The 7th Annual Wet Paint Padanaram Plein Air event is back! Join us as we paint the scenic beauty of the Village, Harbor, and surrounding coastline. Voted the best of the Best Harbor in the United States, usharbors.com, in 2020 and 2022. We will once again gather at designated public access locations along with the quaint vistas of this coastal village and beyond. Originally designed to promote climate change and its effect on our coastal areas, our mission continues. This is a public event, and a part of our mission is to bring attention to the fragile nature of the coastline. We would like you to enjoy the natural beauty while being visible to foot and vehicle traffic. More details on this will be provided to registered artists! Once you have registered, we will feature your work on our social media pages for the weeks leading up to the event. This is a great way to get your talent shared, sell your artwork, and win a prize. Artist registration closes Sunday, August 10, 2025.

This year's juror of awards is renowned art professional and acclaimed artist Ron Fortier. Painter Ron lives and maintains his studio in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. He received his BFA in Painting from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and his MFA from the University of Miami. Ron has exhibited both nationally and internationally. His work is a part of collections in the United States and overseas.

He is the co-founder of The Artists Index co-founder, podcaster, and article writer. He along with friend and co-founder, Jeff Wotton, are documenting the legacies of South Coast artists. Together, they and their team are building a local history resource while providing up-close and personal conversations with the makers, performers, supporters, and cultural impresarios of our remarkable creative communities of the South Coast.