CAPITAL PLEIN AIR 2026
REGISTRATION IS OPEN (Closes Sunday April 12th)
Please read our Terms & Conditions before registration.
When registering for Capital Plein Air Festival, you must select one of the following categories. Please choose carefully, as categories cannot be changed once you’ve registered.
Open Category
All artists, regardless of age or skill level, may select this option and will be judged against other professional artists.
Non-Professional
For artists over 18 years of age who would prefer to be judged against their peers, rather than professional artists.
PAINT EXHIBIT AND SELL AT ALL EVENTS (Inc Quick Draw)
Includes
- Access to paint and exhibit at all PRE-FESTIVAL AND FESTIVAL events (MON-SUN)
- Eligible for entry into prizes and awards (CaPA Awards, Quick Draw)
- Access to exclusive painting locations (National Arboretum, Government House, Parliamentary Triangle)
- Networking events and artist community
- Art sale opportunities
- Access to workshops conducted by Festival Artists (additional workshop fees apply).
- Free entry to Special Guest and Feature Artist demonstrations and presentations during the festival weekend.
PAINT AND SELL AT QUICK DRAW ONLY
Includes
- Participation in the “2-hour Quick Draw Painting Competition” on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
- Eligibility for Quick Draw Awards only
- Eligibility to sell artwork off the easel on Sunday, 26 April 2026
Note: A Quick Draw Registration does not count as the full festival registration and therefore does not include access to register for Festival Workshops.
Please note: an additional $0.50 fee is added to all tickets via Trybooking our booking agent.
CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
- Artist Registration Fees: Non-refundable.
- Workshop Fees:
- Artists who cancel a workshop more than 30 days before the event incur a 20% processing fee.
- Artists who cancel a workshop less than 30 days before the event will not receive a refund, however may transfer their place to another registered artist. A 20% processing fee will apply for the transfer.
- In the event of cancellation due to COVID-19 or other force majeure, the Festival may transition to a virtual format.
ATTEND A WORKSHOP
During your registration you will have the option to book in for a workshop, only available to festival attendees. Some workshops sell out quickly so we recommend early registration where possible.
SCOTT GELLATLY (USA)
This year we are welcoming our first international Featured Artist Scott Gellatly. Renowned for his vibrant landscapes that straddle the line between
representation and abstraction, Scott brings an expressive, colour-rich
approach to plein air painting from Portland, Oregon.
PLUS workshops from artists who experienced our 2025 festival and are
returning to share their expertise:
KASEY SEALY | Oil Painting
JULIE SIMMONS | Watercolour Painting
LINDA MACCAULAY | Acrylic Painting
JOHN HAYCRAFT | Drawing
⚠️ Workshops require full festival registration (Quick Draw only does not qualify)
Additional Information
1 x Page Printable Artists Program
“FOR ARTISTS” PAGE – Information for artists thinking of attending.
MAIL LIST – Make sure you are on our Mail List to stay up to date with news and events.
FAQ’S – Visit our FAQ’s page for Frequently Asked Questions eg. Accommodation etc
FB Group – Join our Facebook Group to connect with other attendees, share information and ask questions.