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The Gulfport Merchants Chamber invites artists working in all mediums/substrates to join the Seventh Annual Gulfport Plein Air Festival April 13-18 2026. Embrace the beauty of Gulfport, Florida and create stunning Plein Air paintings between April 13th-18th.
Paint Gulfport’s scenic locations and submit your completed painting on Friday April 17th at the Gulfport Merchant Chamber Welcome Center between 1-2 PM and 4-5pm.
Registration includes a plein air workshop on Saturday, April 18th 10am-12 pm.
Join us for the festival finale Exhibition & Collector’s Sale on April 18th from 4-6pm with prizes and awards! Artists must be present.
Registration fee: $40. There is a $4 processing fee.
Registration deadline: March 31, 2026
Local Lodging:
Peninsula Bed & Cocktails - Use promo code ART to recieve 20% off of your stay!
Sea Breeze Manor Inn – 20% discount with the mention of Plein Air.
Event Schedule:
- Monday 4-6 PM, Artist Meet & Greet and debrief, canvas stamping
- Tuesday 10-1 - Artists paint the town – Downtown Gulfport (Tues Market) – Julie canvas stamping
- Wednesday 9:30-12:30 - Artists paint the town – Gulfport Beach
- Thursday 6pm - Artist Reception at Seabreeze Manor Inn
- Thursday 7pm - Artists paint the town – Evening Nocturne
- Friday 9:30-12:30 – Artists paint the town – Marina. Artists drop off paintings for the exhibit at Welcome Center 1-2pm and 4-5pm.
- Saturday 10-12 PM - Plein Air Workshop/Demo at Veteran's Park with Jack Providenti
- Saturday 4-6 PM Exhibition Reception, Awards & Collectors Sale
Special Instructions
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Click on “Submit Your Art”
2. Create an account (You can use your name as the “artist brand name”)
3. Go to the next page
4. Ignore the art submission section at the top of the page. You’ll submit your art in person at the event.
5. Enter your payment information at the bottom of the page.
Bring canvases to the Gulfport Welcome Center (5317 Gulfport Blvd) for stamping at the Artist Meet & Greet on Monday April 13th 4-6pm. (canvas stamping also available on Tuesday)
Curators
- Deserie Valloreo