CALL FOR ENTRY!

MAY 3 - 9, 2026

GALVESTON, TX

ABOUT THE EVENT

Plein Air Southwest is a juried membership paint out event presented by the Outdoor Painters Society.  The 2026 event is hosted by Galveston Historical Foundation, Galveston, Texas.  44 Juried artists from Texas and across the nation will compete for $25,000+ in cash and merchandise.  Artists will paint for 5 days and nights at selected locations within the city of Galveston.  

THE 2026 AWARDS JUROR: 

BILL DAVIDSON

past Signature member of:

OPA, AIS, LPAPA

https://www.billdavidson.biz  

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!

PLATNIUM SPONSORS

 

                                                

Galveston Historical Foundation

www.galvestonhistory.org

 

 

 

http://www.pleinairmagazine.com/

 

 

https://www.southwestart.com/

WWW.DICKBLICK.COM

SILVER SPONSORS

 

WWW.GAMBLINCOLORS.COM

HOLBEIN Artist Materials - www.holbeinusa.com 

WIND RIVER ARTS - www.windriverarts.com

GOLD SPONSORS

SOURCETEK - https://www.canvaspanels.com