PleinAir Magazine - April Pleinair Salon Online Art Competition

• PleinAir Magazine

• Deadline: April 30th, 2025

• Category: Paintings

• Entry Fees: Yes

• Prize: 50,000 in Total Cash Prizes + Exhibitions

• REGISTRATION: CLICK HERE

The PleinAir Salon Art Competition, created by PleinAir magazine publisher Eric Rhoads, is a prestigious and highly competitive platform that has been inspiring artists for 13 years. Modeled after the celebrated French Salon, originally established by the Académie des Beaux-Arts in Paris, this contest is designed to challenge, inspire, and reward artists through a structured, year-long competition process.

This exclusive competition consists of 12 monthly contests, each offering artists the chance to compete for cash prizes and professional exposure. These monthly contests culminate in the Annual PleinAir Salon Art Competition, where the best of the best go head-to-head for the ultimate honor: a grand prize feature on the cover of PleinAir magazine and $50,000 in total cash awards.

Each month, winners receive not only cash prizes but also extensive promotional opportunities. Their work is showcased across PleinAir magazine’s multiple platforms, including the print edition, e-newsletters, website, and social media, ensuring their talent reaches a broad audience of collectors, galleries, and art lovers.

All monthly winners are automatically entered into the final round of judging, where they compete for the grand prize. The stakes are high, and the anticipation builds throughout the year as artists strive to reach the pinnacle of the competition.

The grand finale of the competition will take place at the 13th Annual PleinAir Salon Awards, presented live at the Plein Air Convention & Expo in May 2024. The overall winner will walk away with a $15,000 cash prize, a career-defining moment that opens doors to new opportunities and recognition.

For artists seeking prestige, exposure, and financial rewards, the PleinAir Salon offers an unparalleled opportunity to elevate their work and compete among the finest talents in the world of plein air and representational painting.