View of the gazebo at Laurel Hill Mansion View of Strawberry Mansion Bridge from Laurel Hill Mansion Historic Laurel Hill Mansion in summer

En Plein Air

Timeline
Sculpture at Historic Laurel Hill Mansion

Learn more about an artist opportunity to participate in an exhibition on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion Summer and Fall of 2025 here. Link to information about Timeline, an exhibition that will take place summer and fall of 2025 and how artists can submit applications
Submissions are due by March 3, 2025

Call to Artists and other creatives, spend the day painting, sketching, making on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion in East Fairmount Park in Philadelphia PA

The 2024 season for Free Days for Plein Air painting on the grounds of Laurel Hill Mansion is over. The 2025 season dates will be published here in early 2025. Hours are 10:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. on these days.

 

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Plein air at historic LAurel Hill MAnsion in Philadelphia PA October 12, 2024

Laurel Hill Mansion. Nestled along the scenic Schuylkill River in East Fairmount Park, Laurel Hill has a prominent location on a high bluff overlooking the river.  Garden, river view, historic house, Strawberry Mansion Bridge there is much here to intrigue the eye so no matter what your medium is pack your supplies and join us for a day of painting, sketching and making under the shade trees of Laurel Hill Mansion.

Pack a picnic basket too!

These are free events with ample free parking however space is limited so register soon.
Restrooms are available.

Location

Laurel Hill Mansion
3487 Edgley Drive
East Fairmount Park
Philadelphia PA 19121
215 235-1776

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events@laurelhillmansion.org

En Plein Air Classes

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Plein Air Painting at Fairmount Park Historic Houses with Keith Leitner. Fridays, September 20 - October 18, 2024
More information and registration Visual link for more information and registration for a fall plein air workshop at the historic house in Philadelphia's Fairmount park

Works created during a 2023 workshop at Laurel Hill Mansion with Keith Leitner

A watercolor done at Laurel Hill Mansion by Cathleen Cohen
by Cathleen Cohen
A watercolor by plein air painting workshop participant Clem Davinci
by Clem Davinci
The facade of Laurel Hill Mansion painted by Jeff Thomsen
by Jeff Thomsen


Fall 2022 Plein Air Workshop at Laurel Hill Mansion

A participant in the Fall 2022 Plein Air painting workshop given at Laurel Hill Mansion by artist Joe Sweeney A participant in the Fall 2022 Plein Air painting workshop given at Laurel Hill Mansion by artist Joe Sweeney A participant in the Fall 2022 Plein Air painting workshop given at Laurel Hill Mansion by artist Joe Sweeney

Participants in the Fall 2022 Plein Air painting workshop given at Laurel Hill Mansion by artist Joe Sweeney


Those who would like to be notified about future Plein Air workshops at Laurel Hill Mansion should e-mail events@laurelhillmansion.org