Limerick Plein Air Festival

Name: Limerick Plein Air Festival
Start: 2026-07-11
End: 2026-07-12
Location: Limerick City

The Limerick Plein Air Festival is an annual two-day painting event held in Limerick City and Bunratty, Ireland. Over 60 artists from across the country participate, capturing local sights en plein air. The festival features public demonstrations, workshops, and open-air exhibitions of completed artworks.

Date: Jul 11-12, 2026
Location: Limerick City

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Event summary

Highlights

Over 60 artists painting en plein air in Limerick City and Bunratty
Public interaction and observation of artists creating their work
Demonstrations and workshops by renowned Irish plein air artists
Open-air exhibitions displaying freshly completed paintings daily

The Limerick Plein Air Festival is an annual two-day painting event where artists gather to capture the sights, color, and spirit of Limerick City and Bunratty. More than 60 artists from across the country participate, setting up easels and paints in public spaces to create artworks en plein air, meaning outdoors. The festival encourages interaction between the artists and the public, with visitors able to watch paintings evolve from blank canvases into finished artworks. An additional day was held at Bunratty Castle to incorporate a medieval setting into the artistic theme. The event also features demonstrations and workshops led by renowned Irish plein air artists, such as Des Downes and Tony Robinson. Each day concludes with an open-air exhibition of the freshly completed paintings, allowing the public to admire the diverse works before prize winners are announced.

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