2025 Plein Air Competition at the Paint the Town Labor Day Weekend Show

  • 29 Aug 2025
  • 4:00 PM
  • 30 Aug 2025
  • 3:00 PM
  • 3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, MD 20895

Registration

  • Adult Members participate free.
  • Non-member fee
  • Participants under the age of 18 are free. Parents /guardians are responsible for their children throughout this event.

Registration is closed

Registration open  July 15-Aug 30


One of the special highlights of our annual Paint the Town Labor Day Show is our Plein Air Competition.

"Plein Air" means making art from life in the moment, and  outdoors.

Costumed models will also be present from 10-1 at Flynn Park and MOB Vintage for the competition.

Artists can register their canvases as early as 4-7pm on Friday, August 29 and  7-11am on Saturday, August 30. Artists can submit one (1) two-dimensional work of art by 3pm on Saturday, August 30 for judging and sale at the general art exhibit. Prizes will be awarded during a reception that evening at 6 pm in youth and adult categories.

Judge: MAA is honored to present gallery owner and curator Christopher Addison as the judge for the Plein Air competition for 2025. You can read about Mr Addison here.

Artwork may be priced for sale and left on display at the Kensington Armory through Monday's exhibition. 

This activity is open to members, non-members and children.

Registration: Register on this page in advance, or in person at the Kensington Armory on August 29 or 30.

Cost: The competition is free for MAA members in good standing and for children (under age 18). Non-member adults pay $10 per person.

Download the 2025 PTT Plein Air Rules & Information for complete details.

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