Artists from across the nation. Four days of open-air painting. Two pop-up galleries. Endless Appalachian charm on canvas!
Join us for the 10th Plein Air Abingdon, October 7–10, as artists from across the nation take to the streets, landscapes, and scenic corners of Southwest Virginia to capture the region in the open air.
Don’t miss TWO public Pop-Up Galleries & Receptions, where you can meet the artists, see their freshly painted works, and purchase an original right off the easel.

POP-UP GALLERY & RECEPTION
October 8 | 5:30–7:30 PM
The Barns at Chip Ridge
Be among the first to see works created during Plein Air Abingdon. Enjoy the reception, meet the artists, browse the gallery, and take home a piece that captures the beauty of our region.

GRAND FINALE GALLERY & RECEPTION
October 10 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace
Celebrate the culmination of four days of painting with our Grand Finale Gallery & Reception. Discover an expanded collection of freshly painted works, mingle with the artists, and shop original art created right here in Southwest Virginia.
Both events are open to the public, and artwork will be available for purchase.
Come see what they’ve captured—and find the canvas that captures YOU!