---
title: 2026 Back Bay Show and Festival
description: Juried plein air festival in Newport Beach, CA with Weekend Show & Sale, Juried Exhibit, and Quick Draw Challenge. $75 entry fee.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/b29fcb3e-0554-4ad7-92fa-499e9cd3c79c
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Festival/fair
organization: Southern California Plein Air Painters Association
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/southern-california-plein-air-painters-association
deadline: "2026-05-31"
entryFee: 75 USD
location: Newport Beach, CA, United States
isOnline: false
disciplines:
  - painting
---

# 2026 Back Bay Show and Festival

**Hosted by:** Southern California Plein Air Painters Association

**Type:** Festival/fair | **Location:** Newport Beach, CA, United States | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026 | **Entry fee:** $75

## About This Program

This is a three-part show: The Weekend Display Show & Sale, Best of OC Parks & Back Bay Juried Exhibit, and Artists Quick Draw Challenge.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Disciplines:** painting

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## How to Apply