Eagle, Idaho is bursting with colorful art events throughout late summer and fall. Hosted by Finer Frames, local merchants, and artists organizations in Idaho, Downtown Eagle will have plenty of art–i-ful activities this season.
From an article in Eagle Magazine August 2023
COLOR IN MOTION | Idaho Watercolor Society SW Regional Show
Opening Reception Thursday, August 31 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm at Finer Frames. This colorful show features 44 original watercolor paintings by members of the Idaho Watercolor Society. The show runs thru September. Finer Frames is located at 132 E State Street in downtown Eagle.
EAGLE ART WALK | Thurs Sept 28 | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Artists fill the streets of downtown Eagle, Idaho with live music and colorful displays of handmade arts and fine crafts. Visit with artists, enjoy the live music in Heritage Park & search for hidden treasure from 5-8pm. The event is free to the public and is sponsored by Finer Frames and the downtown merchants. For a map to artist locations visit https://eagleartwalk.com/
EAGLE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL | Oct 7-14
The Eagle Plein Air Festival, now in its 9th year, is attracting painters from all over North America. More than eighty painters turn Southwest Idaho into an outdoor living art gallery October 7-14. There are plenty of opportunities to explore, experience, expand, and discover art, music, food, culture, and friendship.
“Over the course of a week, the Eagle Plein Air Festival hosts numerous paint outs and free art demonstrations, culminating in our signature Festival Celebration featuring art awards, live music and the final show and sale. Don’t miss out!” says festival founder, Meg Glasgow.
So, what does Plein Air mean exactly? It hails from the French word en plein air, which is an expression that means “into the open air.” Essentially, plein air can be described as the “not-so-simple” art of painting outside.
Now, painting outside might not seem like a big deal, but when you take into consideration the fluctuation of weather and the nature of being outdoors, it starts to become a bit less simple, and a bit more… unpredictable. And that is part of the beauty of the Plein Air Festival: you never quite know what you’re going to get. Whether the sun will shine, or the rain will pour and what effect that has on art and artists. It is genuinely a one-of-a-kind experience that you can’t get anywhere else. From demonstrations to competitions and celebrations, the Eagle Plein Air Festival has everything to keep you and your loved ones entertained all week long!
On Saturday October 7th the festival kicks off with the State Street Paint Out. This timed event brings the painters to downtown Eagle for a two hour quick draw painting competition from 10:00am – 12:00pm. While you watch the painters, enjoy the live music at the Eagle Saturday Market in Heritage Park.
To see the complete schedule of events, visit eaglepleinair.com.
