Plein Air Liberty Application 2026

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Plein Air Liberty 2026

October 1, 2 & 3, 2026
Historic Liberty, Missouri

Painting Liberty. Building Community.

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Plein Air Liberty!

Join us for three days of outdoor painting in beautiful Historic Liberty, Missouri. Plein Air Liberty celebrates the beauty, history, architecture, and landscapes that make our community unique while providing artists with a fun, competitive, and welcoming painting experience.

Whether you're a seasoned plein air painter or new to the competition scene, you'll enjoy painting throughout Liberty's historic downtown, neighborhoods, parks, and scenic locations.

Nearly $3,000 in Cash Awards & Purchase Awards!

Event Schedule

Artist Check-In & Daily Stamping
The Artisan Market
118 N. Main Street
Liberty, MO 64068

Thursday, October 1
Quick Paint Competition
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
$500 Purchase Award

Friday, October 2
Quick Paint Competition
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$500 Purchase Award

Saturday, October 3
Main Competition
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Premier Purchase Award - $800

Judging, Awards Reception & Artwork Sale
5:00 PM

The Artisan Market
118 N. Main Street
Liberty, MO 64068

Cash Awards

Best of Show - $500

1st Place - $250

2nd Place - $150

3rd Place - $100

Participation Details:

· Who Can Participate: Artists of all skill levels

· Registration: Ongoing

· Pre registration Fee: $35

· Event Day Registration: $45

· Plein Air Liberty participants will be given more information about the purchase award locations at the event.

· Participants will be able to submit up to three pieces for consideration for best of show.

· All paintings that are considered for cash or purchase prizes must be wired and hung by 4:45pm.

To be eligible for prizes you must register and be stamped each day of the event. By registering you agree to sell anything entered in the awards process. You are not required to enter all paintings completed on the day of the event. Paintings may be sold from your easel anytime during the event. If a painting is sold in advance, it will not be eligible for the Purchase Award or Cash competition. All paintings must be created within the boundaries set out each day.

By participating in this event you agree to the following; Liberty Plein Air 2026 is provided with no special warranty either expressed or implied. The organizers, including but not limited to the event volunteers and The Artisan Market assume no liability for any loss, theft, damage or injury to property or persons whether arising in contract, negligence, equity or otherwise. Participation in the event is considered "at your own risk." All participants must use due care under the circumstances to comply with all rules regulations, statutes and laws of the state of Missouri and the City of Liberty.  

*Young Artists (10 to 17 yrs old)  must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Parent or guardian must complete and sign the application.