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CALL FOR ENTRY!


MAY 3 - 9, 2026

GALVESTON, TX


ABOUT THE EVENT

Plein Air Southwest is a juried membership paint
out event presented by the Outdoor Painters Society. 
The 2026 event is hosted by Galveston Historical
Foundation, 
Galveston, Texas.  44 Juried artists from Texas
and across the nation will compete for $25,000+ in cash
and merchandise. Artists will paint for 5 days and nights
at selected locations 
within the city of Galveston.  


THE 2026 AWARDS JUROR: 


BILL DAVIDSON

past Signature member of: OPA, AIS, LPAPA


www.billdavidson.biz


CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS

CLICK HERE TO ENTER


Visit the EVENTS Tab for information
about Bill's 
3-day Plein Air Workshop

May 5, 6, 7, 2026


THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

PLATNIUM SPONSORS

 

                                                

Galveston Historical Foundation
www.galvestonhistory.org 

 

 

http://www.pleinairmagazine.com/


 

https://www.southwestart.com/


http://www.dickblick.com

WWW.DICKBLICK.COM



SILVER SPONSORS


http://www.gamblincolors.com 

WWW.GAMBLINCOLORS.COM




HOLBEIN Artist Materials



WIND RIVER ARTS - www.windriverarts.com


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GOLD SPONSORS



SOURCETEK - https://www.canvaspanels.com


















                                             





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