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06/13/2026

The paint has barely dried, but we’re already looking ahead.

Thank you to the artists, collectors, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who made the 5th Annual St. George Plein Air Festival such a memorable week. Together, we welcomed artists from across the country to capture the beauty of Southern Utah and share it with our community.

Now it’s time to save the date.

🎨 Workshop: April 2–3, 2027
🌄 6th Annual St. George Plein Air Festival: April 5–10, 2027

We’ll be sharing a full recap of the 2026 festival soon, including photos, award winners, highlights from the week, and a look back at the incredible artwork created during this year’s event.

Until then, mark your calendars and start planning for another unforgettable week of painting, connection, and discovery.

See. Paint. Connect.

04/01/2026

If Mugs Could Talk: An Artists & Creative Nomads Meet-Up

We’re brewing up a few changes.

Our If Mugs Could Talk gathering has a new home, a new name, and a new midday time.

Join us for If Mugs Could Talk: An Artists & Creative Nomads Meet-Up, a relaxed monthly meetup for artists, writers, designers, makers, and creative thinkers to connect over coffee and conversation.

Whether you’re deep in your craft, building something new, or simply looking for creative community, pull up a chair and join the table.

New Location:
Perks Espresso & Smoothies
1515 W Sunset Blvd., St. George

New Time:
Noon–1 PM

Bring your ideas, your curiosity, and of course your favorite mug.

Because if mugs could talk… the stories would be worth hearing.

03/27/2026

The desert is ready.

As we head into the St. George Plein Air Festival (April 6–11), we’ve shared everything you need to plan your week—from submission guidelines to a map of beautiful places to paint.
Red rock mornings, nocturne nights, and a week built around showing up and doing the work.

Start here:
FAQ + location map →

April 6–11, 2026 AT-A-GLANCE Required to Participate: Artist Check-In & Stamping (Mon, April 6) Artwork Drop-Off (Fri, April 10) Opening & Awards Event (Sat, April 11) Optional Events: Meet & Greet (Mon) Plein Air Talk (Tues) Community Paint-Out Nocturne Paint-Out Pre-Scouted Painting ...

03/21/2026

Registration is still open.

Join us for the 5th Annual St. George Plein Air Festival

We’re welcoming 60–70 artists from 15+ states for a week of painting across Southern Utah.

You can register all the way through check-in:
Monday, April 6 · 7 AM

If you’ve been thinking about it—this is your moment.

Let’s paint.

https://www.artprovides.org/pages/st-george-plein-air-festival

02/03/2026

Have you registered yet??!! ⚡️👇⚡️
https://www.artprovides.org/pages/st-george-plein-air-festival

ART Provides & St George Plein Air Presents The 5th Annual
St George Plein Air Festival | April 6–11, 2026

Paint the Desert. Capture the Light. Join the Community.

For one inspiring week each spring, artists from across the nation gather in Southern Utah to celebrate the art of painting outdoors. From the red cliffs of Pioneer Park to the shaded streets of historic downtown, the St. George Plein Air Festival offers endless opportunities to capture light, color, and story directly from life.

This year marks the 5th Annual Festival — and you’re invited to be part of it.

Festival Itinerary UPDATE!

Please note a small update to the Tuesday, April 7 schedule for the St. George Plein Air Festival.

The 1–2 PM Plein Air Talk will now be presented by Steve Stauffer, the same artist hosting our pre-festival workshop, instead of Roland Lee.

We’re excited to have Steve share his insights and approach during this talk, offering continuity for artists participating in both the workshop and the festival week.