Olmsted Plein Air Invitational

06/19/2026

ANNOUNCING: A three-day workshop with artist Robert Simone (St. Petersburg, FL) in Atlanta, August 27-29, 2026. Click the link to read the workshop description, learn more about Robert and what materials to bring. Space is Limited.

Painting The Low Country With Special Effects with Robert J. Simone, OPA, NOAPS, ASMA robertjsimone.com About This Course The focus of this course will be painting the structure of marshes, wetlands, and watery edges while learning to suggest detail rather than overstate it — essentially, “paint...

05/21/2026

Save 10% off May 19-22, 2026 with code THEENDISNEAR at checkout before the 2026 OLMSTED PLEIN AIR INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION GALLERY closes Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST!

05/20/2026

Kelley Mogilka won the Artist’s Choice award during our Welcome Reception for her piece, 'Sketch of Jason Bailey.' There’s no higher praise than being chosen by your peers. Paintings are still available over our website!

05/19/2026

The people have spoken! A huge congratulations to Susan D. Waters for winning the People’s Choice Award at the Big Petite Reveal for her enchanting piece, 'Water Lilies.' It’s clear this work truly captured the hearts of everyone who saw it.

Missed the reveal? You can still shop and view the collection online at OlmstedArtsInc.org through May 22, 2026!

05/18/2026

Taking home the top honor! Huge congratulations to Alex Eisenzopf for 'American Concrete (Ponce),' our Best of Show winner. A masterful capture of the urban soul that resonated with everyone—it’s no surprise this piece has already found its forever home. Paintings are still available over our website!

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05/15/2026

Capturing the true essence of our community. Susan D. Waters receives the Bill Selman | Spirit of Atlanta award for 'Janke’s Glassblowers – Old Fourth Ward.' A beautiful nod to the makers who keep Atlanta's artist inspired. Paintings are still available over our website!

05/13/2026

Seth Tummins takes home a Judge’s Award of Merit (selected by Nelda Damiano). This captivating piece was a fast favorite and is officially sold! Paintings are still available over our website!

05/11/2026

Neal Hughes earns a Judge’s Award of Merit from Christopher Groves for 'Morning Fountain.' A masterful ex*****on that has happily moved on to its new collector.

Paintings are still available over our website!

05/09/2026

Peggy Immel receives a Judge’s Award of Merit for 'Just Off Ponce,' recognized by Lese Corrigan for its exceptional technique and perspective. Paintings are still available over our website!

05/08/2026

Double the honors for Jason Bailey! His piece 'Pretty In Pink' snagged the Best On Ponce De Leon award. This stunning, (now sold!) work brought a delicate perspective to one of our most historic corridors. Paintings are still available over our website!