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Two Rivers Plein Air  Awards & Reception, Oct 18, 2024
Two Rivers Plein Air will wrap up with a reception and awards ceremony at the New Braunfels Art League October 18th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. The artists' final works of art will be on sale at the New Braunfels Art League through 2:00 pm, October 19th. Learn more about the event!  ​

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Two Rivers Plein Air … Strike a Pose, New Braunfels! ​
From October 14 -19, 2024, Plein Air artists from across the nation will gather in New Braunfels to capture the beauty of our town.
The main event starts the morning of Oct 14th, when painters will hit the streets over the next three and a half days to create as many pieces as they can before the submission deadline at noon, Oct 18th!  The public is encouraged to join in the fun, and watch and interact with the Plein Air artists as they go about their work! ​
Learn more about TRPA here!

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We LOVE our TRPA sponsors! Thank you for your support!
Twin Rivers Plein Air would not be possible without the sponsor donations of money, goods, and services that support the event.  The sense of shared community among New Braunfels businesses is one of the things we love the most about our town!  Please show your appreciation by supporting them with your patronage!
View all the TRPA sponsors here!

Welcome to the New Braunfels Art League!​
The Art League is a thriving community of hundreds of talented local artists, many with national and international profiles, but also home to artists just beginning their journey.  At the New Braunfels Art League, all artists and fans of art are welcome!   ​

Two Rivers Plein Air gathers artists from all across the US!
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Two Rivers Plein Air … Strike a Pose, New Braunfels! ​
October 14 -19, 2024, Plein Air artists from across the nation will gather in New Braunfels to capture the beauty of our town on canvas.
Artists will park their easels all over New Braunfels and Gruene to create works of art of our historical buildings, two beautiful rivers and wonderful parks.  It’s truly amazing to watch them work! 
Learn more about TRPA here!

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Two Rivers Plein Air … Strike a Pose, New Braunfels! ​
October 9 -14, 2023, Plein Air artists from across the nation will gather in New Braunfels to capture the beauty of our town on canvas.
The main event starts the morning of Oct 10th, when painters will hit the streets over the next three and a half days to create as many pieces as they can before the submission deadline at noon, Oct 13th!  The public is encouraged to join in the fun, and watch and interact with the Plein Air artists as they go about their work! ​
Learn more about TRPA here!

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Join Us:  Krause's Oct 14 to Kickoff Two Rivers Plein Air
Come experience Quick Draw, a timed competition to challenge an artist's skills. The artists will have just two hours to take their canvas from blank to fabulous with their interpretation of the scene or item before them.  No Pressure!   Quick Draw begins at 3pm and is open to other artists who register and pay the $25 fee. Afterwards, from 5-7 pm,  join us for our ticketed TRPA Meet & Mingle event.  Let’s get this Plein Air Party Started!  ​  Find event and schedule info here.

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We LOVE Our Sponsors! Thank you for your support!
TRPA would not be possible without our sponsors donations of money, goods, and services that support the event. The sense of community among New Braunfels businesses is one of the things we love the most about our town!
Please show your appreciation by supporting them with your patronage!
View all the TRPA sponsors here!

Member Art Showcase
The images below are just a sampling of the art being produced by Art League members. There is so much great work going on here, in an amazing variety of artistic media. This showcase is devoted to sharing works that have been recognized with awards in our recent Special Shows. We continually update these images from the most recent shows, but without a doubt, there is nothing like seeing these pieces in the galleries, where you will find many of them for sale!  Click here to learn more!
“Presidio” by Larry Alford (Photograph)
"Untitled" Vickie Smith. Pastel
"So the Legend Goes..." by Trace Guthrie. Sculpture.
“Dittlinger Mill NBTX” by Joan Ehlert-McBride (Oil)
“Cowboy Capital” by Marilyn Hamilton (Watercolor)
“Innocence” by Flo Landsteiner. Digital Illustration
“Lunar Floral Fairies” by Donna Hays. Water-Based Media
“Texas Jack” by Gerlyn Friesenhahn (Bronze)
“Texas Thistle” by Jeffrey Kovalcik. Scratch board.
"All Dressed Up in Brooklyn" by Larry Johnson - Photograph
Mural painted on the backside of the New Braunfels Art League building in downtown New Braunfels, TX
"Butterfly Garden" by Diane Parker - Oil & Acrylic
“Bucking Bronco” by Nell Anderson (Wood Burning)
"Flowers and Lemons" by Dyan Lee. Water Media.
“A Longhorn Love” by Nell Anderson (Photograph)
"Acrylic 3" by Gaye Sekula. Acrylic.
"King of the Blubonnets" by Joan McBride Ehlert. Drawing Media.
"Autumn Colors" by Mary Elle. Watercolor.
“Right to the Point of Texas” - Joan Ehlert-McBride (Ink & Marker)
"Brooke" by Mary Elle. Water Media
 ​Click on any image to see it larger (and to open a slide show), or hover to see the artists' information.  ​

Join the Art League!
We’d love for you to join us at NBAL!   Membership is open to anyone  eighteen or older, whether you are a working professional artist, an art appreciator, a hobbyist looking to add to your skills, or someone just wanting to get hands-on with art.  Learn more about the benefits of NBAL membership and how to join.
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New Braunfels Art League programs are supported in part by the City of New Braunfels Arts Commission for Hotel Occupancy Tax Funding.
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The New Braunfels Art League is supported in part by an award from the Texas Commission for the Arts. To find out more about how Texas Commission for the Arts grants impact Texas individuals and communities, visit www.arts.texas.gov.
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The New Braunfels Art League is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
  • Home
  • Workshops
    • Jan 9-11, 2026 Michelle Belto
    • Jan 24, 2026 Vicki Monette
    • Feb 6-8, 2026 Elizabeth St. Hilaire.
    • Feb 20-21, 2026 Vicki Monette
    • Mar 24-26, 2026 Joan Fullerton
    • Mar 27-29, 2026 Joan Fullerton
    • Apr 10-12, 2026 Sue Conner
    • May 1-3, 2026 Paul Jackson
    • May 15-17, 2026 Lynn Ferris
    • June 5-7, 2026 Betty Franks
  • Special Shows
    • Come and Gift It 2025
    • Artist of the Year 2025
    • Home Brewed Fantasy 2026
    • Lasting Impressions 2026
    • Mix It Up 2026
    • American Red, White, And Blue 2026
    • 2D Big and Bold 2026
    • Jenkins 2D & Art of Photography 2026
    • ARToberfest 2026
    • Pretty Presents 2026
  • Classes
    • Acrylic Painting
    • Drawing-Based Media
    • Oil Painting
    • Photography >
      • Essentials of Photography
      • Photo Editing (Lightroom)
      • The Mentor Series
    • Sculpture
    • Water-Based-Media
  • Members
    • General Membership
    • Displaying Membership
    • Member Resources
  • About
    • 2024 Artist of the Year
    • All NBAL Artists of the Year
    • Archive of Art