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 2021 membership is about 150, 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.
News & Events
PAGM Competition Exhibit at Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Plein Air Sidewalk Art Materials Expo at Wet Paint
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Wet Paint
1684 Grand Avenue St Paul, MN 55105 Sunday, October 24, 2021 • 1:00-3:00pm Sign up to attend or demonstrate plein air painting on the sidewalk boulevard across from Wet Paint. Compare easels and pochades, ask and answer questions, and experiment with samples. Staff from Wet Paint, OPM's longtime sponsor, will be on hand to visit and answer questions. |
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2021 Fall Members' Show at the Phipps Center for the Arts
Our exhibit dates have been moved later into summer for OPM's 2021 Field-to-Studio exhibit at the Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, Wisconsin. Artists may submit 2 plein air paintings or a studio exhibited with plein air field study. Studies may be framed or not, the idea being to educate our audience about artists' process when creating paintings from observation and design rather than from photos. Large paintings are welcome, but please email us if your painting is larger than 48" in any direction to confirm available space. The Phipps will handle sales and retain 40% commission.
Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust Street
Hudson, WI 54016
Sign Up Deadline: October 15, 2021
Exhibit Dates: October 29 – December 5, 2021
Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust Street
Hudson, WI 54016
Sign Up Deadline: October 15, 2021
Exhibit Dates: October 29 – December 5, 2021
Attending Watercolor Live? You can support OPM, too!
OPM is an affiliate of Streamline Publishing, which offers grants to arts organizations that help promote their online workshops. Please follow this link if you plan to attend the Watercolor Live event January 27-29, 2022: OPM will receive a grant for each registration.
OPM is an affiliate of Streamline Publishing, which offers grants to arts organizations that help promote their online workshops. Please follow this link if you plan to attend the Watercolor Live event January 27-29, 2022: OPM will receive a grant for each registration.