Eagle Plein Air Festival

Eagle Plein Air Festival The 2026 Eagle Plein Air Festival & Competition will be held Sat Oct 3rd through Sat Oct 10th in historic Eagle, Idaho.

There is an exciting art event coming to Southwest Idaho. October 7th through the 14th, the Eagle Plein Air Festival turns Eagle into an outdoor living art gallery when more than eighty artists come to paint the Idaho landscape. This nationally recognized event brings painters to learn, paint and compete in a variety of events. Highlights include artist workshops, free community art events, quick

draw competitions, nocturnal paint out, art sale and wet paint auction. The 2023 event will be held Saturday, October 7th – October 14th.

Still just $75. Seriously.In a world where everything costs more…the Eagle Plein Air Festival has kept artist registrati...
05/28/2026

Still just $75. Seriously.
In a world where everything costs more…
the Eagle Plein Air Festival has kept artist registration at the same price since 2019.

For just $75, your registration includes:
✔ Main Competition
✔ Nocturne Competition
✔ Quick Draw Competition
✔ Awards Reception
✔ Festival Exhibition + Sale
✔ Daily artist demos

And yes…
there’s over $4,000 in awards waiting.

Whether you’re a seasoned plein air painter or trying your first festival, this is one of the best values in the West.

Register today before Featured Artist spots fill up.

Ready for the VIP plein air experience?Take your Festival experience to the next level with Signature Artist Registratio...
05/21/2026

Ready for the VIP plein air experience?

Take your Festival experience to the next level with Signature Artist Registration at the Eagle Plein Air Festival.

Designed for artists who want enhanced visibility and elevated benefits, Signature Artists receive expanded promotional opportunities while joining one of the Northwest’s most celebrated plein air events.

⭐ Featured Promotion
⭐ Premium Exposure
⭐ Festival Recognition
⭐ & So Much More...

Register today and elevate your Festival experience.

We're excited to welcome you back to our 12th annual Eagle Plein Air Festival. Sign up now. Link in bio
05/20/2026

We're excited to welcome you back to our 12th annual Eagle Plein Air Festival. Sign up now. Link in bio

Calling all members of the Plein Air Painters of Idaho and Idaho Watercolor Society!We’re excited to offer discounted Fe...
05/15/2026

Calling all members of the Plein Air Painters of Idaho and Idaho Watercolor Society!

We’re excited to offer discounted Festival registration for PAPI + IWS members — just $65 to join one of Idaho’s most inspiring weeks of outdoor painting.

Spend a week painting:
🎨 Rivers & foothills
🎨 Downtown Eagle charm
🎨 Nocturnes & Quick Draws
🎨 Alongside 80+ artists from across the West

PLUS:
✔ Featured Artist promotion when you register early
✔ Eligibility for $4,000+ in awards
✔ Festival swag for the first 50 artists
✔ A welcoming artist community that loves to paint outdoors

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to register… this is it.

04/26/2026

We're calling on you to nominate outstanding individuals, students, businesses, and organizations who are making a meaningful impact in our community through the arts! The 4th biennial Tammy de Weerd Awards in the Arts, presented by the Meridian Arts Commission, shines a light on excellence, dedication, and innovation in the arts.

Four categories await your nominations:
• Excellence in the Arts
• Support of the Arts
• Arts in Education
• and Student Excellence in the Arts

Take a moment to recognize those who inspire and uplift us, and submit your nominations by Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Winners will be honored at a special ceremony during the Morrison Center's Neighborhood Concert Series at Bear Creek Park on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Learn more and nominate today! meridiancity.org/calltoartists

04/24/2026

Help us welcome these artists to the Festival!
Peggy Akovenko
Laurie Asahara
Mary Corp
Bill Fargo
Marcella Gillenwater
Bonnie Griffith
Tami Luchini
Mary McInnis
Pam McKnight
Hugh Mossman
Niles Nordquist
Maria Ressler
Benay Sotelo
Cynthia Underwood

Hey artists — this one's for you!Ready to take your plein air game to the next level? The Eagle Plein Air Festival's Sig...
04/24/2026

Hey artists — this one's for you!
Ready to take your plein air game to the next level? The Eagle Plein Air Festival's Signature Artist registration is OPEN — and spots are limited!

Here's why Signature is worth it:
🖼️ Double your chances — submit a 2nd painting in the Main Competition, Nocturnal, AND Quick Draw events
📍 Your art in a local Eagle business all week long — hello, collector eyeballs!
📸 Guaranteed social media spotlight — we'll shout you out to our whole community
⚡ Early access to the Collector Preview — connect with buyers before the doors open to the public
🏆 Reserved Quick Draw placement in one of the festival's most exciting events
🌟 Featured on our website with an expanded bio and image
💰 25% off in-stock plein air frames — look chef's kiss polished

All of that PLUS $4,000+ in prizes up for grabs, a week of painting in beautiful Eagle, Idaho, and a community of fellow artists who GET IT. Signature Artist spots won't last long — grab yours before they're gone!

👉 Register now at eaglepleinair.com/artist-registration

Tag an artist friend who needs to be there! 👇

02/19/2026

✨ Introducing Signature Artist Registration – A New Way to Shine at Eagle Plein Air! ✨

Our art community is strong because of you. 💛 After unexpectedly losing a major sponsor this year, we’ve created something exciting and artist-focused to help offset those funds — while giving YOU even more opportunity to stand out, connect with collectors, and increase sales.

🎨 Signature Artist Registration – $150 (Limited Spots Available!)

This new top-tier level includes ALL General Artist benefits PLUS:

✔️ Second entry in Main Competition, Nocturnal & Quick Draw ($45 value)
✔️ 25% off in-stock plein air frames
✔️ Featured Artist display at a partnering Eagle business
✔️ Expanded featured listing on our website
✔️ Guaranteed social media spotlight
✔️ Early access to the Collector Preview
✔️ Reserved, high-visibility Quick Draw placement
✔️ Signature Artist badge & printed program recognition

This is designed for artists who want elevated visibility, premium placement, and deeper collector engagement throughout the week.

We are so grateful for this creative community and the way you continue to show up and support the Eagle Plein Air Festival. Together, we make this event extraordinary.

Signature spots are limited — join us at the Signature level and let’s make this the best year yet! 🎉

Register here: https://www.eaglepleinair.com/artist-registration/

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The 12th Annual Eagle Plein Air Festival in Eagle, Idaho invites artists of all skill levels to compet...
02/17/2026

CALL FOR ARTISTS: The 12th Annual Eagle Plein Air Festival in Eagle, Idaho invites artists of all skill levels to compete in a week-long outdoor painting celebration. Capture rivers, vineyards, parks, and vibrant downtown scenes while connecting with fellow creatives and collectors. With $4,000+ in awards, including Best of Show, Nocturne, and Quick Draw prizes, plus a featured Show & Sale, this is your chance to grow your audience and paint Idaho’s beauty en plein air. Register now!

There's 2 more days to get your paintings in. Extreme Plein Air ends Sunday.❄️ Paint anywhere outdoors ❄️ Post using a...
01/24/2026

There's 2 more days to get your paintings in. Extreme Plein Air ends Sunday.
❄️ Paint anywhere outdoors
❄️ Post using and tag
❄️ Attend our thaw-out party on Thurs 1/29 for a chance to win awesome prizes

EXTREME PLEIN AIR RETURNS! – Finer Frames https://share.google/WwfncX83KhO5JdSJ2



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132 E State Street
Eagle, ID
83616

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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