2026 Plein Air Competition Winners

L-R: Debanjana Bhattacharjee, Matt Andrews, Jules Schurer, and Gerard Erley. 

Congratulations to our Plein Air Competition Winners!! These artists participated in the new format of our Plein Air Competition that included 3 painting days and the addition of Moore Farms Botanical Garden as painting location.

Thanks to judge Paula Holtzclaw for taking on the tough job of judging the artworks!

1st Place: Matt Andrews

2nd Place: Russell Jewell

3rd Place: Jules Schurer

Honorable Mention: Gerard Erley & Debanjana Bhattacharjee

Shout-Out: Suzanne Brazil

People’s Choice: Gerard Erley & Russell Jewell

L-R: Russell Jewell, Suzanne Brazil

Attend the 2026 ArtFields Festival through May 2nd for more art-filled fun. View the full festival event schedule HERE.