The Eagle Plein Air Festival, now in its 10th year attracts 80+ painters from all over the Northwest to embrace the “not-so-simple” art of painting outdoors.
Plein air, a French expression meaning “into the open air,” adds an element of unpredictability and excitement to the festival. With paint outs, free art demonstrations, competitions, and the final show and sale, the festival is a diverse artistic experience. Every day there’s a different destination to go watch artists. Bring a folding chair, take free art classes
and watch demonstrations held outside at Finer Frames from 11am – 1pm everyday.
Over the course of a week, the Eagle Plein Air Festival hosts numerous artist workshops
and presentations, culminating in our closing Festival Celebration event featuring an art
sale, awards presentation & wine tasting. See the complete Schedule of Events at: eaglepleinair.com/event-schedule/
Eagle Plein Air Festival Schedule:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
Battle of the Brushes | 5:30pm–8:30pm
@ Proletariat Wine Tasting Room
Normally watching paint dry isn’t very exciting, but this
is a fierce and fun event to view. Painters have 2 hours
to complete a painting. Attendees can sip wine and watch
them sweat it out against the clock before the sale begins.
The new event is part of Surel’s Place First Friday Art Walk
SATURDAY, OCT 5TH
State Street Quick Draw | 10:00am–12:00pm
State Street, Downtown Eagle
70+ painters will be Downtown Eagle competing in the
morning’s Quick Draw contest. Show and sale to follow at
Finer Frames.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6TH
Paint Out at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyard
12:00pm–6:00pm | 5900 Pearl Rd, Eagle
3 Horse Ranch Vineyard is the destination of the day.
Located in the heart of the Eagle Foothills AVA, just 10
miles North of Eagle, this 850-acre winery and ranch
offers beautiful scenes of rolling hills and grape vines.
Ranch House is open 12:00pm–6:00pm for food & wine
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH
Paint Out at Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead
Dawn–Dusk | 5506 W Farm Court, Boise
This preserved Farmstead site covers 2 acres along
Dry Creek, with seven historic farm buildings: the
farmhouse, a detached kitchen and wellhouse (called
the Red House), a root cellar, a wood shed, a saddle shed,
a granary and a horse barn. This location is home to the
Dry Creek Historical Society and members will have the
museum open for tours this day. Restrooms will be open
9:00am–4:00pm. Museum will be open 12:00pm–4:00pm.
Daily Demo | 11:00am–1:00pm | Finer Frames
Join Laurie Asahara on our patio for a demonstration
in water mixable oil painting techniques. Laurie is a fan
of these easy to use popular paints and you will be too
after this informative lesson. Bring your lawn chair and
notebook. Free to the public.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
Paint Out at Kathryn Albertson Park
Dusk–Dawn
Kathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park
ocated near downtown Boise. A haven for wildlife and
quiet contemplation, the park features wide, paved
footpaths and outdoor gazebos in a beautiful natural
setting. Located at 1001 S. Americana Blvd.
Daily Demo | 11:00am–1:00pm | Finer Frames
Join celebrated artist Allie Zeyer on our patio for a
demonstration in gouache paints. Bring your chair
and notebook. Free to the public.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9TH
Boise River Paint Out| Dawn–Dusk
Boise River Greenbelt
The Boise River Greenbelt is hands down one of the best-hidden gems in Southwest Idaho. It’s 25-mile long pedestrian and bike path provides easy access to
nature in the heart of the city.
Daily Demo | 11:00am–1:00pm | Finer Frames
Join oil painter Mark Davis for our daily art lesson
on the patio. Mark will share tips for how to simplify
a scene for a more successful outdoor painting. Bring
a lawn chair and notebook. Free to the public.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10TH
Paint Out at MK Nature Center | 10am–3pm
600 S. Walnut Street, Boise
The Idaho Fish and Game MK Nature Center offers a
unique wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the
Boise River Greenbelt. The pathways and ponds offer
endless opportunities for painting the natural habitat.
Daily Demo | 11:00am–1:00pm | Finer Frames
Join popular oil painter David Mensing for a lesson on
painting with a palette knife. Bring a chair and join us
on the patio at Finer Frames for this free demonstration
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
Awards Reception & Sale | 5pm-8pm
Finer Frames
Daily Demo | 11:00am–1:00pm | Finer Frames
Join award-winning oil painter & this year’s festival
juror Niles Nordquist for a demonstration in oil
painting techniques. Bring a lawn chair and notebook.
Free to the public.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
FESTIVAL SHOW & SALE | 9:00am–4:00pm
Finer Frames
The week concludes with our celebration, show & sale on
Saturday during Downtown Eagle’s Fall Crawl. See 100’s of
Festival paintings created during the week, including the
top winners. Purchase your favorite work of art, enjoy live
music, street fair, kids activities and so much more!
