Pike Road 15th Annual Plein Air Paint Out

Category
Date
Oct 07 - 11 2026
Time
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Pike Road Arts Center
944 Wallahatchie Road, Pike Road, AL 36064

Join us on Oct. 7-10 as artists from across the River Region and beyond bring their creative spirits and fresh perspectives to our hometown for the 15th annual Pike Road Plein Air Paint Out.

Plein air painting is fast-paced, outside (plein air is French for “outdoors”) and focuses on landscapes and scenes’ ever-changing light and colors. Pike Road Arts Council Coordinator, Patty Payne, welcomes and invites the whole community to join in the fun of the Pike Road, Alabama 2026 Paint Out featuring Alabama Plein Air Artists.

CLICK HERE FOR PLEIN AIR ARTIST REGISTRATION

  • This year’s theme is “The American Landscape.” Participating artists will be out and about during the weekend, capturing the unique rural charm and treasured community characteristics that make the Town of Pike Road such a special place to live and visit. We encourage everyone to stop, say hello, and share that Pike Road “Welcome Home” hospitality as artists disperse and paint around the Town. We look forward to seeing the familiar faces of artists who have been painting with us for the last 15 years, and we welcome new artists joining us forthe first time! Register by emailing Patty Payne: patty@pikeroad.us.

Please view a detailed/printable Timeline of Events for the 15th Annual Plein Air here: 15th Annual Plein Air Paint Out 

SCHEDULE:

AT THE PIKE ROAD ARTS CENTER, 944 WALLAHATCHIE ROAD, PIKE ROAD, AL 36064

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7th 

  • FACULTY HOSTED WORKSHOPS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8th

  • FACULTY HOSTED WORKSHOPS

4 – 8 PM :

  • Registration open!

5:30 PM :

  • Recognition of My Pike Road Youth Art Contest
  • Welcome from Mayor Gordon Stone
  • Blended Brushes! Watch our faculty blend their talents on canvas!
  • Reception included!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9th

AT THE PIKE ROAD ARTS CENTER, 944 WALLAHATCHIE ROAD, PIKE ROAD, AL 36064

7:30 – 4:00 PM :

  • Registration Open!

11:30 AM :

  • Clinic: Getting the Right Green with Charles Payne at Founders Station

5:00 – 7:00 PM :

  • Golden Hour Painting at The Waters

7:00 – 8:30 PM :

  • Golden Hour Painting Reveal with Dessert Reception. The Water’s Sales Office. Meet the artists and vote on the People’s Choice for Golden Hour paintings
  • Dinner on your own

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10th

AT THE PIKE ROAD ARTS CENTER, 944 WALLAHATCHIE ROAD, PIKE ROAD, AL 36064

7:30 – 3:30 PM :

  • Registration and canvas stamping available

11:30 AM :

  • Clinic: THE IMPORTANCE (AND FUN) OF SKETCHING with Leslie Brasher at Anne’s Farm

6-8 PM :

  • Artists’ Dinner AT GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11th

AT THE PIKE ROAD ARTS CENTER, 944 WALLAHATCHIE ROAD, PIKE ROAD, AL 36064

7:30 AM :

  • Registration and canvas stamping open

12:00 PM :

  • All art turned in FRAMED and READY TO HANG for the show

1 PM :

  • Artist preview of art before reception opens5

2 PM :

  • Reception and Wet Paint Show and Sale

2:00 – 3:30 PM :

3:45 PM :

  • Announcement of Blended Brushes Drawing Winners

4:00 PM :

  • People’s Choice Awards Announced