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We are a nonprofit organization of dedicated plein air painters inspired by the sea and landscapes of the extended Monterey Bay area, from Half Moon Bay down to Carmel and along the Big Sur coastline, as well as the adjacent inland areas along our beautiful stretch of California coast.
Founded in 2005 by some of the area’s leading plein air landscape painters, we have been active in all things plein air, assisting various conventions and competitions as well as hosting several of our own juried art exhibits every year.
We invite you to join us in celebrating the awe-inspiring beauty of our area. Become a part of the impressive history of plein air painters who have cherished our California coast by painting it and sharing it with others. Our hope is to preserve and pass on that beauty into the future.