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Our Story

En Plein Air Adventures was born from a simple idea: that art and nature together can create something truly magical.

Art, Outdoors, and Community

En Plein Air Adventures is a community-led art initiative dedicated to celebrating creativity in public spaces through live plein air painting events.

We create opportunities for artists of all skill levels to work outdoors, directly from life, while inviting communities to experience art as it happens — openly, accessibly, and without barriers. There is no expectation to teach, perform, or compete; artists are free to work in their own way, at their own pace. Everyone is welcome.

Adventure

Inspiration

Community

Exploration

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OUR EVENTS

Creating Art in the Open

Our events bring artists together to paint on location across towns and landscapes, responding to light, atmosphere, and place in real time. By taking art out of the studio and into shared spaces, we aim to support artists at all stages of their practice, encourage meaningful connections between artists and the public and celebrate the character and atmosphere of each location. 

Each event is shaped by its surroundings and the people who take part. 

THE ART FORM

Why Plein Air?

En plein air is a French expression meaning "in the open air," and it describes the practice of painting outdoors. This approach revolutionized art in the 19th century when the Impressionists— Monet, Renoir, Pissarro—took their canvases outside to capture light and atmosphere directly from nature.

 

Today, plein air painting remains one of the most rewarding ways to connect with your surroundings. It challenges you to observe carefully, work quickly, and embrace the unexpected—whether that's changing light, shifting weather, or curious onlookers.

 

There's something profoundly satisfying about creating art in the very place that inspires it. The sights, sounds, and sensations of being outdoors become part of the creative process itself.

Register

Sign up as an artist to join us our community

Join Events

Attend outdoor painting sessions in beautiful locations

Create in Nature

Paint surrounded by inspiring natural landscapes

Connect

Build friendships with fellow artists

CREATED BY

R Young Art Gallery

En Plein Air Adventures is created and delivered by R Young Art Gallery, an independent gallery based in Wokingham.

With years of experience supporting artists and delivering community-focused creative projects, the gallery brings a thoughtful, artist-first approach to every event.

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OUR JOURNEY

From Wokingham and Beyond

En Plein Air Adventures began in Wokingham and continues to grow through carefully curated events rooted in place, community, and creativity.

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L O O K I N G  A H E A D

Our Future Plans

We're just getting started. Here's where we're heading next.

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Wokingham

Set across Wokingham, capturing the meeting point of historic streets, green spaces, and surrounding countryside.

Wokingham, Berkshire

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Ready to Join the Adventure?

Whether you're an artist looking to paint outdoors or someone who wants to support the arts, there's a place for you in our community.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about registration or our events, we're here to help.

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Stay Connected

If you’d like to hear about upcoming events, locations, and opportunities to get involved, sign up here to recieve our newsletter.

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