Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival

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Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival Capturing scenic beauty on the spot. What is Plein Air Painting?
“En plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air”.

Nestled on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy, with the highest tides in the world creating unique and ever-changing shoreline scenery, Parrsboro has become home to Canada’s largest Plein Air Festival each June. Nestled on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy, with the highest tides in the world creating unique and ever-changing shoreline scenery, Parrsboro has become home to Canada’s largest Plein Air Festival. Since 2017, Parrsboro Creative has organized the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival, drawing 30 juried artists annually from across North America to compete in painting the picturesque sea and landscapes the Parrsboro Shore has to offer. It’s part of Parrsboro Creative’s vision of developing the area’s cultural economy through the creation and enhancement of a community or artists and artisans that will rejuvenate the community, once a thriving shipbuilding area. Of course, the festival would not be possible without the support of sponsors ranging from government to private enterprise. Its success has been chronicled in media across North America, reaching thousands of artists, art galleries and art collectors’ organizations across the continent. After a shift in 2020 to an online-only event, and Atlantic-only in 2021 due to COVID-19, PIPAF will be returning to an international model in 2022! It describes the art of outdoor painting, using specific skills to capture landscapes and views in natural light. Plein Air painting requires adaptability to a changing environment and speed in applying painting techniques. Plein air events have a dedicated following among artists who appreciate going to new locations and being challenged by the work of other artists on location. https://www.parrsborocreative.com/pipaf

All smiles at pipaf 2026! Volunteers have been busy catching up with artists and making sure they stay hydrated!
06/19/2026

All smiles at pipaf 2026! Volunteers have been busy catching up with artists and making sure they stay hydrated!

Artists locations Friday June 19th! Painting in the purple boundary today!Melanie Levitt - Partridge IslandMary Martin -...
06/19/2026

Artists locations Friday June 19th! Painting in the purple boundary today!

Melanie Levitt - Partridge Island
Mary Martin - Diligent River (after noon – Partridge Island)
Matt Napier - Lighthouse Beach
Cheryl Peddie - Jeffers Brook Falls
Dean Reeves - Two Islands
Rose Da Rosa - 49 Cove Lane
Sharon Wadsworth Smith - Partridge Island
Elizabeth Whelan - Hidden Falls
Sharon Fox Cranston - Partridge Island
Peter Gamble - Force
Doug Geldart - Atlantic Rd Parking Lot
Svitlana Goncharova - Ottawa House
Sara Gray - Diligent River
Gary McFarland - Ridgeview Lane, Greenhill

Check back for more updates! A pipaf cheers to you.

The talented Doug Geldart was spotted on Main St. today! Focused on the architecture and the people of our lovely town. ...
06/18/2026

The talented Doug Geldart was spotted on Main St. today! Focused on the architecture and the people of our lovely town. Check out more from doug here Doug Geldart

Mary Martin, Pauline Boudreau and Svitlana Goncharova in Five Islands today! How we all love the sunny days, the overcas...
06/18/2026

Mary Martin, Pauline Boudreau and Svitlana Goncharova in Five Islands today! How we all love the sunny days, the overcast days can make just as beautiful of an artwork!

Happy pipaf week!

Pauline Boudreau Svitlana Goncharova: Watercolor Art & Lessons

If you are looking to see what Michel Doucet has been up to this week, I’m willing to bet you may catch him around Advoc...
06/18/2026

If you are looking to see what Michel Doucet has been up to this week, I’m willing to bet you may catch him around Advocate Harbour.

A favourite spot of Michel with good reason, he has a way of creating something brilliant and fresh each time he paints it!

michelle

Garry Hamilton found a beautiful bridge to capture today! Check out his collections of work at garryhamilton.com. Keep a...
06/18/2026

Garry Hamilton found a beautiful bridge to capture today! Check out his collections of work at garryhamilton.com.

Keep an eye out for him the rest of the week and stop by for conversation and to witness the creation of something spectacular!

Cheers to PIPAF 2026!

Dean Reeves is working with watercolour this year at pipaf, how exciting it is to see what he has been up to! Check out ...
06/18/2026

Dean Reeves is working with watercolour this year at pipaf, how exciting it is to see what he has been up to! Check out more from Dean on his website and social media!

Make sure to see the debut of his pipaf artworks at the gala this Saturday, June 20th, from 7-10pm. Tickets available at pipaf.ca.

Dean Reeves

Debbie Mueller spotted today painting a wonderful image of a house! Look at the warm glow coming from inside. Debbie Mue...
06/18/2026

Debbie Mueller spotted today painting a wonderful image of a house! Look at the warm glow coming from inside. Debbie Mueller OPA, AWA-artist, oil painter 🌟 check her out!

Anne Wedler and Edward Wedler had some amazing views today! Check out their websites to view more of their work and catc...
06/18/2026

Anne Wedler and Edward Wedler had some amazing views today! Check out their websites to view more of their work and catch the debut of artwork created during the week at our gala this Saturday, June 20th from 7-10pm, tickets available at pipaf.ca

annewedlerart Edward Wedler

Ready to experience some live painting in our beautiful landscapes? Check the list below to find an artist creating near...
06/18/2026

Ready to experience some live painting in our beautiful landscapes? Check the list below to find an artist creating near you! List will be updated throughout the day!

Poppy Balser - Osprey Drive overlooking Two Islands
Sarah Baskin - Advocate Harbour
Sharon Fox Cranston - Wharf Road (overlooking park)
Peter Gamble - Wassons Bluff
Doug Geldart - Ottawa House until 10:00 AM; Partridge Island Weir (10:30–11:30 AM) (morning locations noted)
Svitlana Goncharova - Economy (around Five Islands Ocean Resort campground)
Sara Gray - Five Islands (far end of park by old wife)
Catherine Hillis - Advocate Harbour (at memorial stone)
Marita Hines - Hatfield Road, Fox River
Melanie Levitt - Advocate Harbour
Grant Lounsbury - Age of Sail
Shelley Mansel - Age of Sail
Gary McFarland - Age of Sail (afternoon)
Debbie Mueller - Ship’s Company Theatre
Matt Napier - First Beach / Lighthouse
Cheryl Peddie - Cape Chignecto Red Rocks
Dean Reeves - Partridge Island (AM and early PM)
Sharon Wadsworth Smith - Wharf Road (overlooking park)
Anne Wedler - Gilbert Road near #132
Edward Wedler - Gilbert Road near #132
Elizabeth Whelan - Thomas Cove Coastal Reserve

Cheers pipaf patrons!

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