Community Opportunities

  • Members' upcoming art shows, receptions, and presentations

  • News from other Minnesota and regional arts organizations

  • Invitations to paint or exhibit

  • Calls for artwork submissions

These are not OPM-sponsored activities, but rather a resource for Minnesota plein air artists.

Events and exhibits of OPM Members’ Paintings

open studio and gallery show
carl bretzke

Date: Thursday, October 22
Time: 5pm-9pm
Location: 430 N. 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN

Attend the Open Studio and Gallery opening at the Kickernick Building. The event features over 30 open studios, as well as a new gallery show, with refreshments and live music. Carl’s studio is #204 and Kristie’s in #222.

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery Presents:
Allison Eklund

Date: Friday, December 4 - Sunday, January 3
Time: During normal gallery hours
Location: Johnson Heritage Post, 115 W. Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604

holiday open studio and party
Kar-Keat Chong

Date: Saturday, December 5
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: 1729 N. 2nd St., Stes 301-303, Minneapolis, MN 55411

Join in the fun at our annual holiday open house at the studio, featuring work by Kar-Keat Chong and other artists. Hope to see you there!

Additional Paint-Outs in Minnesota

The following paint-out opportunities are organized through OPM members, but not managed by OPM. Please contact the listed coordinator for more information, with questions, or to participate.

Please use the Opportunity Submission Form to share your paint-out with us.

Call for Art & Competitions

None listed - Please use the Opportunity Submission Form to share your opportunity with us.