


Loved by Artists in 40+ Countries
For the first time ever, you can stream every stage of the world's largest gathering of outdoor painters live in high-definition.
Live Stream May 14-17, 2026
Replays June 1, 2026
Only $697


If travel barriers like distance, cost, scheduling conflicts, or family responsibilities are keeping you home, the PACE Streaming Pass is your solution.
While it is not a replacement for attending the convention in person, it delivers the educational core of the event—demonstrations and instruction from 40+ faculty members—straight to your studio. Now, you can still experience 3 days of painting inspiration and learn from the world’s leading plein air artists without ever booking a flight
Never miss the session you wanted to see.

Watch demonstrations from all five stages of the convention and move between sessions throughout the day.

Select outdoor demonstrations will be filmed so you can paint the same locations alongside the teaching artists.

Use your replay access to revisit demonstrations, pause the instruction, and study techniques at your own pace.

*The evening events not available for streaming and final-day all-day paint-out (May 18) is NOT included.
Most workshops give you one instructor for a few days. PACE gives you 3 full days learning, painting, and getting real feedback from 40+ of the world’s top plein air artists.
May 14-17 2026
The Ozarks Branson, MO
Everything you need to turn your studio into a plein air classroom and learn from the world's best.

For the first time ever, you are not limited to just one room. View the exact same demonstrations happening inside the convention and switch between all five stages throughout the day. Never miss the instructors you want to see most.

Become part of the world’s largest gathering of plein air artists. You will receive world-class instruction and guidance from over 40 leading masters to inspire your next artistic breakthrough.

We are bringing the beauty of the outdoors to your screen. Watch select artists painting live on location, allowing you to set up your easel and paint the exact same scenes alongside them from home.

Turn the convention into months of learning. Streaming-only attendees receive 90 days of full replay access to pause, rewatch, and study the demonstrations at your own pace.

Everything comes together. The learning, the experiences, and the friendships settle into place. You leave not just inspired, but grounded—with clearer direction, renewed motivation, and momentum that carries forward long after the event ends.
*The evening events not available for streaming and final-day all-day paint-out (May 18) is NOT included.
NOTE: Allows entrance to all five days. General Pass holders may attend all main event sessions.
This does NOT include pre-convention workshop,basics course, transportation to the paint outs, easel space.
Everything you need to turn your studio into a plein air classroom and learn from the world's best.
NOTE: Allows entrance to all five days. General Pass holders may attend all main event sessions.
This does NOT include pre-convention workshop,basics course, transportation to the paint outs, easel space.
$797 $697
May 14-17 2026
Got questions? We’ve got answers!
You get live streaming access to demonstrations across all five convention stages, plus coverage of select outdoor painting demonstrations from May 15–17, 2026. You can switch seamlessly between rooms throughout the day to watch the exact sessions you want, and you will also receive 90 days of replay access to study the demonstrations at your own pace.
Both. You’ll watch live demos and paint outdoors daily, with instructors actively walking the field, answering questions, and helping you correct mistakes in real time.
Instruction covers oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and gouache, with specialized tracks so you can focus on what matters most to your work.
Yes. Instructors and field mentors provide direct guidance, critiques, and answers while you’re painting, not weeks later when it’s too late to apply
PACE is a live, in-person event held in the Ozarks (Branson, MO). Some sessions may include replays, but the core experience is fully immersive and on location.
No problem. You can move at your own pace, choose sessions that fit your goals, and access full replays so nothing important is missed.
You’ll learn from 75+ world-class plein air artists, hand-selected for their ability to teach clearly and generously, not just paint well.
Most workshops give you one instructor for a few days.PACE gives you 5 full days learning from dozens of top artists, painting alongside them, and applying techniques immediately in the field.
No. Pre-convention workshops are optional add-ons designed for deeper, small-group instruction. They sell out quickly and are ideal if you want a head start.
Travel and lodging are not included, but we’ve secured special PACE hotel rates nearby and provide guidance to make logistics easy.
Yes. Clear cancellation terms are provided during registration so you can book with confidence.
Simply choose your ticket tier and complete registration. Spots are limited, and PACE regularly sells out.

Thousands of Happy Artists

You don’t have to miss the teaching of PACE this year. Join the world’s leading plein air artists from anywhere, and turn 4 days of live, 5-stage instruction into months of learning.








Disclaimer: Plein Air Convention & Expo is an educational event designed to inspire and teach techniques used by professional artists. Results and levels of success will vary from person to person based on individual effort, practice, and experience. The examples and testimonials shared on this page are from real participants who have expressed their personal views and opinions; these should not be taken as guarantees of results.
No one should expect to achieve the same outcomes without consistent effort and dedication. Any references to improvements in painting skills or artistic growth are aspirational in nature. This event, its content, and its instructors do not offer or imply professional certification or career advancement.
By participating, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own artistic progress and decisions. Our company assumes no liability for any outcomes based on the instruction provided. Always do your own research and trust your judgment.