# Event Details - **Event Name**: Artists Paint OC Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Artists Paint OC 2026 Save the date for our 21st Artists Paint OC August 12th-16th, 2026! The Art League of Ocean City invites everyone to experience Ocean City through outdoor painting during Artists Paint OC: Plein Air (French for "in the open air") Festival, August 12–16, 2026. Fifty-plus artists from the Mid Atlantic region will paint throughout Ocean City and its surrounding areas—from sunny beaches and boardwalk spectacles to maritime scenes and the expansive agricultural vistas of the Eastern Shore. The festival concludes with an outdoor gallery and sale of all the original art created during the festival, with cash prize awards totaling over $10,000. Locals and visitors can observe artists at work across town each day of the festival, view the finished works, and shop original art inspired by our beloved region at the Wet Paint Sales: Saturday, August 15th from 5-7pm Sunday, August 16th from 1-3pm Live music and complimentary refreshments enhance the shopping experience at the outdoor gallery, which captures Ocean City’s spectacular sunrises, sunsets, moonlit waters, and energy. Juror: Kevin Fitzgerald ------------------------ 2026 Artist Registration This limited competition is open to just 50 artists (18+), so early registration is encouraged. Participants will display and sell their work at our Wet Paint Sale, with the opportunity to win over $6,000 in awards, including a $2,500 First Place prize and the $1,000 Spirit of OC Award, along with several specialty awards celebrating light, maritime scenes, nocturnes, and more. Artists are also invited to participate in the Quick Paint Competition on August 16, where painters create works against the clock in downtown Ocean City before returning to the Arts Center for judging and a public art sale. The event will be juried by acclaimed painter Kevin Fitzgerald, whose work has been exhibited and collected internationally. Registration is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. $50 – Art League Members $65 – Non-Members Registration includes participation in the Artists Paint OC event and the Quick Paint Competition. CLICK HERE FOR 2026 PROSPECTUS: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/app/uploads/2026/03/2026-Plein-Air-Prospectus-and-Registration-form.pdf Registration is currently full. Click Here for the Waitlist: https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/3013 ------------------------ Quick Paint Paint against the clock in downtown Ocean City for your chance at $650 total prizes sponsored by the OCDC - Ocean City Development Corporation! Date: August 16, 9am-11am Location: Downtown Ocean City (painting) and OC Center for the Arts (sale) Awards: 1st Place - $300 2nd Place - $200 3rd Place - $100 1 Honorable Mention - $50 Click Here to Register! https://canvas.artleagueofoceancity.org/classes/3054 (NOTE: Artists registered for the full Plein Air event are automatically signed up for the Quick Paint and do not need to sign up separately). ------------------------ Kids Paint OC July 1-31: Paint outdoors in OC Sun. August 9: Deadline for artwork entry Fri. August 14: Art show and award winners to remain on display during the Artists Paint OC Plein Air Festival Free! Save the date for Kids Paint OC this August! Young artists ages 6–17 are invited to paint outdoors throughout July and showcase their work at a special exhibit and awards event during the Artists Paint OC Festival. Featuring over $500 in cash prizes and an Ice Cream Social sponsored by Island Creamery, this fun-filled event celebrates creativity and community. Families can also enjoy the Wet Paint Sales on August 15 & 16, featuring freshly created artwork from our Artists Paint OC event available for purchase. Registration available soon! ------------------------ Click Here for Full Festival Information: https://artleagueofoceancity.org/artists-paint-oc-2/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocean-city/artists-paint-oc-festival/200030088364306 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, music, contests, workshops, fine-arts, kids, live-music, entertainment, crafts, shopping, music-festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 118 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ocean City - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: 502 94th St (Bayside), Ocean City, MD, United States, Maryland 21842 - **lat**: 38.4099 - **long**: -75.06178 - **full address**: 502 94th St (Bayside), Ocean City, MD, United States, Maryland 21842 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Artists Paint OC Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/240bd70066bb7a0a645e567d7ce8c46233bed77c70d00a2117ed831aa13e4ecc-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1786381526 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Artists Paint OC Festival being held? - **A:** Artists Paint OC Festival takes place on Wed, 12 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 16 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 502 94th St (Bayside), Ocean City, MD, United States, Maryland 21842. - **Q**: Who is organizing Artists Paint OC Festival? - **A:** Artists Paint OC Festival is organized by Art League of Ocean City MD. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Artists Paint OC Festival is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ocean City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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