CALL TO ARTIST:
WORKSHOPS
ONLINE COMPETITIONS
ROUND TOP Plein Air Event
OTHER ARTISTS OPPURTUNITIES
Calling all artists—The Rolling Hills Plein Air Event welcomes spring with a celebration of renewal and wide-open Texas beauty. Join us among the soft, sweeping hills as the landscape turns lush and wildflowers bloom in vibrant color. Wander through charming villages rooted in the mid-1800s, and capture the spirit, stories, and timeless character of this special place alongside us.
APRIL 21, 2026 TO APRIL 26, 2026
Round Top, Texas
$75 entry fee FOR ARTISTS
$6,000 CASH PRIZE
SPRING International ONLINE COMPETITION
Be a part of a select group of artists from around the world. Studio Texas offers an exciting competition for both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional artists.
$5,000 in Cash Prizes
CALL FOR ENTRY:
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026 @ 12:00 A.M. to Friday, June 19, 2026 @ 12:00 A.M.
ONLINE GALLERY OPENS:
FRIDAY, July 17, 2026
2026 STUDIO TEXAS
AVAILABLE MARCH 13, 2026 @ 12:00 A.M.
Twelve juried artists from across the country will gather in Round Top for a five-day plein air painting event, capturing the beauty of the region’s rolling hills, historic architecture, and vibrant spring landscapes.
Hosted by Studio Texas, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing visual arts education and cultural experiences, the festival offers visitors a rare opportunity to watch nationally recognized artists painting on location throughout the area. Artists will work “en plein air,” completing paintings outdoors within designated festival boundaries during the official painting period.
Throughout the week, artists will explore the landscape and create original works inspired by the character and charm of Round Top. Finished paintings will be submitted for judging and displayed in the Wet Gallery, where collectors and visitors may view and purchase the freshly completed artwork.
APRIL 22, 2026 TO APRIL 24, 2026
Round Top, Texas
$75 entry fee FOR ARTISTS
$6,000 CASH PRIZE
Gouache Workshop with Natalia Andreeva
Join us for an immersive, one-day experience centered on the art of gouache, led by renowned artist Natalia Andreeva. This hands-on workshop will explore technique, color harmony, brushwork, and composition, offering practical instruction alongside inspired creative exploration. Whether refining your skills or discovering gouache for the first time, participants will gain valuable insight into Natalia’s distinctive approach and process.
APRIL 26, 2026
Apart of the Plein Air Festival 2026
Watermedia Painting Workshop with Karen Vernon
Join us for a full two-day workshop, featuring internationally recognized artist Karen Vernon. Over the course of Monday and Tuesday, Karen will guide students in watercolor or the watermedia of their choice, offering personalized instruction, thoughtful demonstrations, and insight into her creative process.
APRIL 27﹣28, 2026
Apart of the Plein Air Festival 2026
Open Quick Draw Paintout
Watch creativity in real time, or step in and paint. Artists work on location in historic Round Top, then display, get judged, and sell their finished pieces the same day.
APRIL 25, 2026 @ 9:00 A.M.
ITINERARY
9:00 A.M.
Artists Will Start From Sign-Up Tent
10:30 A.M.
Artwork Will Be Checked Into Studio Texas Officials
3:30 P.M.
Wet Gallery Opens To The Public
