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All air Events (60)

Monaghan Plein Air 2026

August 8, 2026 all day – Lough Muckno, Castleblaney, Co. Monaghan Mailing List Sign-up link ( below). Also Fb and Insta accounts. Organized by Monaghan Plein Air | Type: 1day, plein, air, event

Old Killaghtee Church

August 23, 2025 from 2pm to 5pm – Killaghtee Old Church, Cemetery, and Ancient Stone Slab Cross Old Killaghtee Church is an important part of our local history, having served both Catholic and Protestant communities. The Killaghtee Cross gravestone from circa 450AD can be found in the Graveyard… Organized by Paul Smith | Type: plein, air

Russborough Plein Air

September 21, 2025 all day – Russborough House A day of Plein air with demonstrations by Dave West, Brenda Malley, Will Nathans, and Yanny Petters – offering tips on technique, composition, colour, and capturing light. You can also enter a… Organized by Schoolhouse for Art | Type: one-day, plein, air

Lough Boora Sculpture Park Plein Air

June 13, 2026 to June 14, 2026 – Lough Boora Sculpture Park, Co. Offaly After a successful launch last year Esker Arts is delighted to once again host a unique plein air painting weekend based in the extraordinary and distinct environment of Lough Boora Sculpture Park. T… Organized by Esker Arts Centre, Tullamore, Co. Offaly | Type: plein, air, painting, event

Dunlavin Plein Air Competition

June 21, 2026 from 10am to 3:30pm – Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow Part of Dunlavin Arts Festival 2026 PLEIN AIR COMPETITION — Sunday 21st June, 10am–3:30pm —Join our inaugural Plein Air competition celebrating Midsummer in Dunlavin. Artists of all levels areinvite… Organized by Dunlavin Arts Festival 2026 | Type: plein, air, competition

Louth Plein Air

July 11, 2026 to July 12, 2026 – See Web link Organized by Leonora Reilly | Type: plein, air, weekend
Limerick PleinAir Festival

July 11, 2026 at 10pm to July 12, 2026 at 10pm – Limerick Limerick PleinAir Festival 2026 11 and 12 July 2026 Join us for a relaxed and inspiring weekend of outdoor painting at the Limerick PleinAir Festival 2026. We will spend two days painting together… Organized by Karina Guseva | Type: plein, air, festival, competition, workshop.

Arklow Plein Air Event

July 17, 2026 to July 19, 2026 – Arklow 3 day event. Maximum 36 artists with exhibition until end of August. Details a little scant yet on exactly how this will work but tickets available to purchase at €40 via Eventbrite. Organized by Arklow Arts Centre | Type: plein, air, event

Art In The Open Festival 2026

July 26, 2026 to August 3, 2026 – Wexford Town Europe’s premier plein air event. 6 days painting in a variety of stunning locations in S.E. Ireland. Coach travel available daily. Masterclasses with 10 world class professional artists. Evenin… Organized by Art in the Open CLG | Type: plein, air, festival