2026 Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out Exhibition

The Morgan Hill Plein Air Paint Out is an annual event that brings together several accomplished artists from across California. Over the course of three days, these professional painters work outdoors within a 20-mile radius of Morgan Hill, capturing the region’s diverse and beautiful landscapes. The event culminates in more than 60 completed paintings, which are judged and recognized with awards. We are thrilled to welcome artist Paul Kratter as the judge for this year’s invitational.

“Plein air” is a French term meaning painting outdoors, on location. This approach allows artists to respond directly to their surroundings, capturing natural light, shifting color, and movement, resulting in works that convey the true spirit of a place and moment.

Artist List:

Joe Altwer
Rebecca Arguello
Nathaniel J. Bice
Scott Johnson
Philippe Gandiol
Cleo Vilett
Jamie Morgan
Ken Christensen
Clark Mitchell
Terri Ford
David Savellano
Nancy Takaichi
Mila Kirillova
Uma Kelkar
Randall Stauss
Denise Busony