission
  • VIP Front & Center Main Stage Seating
  • VIP Lounge Access
  • VIP Cocktail Party with Faculty
  • VIP Hat & Apron
  • VIP Pin & Badge
  • VIP Ribbon

PLATINUM VIP PACKAGE

$3,092
  • Everything in Gold VIP Package
  • Guaranteed First Row Main Stage Seating
  • VIP Dinner with Eric Rhoads & Main Stage Artists
  • Private Tour of Daniel Sprick’s studio with Eric Rhoads
  • Private Crittique by a Main Stage faculty member
  • In-Room Amenity
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Cancellation Policy

Cancellation today – 12/30/22 = 100% Refund, less a $50 processing fee
Cancellation 12/31/22 – 4/14/23  = 50% Refund, less a $50 processing fee
Cancellation on or after 4/15/23 = No Refund

PACE 2023 Agenda

The Convention will take place at The Westin Westminster.
Rooms here are currently sold out, so please see the next best options below:

Hyatt Place Denver / Westminster
6865 West 103rd Avenue,
Westminster, Colorado 80021

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Denver Marriott Westminster
700 Church Road,
Westminster, Colorado 80021

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SpringHill Suites
6845 W. 103rd Avenue,
Westminster, Colorado 80021

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