Plein Air at Hammonasset Beach State Park

You are invited to the 2025 Plein Air Gathering and Competition at Hammonasset Beach State Park. Open to all adult artists! Join us for a Saturday morning/afternoon of outdoor Plein Air painting and drawing at the beach.

Meeting Point Location: Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut at Meigs Point Pavilion

Date/Time: Saturday Sept 20th 2025, 9 AM to 2 PM

Competition rules: You must be a WACA member to participate in the competition portion of this event. Membership enrollment can also be processed on site, the day of event for competition eligibility.

Judging the Competition: Participating WACA Artists will each have a vote for the top 3 Paintings. Winners will be awarded as following.

1st place $50.00 Amazon Gift Card

2nd place $25.00 Amazon Gift Card

3rd place $25.00 Amazon Gift Card

Please RSVP to: tompender2023@gmail.com by September 1st 2025 if you would like to attend this gathering. We encourage all members to participate. If you are not interested in painting, please stop by in support of the WACA artists or consider much needed, volunteering for this gathering

Important: Please fill out the form below and bring with you the day of the event. Organizers will take the top half when you sign in. The bottom of your entry form will be used in 2 ways, as your entry form for your art piece and voting form for the competition.

What to expect: 

• 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM Artists meet at Meigs Point Pavilion to sign in and provide entry form if participating in the competition. 

• This is a 5-hour gathering. We will be painting and drawing outdoors for the first 4 hrs., 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Artists must return to Meigs Point Pavilion by 2:00 pm, to display their artwork and to be eligible for competition and prizes. Artists are not allowed to vote for their own artwork.

Helpful tips for best Plein Air experience.

• Pack artist medium of choice. Bring a portable easel with portable/attachable umbrella, a wet paint carries and waste container for used painting and solvents. We must not pour out any paint liquids or solvent on location. We don’t want to litter the beachin any way.

• Dress prepared for outdoor elements at the beach. Sun hat, Sunscreen, Bug spray, personal snack and beverage while working. camara/phone for photo reference while working on your piece. If you are a sit down sketcher, bring a portable chair.