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

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

PLATNIUM SPONSORS

 

                                                

Galveston Historical Foundation
www.galvestonhistory.org 

 

 

http://www.pleinairmagazine.com/

 

https://www.southwestart.com/

WWW.DICKBLICK.COM

SILVER SPONSORS

 

WWW.GAMBLINCOLORS.COM

HOLBEIN Artist Materials

WIND RIVER ARTS - www.windriverarts.com

GOLD SPONSORS

SOURCETEK - https://www.canvaspanels.com