Quinte en Plein Air

The 8th annual Quinte en Plein Air Festival is a four-day event from June 22nd-25th where artists leave their studios behind to paint and showcase their work outdoors. Artists have the opportunity to capture the beautiful images of historic downtown Belleville, the shores of the Bay of Quinte, the famous ‘Old East Hill,’ the Moira River, and numerous other painting locations in the Quinte region.

This event is a juried competition open to artists working in various mediums such as: watercolour, acrylic, soft pastel and oil.

Everyone is invited to experience this special weekend and participate in this unique one-of-a kind-event, celebrating the beauty of the Quinte region en plein air, with prizes and recognition to be won!

For more information and to read the rules and regulations for this festival, visit the QAC website here.

Registration will take place on Thursday from 10 AM – 4 PM, Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM and Saturday from 9 AM – 12 PM. All painting must stop by Saturday at 2 PM.

Please note: the event will take place rain or shine. There are no refunds.

Tickets are $70 for Quinte Arts Council members and $80 for non-members. Click here to purchase tickets.