21st Annual Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout

## Alameda Gets Painted in Real Time at the 21st Annual Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout Alameda has the kind of light artists love: soft off the water, bright on old Victorians, moody around the marina, and always doing something interesting by late afternoon. That makes the **21st Annual Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout** a natural fit for the island, returning July 27 through August 1, 2026, with artists setting up easels around town and capturing the Bay Area as it actually feels in the moment. The home base is the **Frank Bette Center for the Arts** at **1601 Paru St.**, a cozy, community-rooted arts space tucked into Alameda’s neighborhood fabric. It

21st Annual Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout
July 27 – August 1, 2026
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