This year’s exhibition will be shown at the SDWS gallery from July 3rd through July 31, 2024

The exhibition will be open to members and non-members. There will be three cash prizes of $1,000, $500, $300, A People’s Choice Award of $200, and three honorable mentions of $50 each.

Eighth Annual Plein Air Exhibition Juror:

Juror Shuang Li, AIS, ASMA, LPAPA, NWS, WW, SDWS   Shuang Li is committed to the beauty of plein air painting and impressionism. Shuang employs a variety of techniques and is a master of classic and contemporary expression in plein air and studio painting. Shuang captures moods, moments, light, and atmosphere in her paintings. Her paintings are regularly exhibited in national and internation shows, frequently recognized with awards. Shuang has an extensive teaching background and is highly sought after by art organizations for workshops, demonstrations and as juror for shows. She is a signature member in many art organizations, including Laguna Plein Air Painters Association, the National Watercolors Society, the American Watercolor Society, the American Society of Marine Artists, and the San Diego Watercolor Society. She has also been a faculty member for Plein Air Live Convention since 2018.

Shuang will be giving highly sought after premiere workshop in our gallery, check it out in the Workshop Menu tab.

Read Entry Requirements in the Prospectus

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How to Enter

All artists must have an account on our website to enter the exhibition. Current and expired SDWS members can log into their existing account (LOG IN) and follow the below links to enter. If you are a new non-member, you can either register for free or join SDWS. (CREATE AN ACCOUNT)

SDWS Members: 
Non-Members or Expired Members:


Questions? Email pleinairshow@sdws.org for more information.

Forms & Instructions

Accepted artists can access the forms & instructions link below for important information about the show. Artists should download, print, and complete the required forms. Artists shipping their artwork have additional requirements and forms to complete.

Click HERE for the 2024 List of Accepted Artists - Not yet available
Click HERE for Forms & Instructions (Accepted Artists Only) - Not yet available
Click HERE for the 2024 Eighth Annual Plein Air Exhibition Prospectus

Important Dates

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS: May 10 
SHIPPED FRAMED ARTWORK: May 12 - June 25 - The last day for shipped art to arrive is JUNE 25, 2024.
LOCAL FRAMED ARTWORK HAND-DELIVERED TO GALLERY: June 23 - 27 (The last day to hand deliver paintings is June 27, 2024.)
AWARD NOTIFICATIONS: June 30
PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION OPENS: July 3
RECEPTION AND AWARD CEREMONY: July 6, 1-3pm

EXHIBITION CLOSES: July 31
Unsold local artwork will be stored in the storage room and may be picked up August 1-16. Unsold shipped paintings will be mailed on August 2.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Email pleinairshow@sdws.org.