Welcome to en plein air in and around Bala, Muskoka (Ontario), Canada
“en plein air”- is the tradition of landscape artists painting outside in natural light.
The Bala Plein Air Group selects different locations each week for inspiration and discovery to meet and paint, draw, create art together. At the end of each outing, participating artists are invited to share and offer friendly insight and conversation. All levels of artist and media are welcome. Bring your own canvas and art supplies and use whatever you can carry. Oil, acrylic, water colour, gouache, pastel, pencils, sketchpad or digital devices.
Visit our current Exhibition – Muskoka in the Open Air at the Township of Muskoka Lakes offices. More info...
See highlights from our year end Art Exhibition at the Bala Cranberry Festival that was held Oct 17-19, 2025 in Bala.
Plein air sessions are FREE. There is no cost to participate. There is no instruction but we may arrange for artist demos once in a while. The Bala Plein Air Group is grateful for support from a Township of Muskoka Lakes Community Engagement Grant.
Check out where we have been.
Learn more before you go out to paint.
We are a volunteer run artist-led group and keep things simple. You can come once or twice while on vacation in the area or join us regularly as we move around. No advance registration required.
Weekly newsletters are sent out to subscribers between mid-June to mid-October. We communicate information about what to expect at painting locations, special guests and changes due to weather.
Painting outside with a group is better.
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Community Engagement Grant