19th Annual Juried, Plein Air Benefit Auction
Paint in Cape Elizabeth July 17-19, 2026.
The Cape Elizabeth Land Trust (CELT) is accepting artist submissions for Paint for Preservation 2026, our 19th annual juried benefit auction. Paint for Preservation is a premier event to raise awareness of the natural beauty of Cape Elizabeth and to raise funds to support the conservation of its most special lands.
Juried artists will paint on location from Friday, July 17th to Sunday, July 19th, at designated public and private sites chosen to highlight Cape Elizabeth’s natural beauty. The public is invited to watch participating artists work throughout the weekend. Tickets for the benefit auction on Sunday, July 19, will go on sale June 1.
All plein air artists are encouraged to apply by March 7, 2026. See Artist Guidelines and Application.
