2023 Mendocino Open Paint Out Award Winners
September 18-23, 2023 on Northern California's Beautiful Mendocino Coast
The Mendocino Art Center (MAC) hosts the Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO), a plein air festival established in 2013. The Mendocino Coast, located along a beautiful expanse of the Pacific Ocean in northern California, is a spectacular setting to paint en plein air. Artists claim that the quality of light is unlike anywhere else in the world. From the rugged surrounding landscape to the bay and beaches to the quaint Victorian architecture and water towers in the town of Mendocino, to the nearby vineyards and wineries, artists are sure to find abundant creative inspiration.
MAC welcomed artists from all over California and beyond, as well as our featured artists, Juan Peña, Jim McVicker, and Natasha Isenhour. New paintings will be hung throughout the week as the artists complete them.
Thank you to our artists for making this such a wonderful week at the Mendocino Art Center!
