About us
Come join us for a relaxed day of painting in the fresh air! We'll be gathering outdoors to enjoy nature and create art together. We meet on the first and third Saturdays each month from March to October. Our next meetup with be Saturday March 7, 2026 at the NC Museum of Art, in Raleigh.
🖌️ Please bring your own art supplies — whatever you love to use!
👩🎨 No formal instruction will be provided, just an open space to create, share, and connect with fellow artists at your own pace.
Whether you're experienced or just starting out, everyone's welcome. Let's enjoy some creative time under the sky!
Drawing or painting in public can be very intimidating, especially for the introverted. My goal is to form a friendly social group for people who like to paint outdoors and who might find interest and motivation in a friendly, mutually supportive group setting.
Bring your own art supplies and equipment: coffee, snacks, whatever makes you happy and stay for an hour or three. Don't forget to take out what you bring in. Raleigh has so many beautiful parks and greenways and open spaces, I can't wait to get started.
I have always wanted to paint en plein air, but I never got around to actually doing it. I thought it might be fun and motivating to be a part of a group. My experience is primarily in still life oil painting, so I am learning to paint en plein air the hard way: direct experience.
If you would like more information see our Facebook group:
Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group. I posted a PDF about art supplies I recommend there that beginners might find helpful.
I hope you will join us!
Upcoming events
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Fearrington Village
Fearrington Village, 2000 Fearrington Village Center, Pittsboro, NC, USSaturday October 3, 2026 10am
Fearrington Village Shops Inn Spa Restaurant Pittsboro, North CarolinaAnother new location for our group that comes highly recommended. Charming shops, gardens and farmland.
If you are new to painting outdoors and want to know what to bring see my list of suggestions below:
camp chair, water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, snacks/drinks
Watercolors are the easiest to start with and have great portability. I recommend pan watercolors, a water brush and a multimedia sketchbook. Also, a rag or paper towels. A music stand makes for a very inexpensive and portable easel.
Tips
Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.
We have a Facebook group too: Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group.
Please feel free to join us there.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene5 attendees
NC Museum of Art Park Outdoor Painting
North Carolina Museum of Art, 2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC, USNorth Carolina Museum of Art Park
Saturday, October 17, 2026 10 AM
Important: NCMA Park MapBring your art supplies and a blanket or chair. Also, water, snacks and especially bug spray. Spray your bag too or you will be taking bugs home with you. Feel free to come and go as you like. :)
Directions and informational links are below.
Message me if you can't find usWe will be under the trees, above the pond, across from Gyre #16. If you pass the Pavilion #18 you have gone too far.
https://ncartmuseum.org/
Here is a link to the park
https://ncartmuseum.org/visit/museum-park/and a map of the park
https://ncartmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Park-map-2021_for-web.pdfThere are restrooms near the theater, #13 on the map, that should be open.
If you are new to painting outdoors and want to know what to bring see my list of suggestions below:
camp chair, water, sunscreen, bug spray, hat, snacks/drinks
Watercolors are the easiest to start with and have great portability. I recommend pan watercolors, a water brush and a multimedia sketchbook. Also, a rag or paper towels. A music stand makes for a very inexpensive and portable easel.
Tips
Wear comfortable clothing for the weather and supportive shoes for walking on uneven terrain.
Bring a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
Bring water and any other beverages or snacks you may want.
If you don't have an easel or don't prefer standing, bring a folding chair/stool or picnic blanket.
Make sure you're able to carry your supplies for short to medium distances, depending on your preferred painting location.
Be aware of your surroundings and the weather. Watch out for uneven terrain and signs of heat exhaustion. Hike at your own risk. Stay hydrated.
Leave the area as you found it or better. Bring any trash out with you.
We have a Facebook group too: Raleigh Outdoor Painting Group.
Please feel free to join us there.
Looking forward to seeing you,
Jaylene12 attendees
Past events
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