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Painters preparing for nocturne painting during 2022 Plein Air Grand Marais. You can still sign up for 2023 PAGM, September 15-23.
Outdoor Painters of Minnesota is a 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit formed to promote and share the practice of outdoor (plein air) painting. We are governed by an all-volunteer board of directors. Our 2023 membership is about 200, and we welcome new members of all backgrounds at every level of experience. OPM strives to coordinate outdoor painting activities, develop opportunities to exhibit together, educate both artists and non-artists in plein air painting, and inspire awareness of the beauty found in nature through painting outdoors.
Email us with questions about OPM and about opportunities to volunteer.
Your contributions directly support our educational workshops and exhibit opportunities.
Your $40 calendar-year membership provides access to paint-outs, workshops, exhibits, and events.

News | Exhibits | Events

Plein Air Grand Marais

Friday, September 15 to Saturday, September 23, 2023
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
115 W. Wisconsin St, Grand Marais, MN
Exhibit Dates: September 22 – October 15, 2023

Paint-Outs

​Paint-Out at Forest History Center

​Host: Nelia Harper
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: at Forest History Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.
(2609 County Road 76, Grand Rapids, MN)

​Paint-Out at Maplewood State Park

​Host: Marc Windahl
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 - Noon to 4pm
Location: Maplewood State Park, north of Fergus Falls, MN