We welcome artists of all styles and skill levels to join us for our Plein Air Community Paint Out on Saturday, September 27, 2025 in the Village of Fairport, New York.
- Regular Registration fee is $20 and ends on Friday, September 26th at 9:00 pm
- Late Registration fee is $25 and ends Saturday, September 27th at 9:00 am (day of event)
- Painting will happen rain or shine
- Download our map to find boundaries of competition
- By registering, you agree to the Fairport Plein Air rules and guidelines.
The Village of Fairport is a unique, historic but hip (hipstoric?) community whose “Four Corners” occur at the intersection of Main Street and the Erie Canal. The combination of the canal, the railroad, and the historic Rochester, Syracuse & Eastern Railway trolley created a vibrant village hub that is home to a variety of delightful painting subjects. The Erie Canal and its famous lift bridge, trains and boats, Potter Memorial, a handful of pioneer cemeteries, the 1800s homes on the south side of town, the industrial complex at the Cannery on the north side of town, dedicated wetlands, the canal towpath, historic buildings and churches, public art sculptures, wildlife — all of this awaits you as you arrive with your canvas, brushes, easel, and paint.
Artist check-in will occur at 8:30 am at Kennelley Park Gazebo (map). Please bring your blank canvas(es) to check-in to be stamped on the back by staff. After a morning of painting, you will display your work for exhibition and sale at Faircraft Brauhaus. All sales must occur at the exhibition and be processed through the Fairport Public Art Committee.
Timeline for September 27, 2025 Plein Air:
8:30 am: Artists check in at Kennelley Park Gazebo
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Artists paint throughout Fairport Village
1:00-2:00 pm: Artists set up for exhibit at Faircraft Brauhaus
2:00-3:00 pm: Exhibit Attendees – preview event for ticket holders
3:00 pm: Exhibit opens to the public
3:00-3:45 pm: Vote for People’s Choice Award
4:00 pm: Prizes awarded
4:00 – 5:00 pm: Artists deliver their prepared (framed, and with wire or sawtooth) paintings to Stony Point Art Studio, 114 N. Main St., to be placed on long-term display
Prizes to be awarded at 4:00 pm:
“Best in Show” award – $250.00
“People’s Choice” award – $100.00
Five “Juror’s Choice” awards – $50.00 each
“Mayor’s Choice” award – gift basket
“Sponsor’s Choice” award – gift basket
Following the Plein Air:
October 3, 2025: First Friday opening at Stony Point Art Studio 4:00-8:00 pm
October 3rd – 28th: Reimagine the Erie Canal Plein Air paintings on display and available for purchase at Stony Point Art Studio