Streamline Publishing Events

You can explore all upcoming virtual conferences, retreats, and the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE) on this page. Each event listing includes full details and a link to learn more and register.

Yes, especially our in-person events and retreats, which often fill up well in advance. We recommend reserving your spot early if you plan to attend.

Streamline events focus on practical techniques and artistic principles used by working artists. Depending on the event, topics may include composition, value, color harmony, brushwork, materials, and approaches to painting outdoors or in the studio. You’ll also gain insight into the thought process behind each artist’s work through demonstrations and instruction.

No. You don’t need formal training or prior experience to attend. Our events welcome artists at all levels - from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to grow their skills. If you’re eager to learn, observe, and improve your work, you’ll feel right at home.

Both. Streamline hosts a mix of virtual art conferences and in-person experiences, including retreats and the Plein Air Convention & Expo (PACE). Each event page clearly explains whether the event is online or in person, along with location, schedule, and access details.

Yes. Virtual events typically include replay access, so you can revisit demonstrations and learn at your own pace.

Yes. Most events include a live Q&A, critiques, or interactive sessions, allowing you to learn directly from instructors and engage with fellow artists.

Many of our events focus on painting, but artists working in other mediums are welcome to attend. The emphasis is on skill, observation, and creative growth.

You’re welcome to participate however you prefer. Many attendees paint along during demonstrations, while others simply observe, take notes, and learn from the instructors. There’s no pressure. Both approaches are valuable ways to grow as an artist.

Streamline Publishing has been producing art education events for decades, bringing together respected instructors and passionate artists from around the world through conferences, retreats, and virtual learning experiences.

Streamline events bring together multiple respected artists in one place, allowing you to learn a wide range of techniques, perspectives, and approaches in a single experience. Many attendees say the greatest benefit is seeing how different artists solve the same painting challenges in their own unique way.