Check out the Cape Ann Plein Air Competition & Festival during your Fall stay at Atlantis Oceanfront Inn hotel in Gloucester, MA. Cape Ann Plein Air Competition and Festival is located in the birthplace of American Plein Air Painting at Cape Ann. During the week, there are artist demos in all four communities, dinners with the artists, a nocturne painting event and more. A  full calendar of events, times and locations can be found on their website here.