New England's largest outdoor painting festival & competition.
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Description
Calling All Local Artists!
Join us for the Gloucester Schooner Festival Paint Out!
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Event Schedule
Here's what you need to know:
9am-10am Artist Check-in at the Cape Ann Plein Air Navy Blue Tent.
Artists may begin to paint anytime after checking in at our tent
On the boulevard in Gloucester, MA, oceanside, at the intersection of Western Ave and Rt 133
All artists must have their canvases stamped.
10am-12pm | Artists Paint
May begin painting anytime after checkin
12pm- 12:30pm Artists return to CAPA tent
Work set up for judging by 12:30 at the latest.
Competition artwork
One framed painting
Displayed on your easel
Labeled (will be provided)
Judging from 12:30-1:00
Winners will be announced at 1:00pm
All work may be for sale by artist!
By registering for Cape Ann Plein Air, participants grant permission for photographs of themselves and their artwork to be used by Cape Ann Plein Air in online and print publications, promotional materials, social media, and event communications.
Date & Time
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Venue Details
Cape Ann Plein Air navy blue tent on the boulevard in Gloucester, MA (oceanside, at the intersection of Western Ave and Rt 133)
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930