Short Description
Welcome to the 15th Annual PleinAir Salon Online Art Competition!
Because this competition is created by PleinAir magazine, which features not only plein air paintings, but also studio paintings, all types of paintings are eligible* and do not need to have been completed in plein air. As we know, many plein air painters finish paintings in the studio or also work in entirely different subject matter. Our interest is in rewarding great paintings.
You Could Win $15,000 and be on the cover of PleinAir Magazine!
Eligibility
Because this competition is created by PleinAir magazine, which features not only plein air paintings, but also studio paintings, all types of paintings are eligible* and do not need to have been completed in plein air. As we know, many plein air painters finish paintings in the studio or also work in entirely different subject matter. Our interest is in rewarding great paintings.
This is a traditional 2d painting and drawing competition. Photography, digital, AI-generate or 3d art is NOT eligible.
Original Artwork: All entries must be original compositions and cannot be based on anything that has been published elsewhere. Copies of other artists’ work are NOT considered original and are not eligible.
Photographs: Paintings based on another person’s photograph (even if copyright-free) are NOT eligible. Reference photos must belong to the artist entering.
One Artist Only: All entries must be 100% painted by the artist entering and cannot have been painted partially by an instructor. Nor can someone enter the artwork of an artist who is now deceased. Paintings that were created as part of a group workshop where multiple artists painted the same image are NOT eligible.
Paintings/Drawings ONLY: Photography, AI, digital, printed or painted over photographs are PROHIBITED.
The PleinAir Salon reserves the right to refuse any artwork if the method with which is was created is questionable. And any artist who enters digitally altered images will be banned for future competitions.
Categories: There are 19 categories to enter. Please read the criteria for each category clearly, as some have restrictions. If a painting does not meet the criteria for the category it was entered into, it will be disqualified. Click here to view all the Categories.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
$50,000 in Total CASH Prizes
Annual Awards: $26,000 in Cash Prizes
First Place Overall: $15,000 + the cover of PleinAir® Magazine
Second Place Overall: $3,000
Third Place Overall: $2,000
Honorable Mentions (3): $750
Best Medium (6): $450
Artist’s Choice Award: $300
Monthly Awards: $24,750 in Cash Prizes
First Place Overall: $600
Second Place Overall: $400
Third Place Overall: $300
Category Awards: $50 (each category)
Entry Fee
- Early Bird Entry Fee: From the 1st-15th each month. First entry is $29, all additional entries are $12.*
- Regular Entry Fee: From the 16th-month-end. First entry is $40, all additional entries are $16.*
Location
Florida, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
Website Link: https://pleinairsalon.com/?utm_campaign=pleinair-salon-15th&utm_source=website&utm_medium=ad-external&utm_content=20250402-pleinair-salon-15th-classified-archive&utm_term=artwork-archive
