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Plein Air Fest, Etc.

June 18, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Free
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Nearly 50 invited artists are given one day to create new masterpieces en plein air (outside). They paint from the National Museum of Wildlife Art’s Sculpture Trail with stupendous views overlooking the National Elk Refuge. All visitors are welcome to watch the painters, and collectors are invited to browse and bid on the fresh artworks. All proceeds will benefit the Museum and participating artists.

  • 9 a.m.: Event Kickoff
  • 10:30 a.m – 1:30pm: Live Music from Chanman Band
  • 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Food for Purchase from Palate
  • 12:15 – 1 p.m.: Silent Auction

Participating Artists:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


NEW This Year!
Two participation categories for the artists: plein air and al fresco

The plein air category allows artists to paint any regional scene of their choice, and they may begin their painting any where in the vicinity. All artists will be on the Sculpture Trail by 10am to finish their piece live and in person. Al fresco is interpreted more broadly, where artists enjoy painting outside using reference photos of any subject. The “Best in Show” award winner will be picked from the plein air category while the al fresco category is not judged.

Click any of the links above to view the participating artists and examples of their work!

Details

Date:
June 18, 2022
Time:
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost:
Free
What People Are Saying
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" I have visited museums around the world and I thoroughly enjoyed this one. It was far more than I was expecting. What a treat! Don't miss it!"
— Roxanne B.
"No trip to Jackson is complete without a visit to this Museum! It contains many current and historical wildlife paintings and overlooks the Elk Refuge. We go every time we visit."
— J.W.
"The permanent collection is fantastic, and the temporary shows are insightful and always full of surprises. "
— Jennifer S.
"This is as good as everyone says! We are not museum people and we are especially not art museum people but we loved this place."
— David W.
"The most pleasant surprise was the restaurant Palate - the manager ran it like a fine restaurant! What a view! And the food was excellent - probably one of the best meals we had in Jackson!"
— Erin S.
"The venue was fantastic! Spacious, great service, and fun to look at the artwork. The vista over the elk refuge was gorgeous."
— Justicia T.
"Incredible and not to be missed. Bierstadt, Wyeth, O'Keeffe and many other greats all represented!"
— David P.
"Well worth the trip! The collection was much more extensive than we expected. The exterior sculptures are wonderful."
— Elizabeth H.