Paint for Preservation 2026

Paint for Preservation is Maine's premier art auction held at a beautiful seaside location in Cape Elizabeth overlooking Higgins Beach. From July 17th-19th, 31 juried, award-winning plein air artists will paint outdoors at locations chosen to highlight the stunning sea- and landscapes around them, with the resulting artwork auctioned on Sunday, July 19 at this exciting fundraiser.

Tickets are available online until Friday, July 17 at 11:59 p.m. After that they may be purchased on site Sunday, July 19 at 4:00 p.m. Please visit our website for information.

Mingle with the artists, bid on your favorite paintings, and enjoy this exciting annual event that features the ever-entertaining auctioneer Kaja Veillieux, light hors d'oeuvres by Bread and Butter Catering, and live jazz music by John Hoekstra. Smaller paintings by the participating artists are available for purchase as "Mystery Boxes". To learn more and see samples of the artists' work visit www.capelandtrust.org/paint.

Proceeds, including a portion of art sales, benefit the land conservation, stewardship, and education work of the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust.

The public is invited to watch the artists at work beginning on Friday, July 17 and throughout the weekend. A free map of locations, along with biographies the artists, are available at CELT's office (330 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth), at many locations around town, and online at CELT’s website.

For more information, contact patty@capelandtrust.org.