Welcome to the Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists Association, Where Dark Meets Light on Canvas!

Northern Indiana Plein Air Artists

Mission

The Northern Indiana Plein Air provides resources to artists for the creation, education, and dissemination of artistic endeavors of painting in plein air of landscapes of Northern Indiana, and document Northern Indiana landscapes as they currently appear and to further outdoor painting. The methods used for education, promotion, and encouragement include thematic special projects, exhibitions, scheduled paint outs, workshops, and opportunity to display artwork for public exhibitions.

What's Next!

"Earth, Art & Redbuds: The Pokagon Paint Out"

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Kick-off: 9:00 AM at the Upper CCC Pavilion

Celebrate the height of spring color at Pokagon State Park as the redbuds burst into bloom across the rolling hills and lakeside trails. Artists of all skill levels are invited to join this plein air outing to capture the vibrant pinks, soft greens, and natural beauty of one of Indiana’s most beloved parks.

Here is what’s happening:

9:00 AM: Artists meet at the Upper CCC Shelter to head out into the park to find that perfect bloom of color.

All Day: Catch a live Artist Demonstration at the Upper CCC Shelter—see how a masterpiece comes to life from scratch! Artists will be painting around the park.

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Art Display! Stroll through the pavilion and listen to music the fresh works created that morning.

3:00 PM: Celebration time! During the display artists Free Pizza as we wrap up a beautiful Earth Day.

Welcome to 2026: A Year of Light and Color!

Happy New Year, artists! As we step into 2026, the Northern Indiana Plein Air community is buzzing with excitement. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or are just picking up a pochade box for the first time, we are thrilled to have you in our ranks. This year, as our nation celebrates its 250th Anniversary, the Northern Indiana Plein Air Association is embarking on a season-long tribute to the land that has shaped the American character.

From the first sketches of explorers to the modern easels we pitch in our state parks, painting outdoors has always been an act of "witnessing" history. This year, we aren't just painting scenes; we are following in the footsteps of the artists who documented the birth and expansion of our country.

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