DVAL Plein Air

DVAL Plein Air Events

DVAL members love plein air in almost any weather, and we are lucky to have a mind-boggling range of places to paint outdoors. Old farms, quirky towns, historic buildings, parks and gardens, rivers and nature centers all call out to us as we drive by.

To attend any of our Plein Air events, please complete the form below. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you have registered and find that you are not able to attend, please contact Eric DeHart, ericadehart11@gmail.com or 610.620.5564

2026 Plein Air Locations:

Friday August 7, 2026

There is a plein air "pop-up" day and evening for Friday August 7th... there are two time slots available~ jump in to paint at one or both! 9:30am~1pm and again 4pm~7pm

At Garrett Williamson, There are beautiful areas of landscape, multiple structures, farm animals and a community farmers market. Also, any member of DVAL who creates paintings from GW (anytime they plein air there) has an opportunity to show and sell their paintings at a show in December :)

Our friends who paint with us from Philadelphia Watercolor Society are more than welcome to join us to paint that day as well; however the show in December is reserved for full members of DVAL.

Karen Neumann will be your point of contact for August 7th and she will be there that day during both morning and evening paint times. She said the best place to meet on the GW property is Bishop Hollow road and turn right into GW (big white sign) follow about 1/8 mile and turn left into lane with barn, silo and buildings. There is open parking and restroom facilities there. Please RSVP with Karen to let her know who to expect. (email: neumann.kln@gmail.com)

Monday September 21, 2026

490 Darby-Paoli Rd, Villanova PA 19085

Let’s paint the fall colors at the Willows!

Newtown Square Farmer's Market (not a DVAL event)

ongoing through Summer 2026 - you do not need to register for any of the dates of the Farmer's Market. Just show up and enjoy painting!

Please register for any of the DVAL plein air events using the form below.

Also, please let Erica DeHart know as soon as possible if you need to cancel,

Erica DeHart: 610-620-5564 or email ericadehart11@gmail.com