2018 Art Enthusiasts’ Panel Discussion VIDEO

Listen to Art Enthusiasts share how art has touched their lives. A very engaging panel discussion with four art enthusiasts. These are people that either work in the art industry, in a public education system, uses art as a tool for healing in a clinical theraputic profession, or is an art collector. The discussion panel was… Read more

2018 Artists’ Panel Discussion VIDEO

Listen to the Artists’ Perspective A very engaging panel discussion with four of the 2018 MPAPI plein air artists was held on Feb. 24, 2018. This was the first year to add this ‘educational’ component to the 9-day Invitational program. It was very interesting to learn each artist’s journey to becoming a professional plein air… Read more

2018 Canoe Beach Quick Draw

The collection of Quick Draw paintings will capture your imagination of our special beach park where many local paddlers will spend time perfecting their sport. Many canoe races are held there. The Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational has held its Quick Draw painting event there several years. The Quick Draw is a timed, 2-hour period… Read more

2018 Award Winners

Best in Show: Jennifer Diehl The 2018 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational Best in Show Award was presented to Jennifer Diehl for her painting, ‘Island Eats.’ Scroll down to see images of all the award winning paintings. The 2018 MPAPI event was fun for those interested in viewing and purchasing original paintings. Three paint outs, six art sales,… Read more

2018 Paint Out at Montage Kapalua Bay

The artists gathered in designated areas on the Montage Kapalua Bay property and Kapalua Bay to find inspiration in the afternoon light. A Hawaiian model is present for artists who may select to capture her image on canvas. The artists’ 25 paintings from this day will be on display and available for purchase from 6:30-8… Read more

2018 Art Lecture with Jean Stern – Video

Artists of Influence: Painters Who Shaped the History of Art Lecture by Jean Stern of the Irvine Museum. Please subscribe to our MPAPI YouTube channel to see all the event videos, going back several years!

2018 Silent Auction Video

This silent auction event is a perennial favorite! Each of the invited painters brings a ‘mini-painting’ to put in our silent auction – to raise funds in support of the event. Patrons enjoy a glass of wine while bidding on the original artwork and meeting one to one with the artists. As soon as the… Read more

2018 Kick Off at Lahaina Harbor Video

The event is in full swing and once again we are sharing videos with you. The weather was partly cloudy, which actually makes it a little cooler and easier on the eyes when painting. You can see many of the artists’ work in progress in the video to see this for yourself. Plus, watch through… Read more

2018 Participating Artists

We welcomed 25 Plein Air Artists to the 2018 Maui Plein Air Invitational to the warm breezes, some overcast weather with even thunderstorms, and shared a few beautiful sunsets on Maui. The artists were busy painting during the planned paint outs and their free days during the 9-day art event. The artists come from throughout… Read more

2018 Post-Event Workshop with Morgan Samuel Price

“Palms in Dappled Light with its Many Moods of Green” CLASS ENROLLMENT CLOSED – SOLD OUT We are honored to welcome Morgan back to Maui, as a participant in the Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational, and as our 2018 Post-Event Workshop instructor. Morgan Samuel Price is an acclaimed artist having received numerous awards for her… Read more