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Plein Air Key West
Plein Air Key West is a non-juried plein air painting event sponsored by the Key West Art Center & Gallery. All activities take place at our gallery located at 301 Front St.
Friday, March 12, 2027
8:30am - 12:30pm Plein Air Workshop with Patricia Sweet
$150 Nonmember/$125 KWAC Member
4:00 - 5:00pm Artist Demo - Patricia Sweet
Free
Saturday, March 13, 2027
8:30-9:30am Plein Air Key West - Artist Check-In
1:30pm Contest Artwork Turn-In
5:00-7:00pm Event Reception & Awards
Questions? Contact info@keywestartcenter.com
Plein Air Workshop with Patricia Sweet
Visiting artist, Patricia Sweet, is offering a three hour workshop with plein air pointers. More info soon.
Cost:$150 Nonmember/$125 KWAC Member
Plein Air Demo
Friday, March 12, 2027 4-5pm
Visiting Artist, Patricia Sweet, will do a plein air demo at the Art Center's Monthly Meeting.
Register
Sing Up info for class & contest coming soon
2026 Plein Air Key West
Expediency & Creativity
Artists had 5 hours to whip up their masterpieces.
Comraderie & Competition
2026 Plein Air Key West Winners
1st Place - Samuel Alvarez
2nd Place - Michele Byrne
3rd Place - Ryan Kemppainen
Honorable Mention - Clay Sayre
People's Choice - Abigail White
Reception
Enjoy art & refreshments. Vote for the People's Choice award starting at 5pm.