The Eagle Plein Air Festival & Competition
is held in historic Eagle, Idaho.

The Eagle Plein Air Festival is a festival, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. More than 80 artists visit beautiful Southwest Idaho to paint, draw, and sketch the natural landscape. Watch a demonstration, take a painting lesson and talk with the artists. At the end of the Festival, the public can view and purchase these unique visions of Eagle at the Festival Exhibition and Awards Reception.

2024 Festival Schedule

What is plein air painting?

En plein air is a French expression that means “in the open air.” Plein air painting is the not-so-simple act of painting outdoors. Artist’s must handle shifting light, fluctuating temperatures, wind gusts, inclement weather and more.  The annual Eagle Plein Air Festival celebrates in grand fashion the contributions of plein air artists to Idaho culture and the arts. Our week-long event features several plein air artist workshops, quick draw competitions and features a signature Festival Awards, Show & Sale.

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JOIN AN ART LECTURE

  • Free Daily Painting Demonstrations  11am – 1pm

  • MONDAY Laurie Asahara Water Based Oils

  • TUESDAY Allie Zeyer Gouache

  • WEDNESDAY Mark Davis Oil

  • THURSDAY David Mensing Palette Knife

  • FRIDAY Niles Nordquist Oil

View highlights from our past event!
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Become a Supporter!

Whether you’re a business or just someone who loves the arts, we invite you to become a sponsor and celebrate Eagle’s rich artistic heritage. By supporting the Eagle Plein Air Festival you are contributing to the vitality of the arts in Eagle. Choose from one of our many sponsorship levels, your gift — no matter what size — is important.

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