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Capture the beauty of the Lowcountry during Art League’s first inaugural Hilton Head Island Plein Air Paint Out, taking place April 9–10, 2026. This two-day outdoor painting event offers participants the opportunity to paint en plein air at stunning locations throughout Hilton Head Island, celebrating the region’s natural landscapes, coastal light, and distinctive sense of place.The Paint Out will be judged by acclaimed artist Catherine Hillis, with a $1,000 first-place prize awarded to the top entry. Registration for the Paint Out is $75 for the public, or $50 for Art League members.
After painting en plein air during the Hilton Head Island Plein Air Paint Out (April 9–10, 2026), artists are invited to present up to two finished works at Art League Gallery for our Wet Paint Gallery public display.
Artists may also choose to extend the experience by participating in a lively Quick Draw competition on April 11, a fast-paced, crowd-favorite event available as an optional $25 add-on. Art League instructor Carol Iglesias will judge the Quick Draw. The Quick Draw will be held at Shelter Cove Marina.
Learn more at: https://www.artleaguehhi.org/plein-air/
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Gallery: 14 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head 29928 | Academy: 106 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head 29928, Hilton Head Island, SC, United States, South Carolina 29928, 106 Cordillo Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-7537, United States, Hilton Head
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