Welcome to
Los Gatos Plein Air
Los Gatos Plein Air is a fine art exhibition and sale that will be held in Los Gatos, California on Saturday, June 16, 2012. This juried event brings nationally recognized Plein Air artists to Los Gatos to paint "en plein air", which refers to the 19th century style of painting "in the open air" on location.
Call for Artist Entries!
Beginning September 20, 2011 artists can apply for entry into Los Gatos Plein Air 2012 at www.onlinejuriedshows.com.
Applications will be taken until February 1, 2012. For more information please contact Carol Waitte at carol@waittefoundation.org.
We look forward to seeing you at Los Gatos Plein Air 2012!
Artists Paint on Location
June 12th-15th, 2012
VIP Artists Reception and Silent Auction
Friday, June 15th
Art Exhibit & Sale
Saturday, June 16th
A complete schedule of events will be posted in the coming weeks. Join our mailing list for updates and event information!

Lori Putnam | Morning at Garrod's
Artists' Choice Award 2011
Beneficiaries
Los Gatos Plein Air is a fundraiser sponsored by the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club, which supports the arts, music and youth in the South Bay, and the humanities programs of Rotary International. Beneficiaries of Plein Air 2011 are:
- Montalvo Arts Education Program
- Los Gatos Music and Arts
- Museums of Los Gatos
- Art Docents of Los Gatos
- Los Gatos Morning Rotary Foundation
More information can be obtained in our Beneficiaries section.