Unionville Plein Air Festival

Celebrate the art of plein air painting and highlight the natural beauty and cultural heritage of Unionville, home to renowned Group of Seven painter: Fred Varley.

What is Plein Air?

“En plein air” painting, is the act of painting outdoors in the open air which was a central practice of many artists associated with French Impressionism.

What is a Plein Air Festival?

A public celebration of the arts, featuring a Plein Air painting competition for artists who find inspiration from the local scenery, and create artistic representations reflecting the flavour of the community.

Participating artists will be painting throughout Main Street Unionville and the surrounding public areas on Saturday, June 13th.

The Event:

• Competing artists $(60)$ will be painting throughout Main Street Unionville and the surrounding public areas on Saturday, June 13th, 2026.
• Cash prizes awarded for First, Second and Third place paintings, Best Architecture, Best Natural Feature, Fred Varley Award – Best Human Interest. A gift card for the Peoples Choice Award will be presented by the UBIA.
• Professional model posed in McKay Garden.
• Art Show, Awards and Sale