Paint Dover!

October 15 – 19, 2025 - Registration Now Open!

Paint Dover! is a plein air painting event and art competition in downtown Dover, Delaware, with three days of painting options, culminating in an artwork exhibition, competition, and sales to the public.

NEW THIS YEAR - Two-Hour Quick Draw is Sunday, October 19th.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN - CLICK HERE
Early Registration Ends September 15, 2025.
CLICK TO VIEW VIRTUAL EXHIBIT OF THIS YEAR'S PAINTINGS
This video illustrates a collage of artwork from 23 artists that painted "en plein air" (outdoors) in downtown Dover, Delaware October 8-10, 2024.

ABOUT LAST YEAR'S EVENT

Press Release - Dover Celebrates the Arts
UPDATED NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Press Release - Outdoor Painting Event in Dover
UPDATED OCTOBER 2, 2024

Participating Paint Dover! artists from around the region take to the streets, parks, sidewalks and outdoor cafes to participate in this annual event in the cooler fall season. Inspired by downtown Dover’s architectural landscape, historic commercial buildings, gardens and scenery, artists quickly capture changing light and shadows, and the “spirit” of downtown Dover. The community is invited to watch artists paint outdoors throughout the three days, attend the exhibition, and purchase artwork. Over $1,000 in awards are presented! An extended exhibition takes place virtually and downtown

Interested in Purchasing a Painting?

View an exhibition and purchase a 2025 painting at The Biggs Museum of American Art: Sat-Sun, October 18-19, 2025!

Or contact the Downtown Dover Partnership via email at [email protected]

Award Winning Paintings - 2024

Paint Dover is a competition in which the artists competed for $2,000 in awards. This year, winners included: