The Eagle Plein Air Festival, now in its 10th year, attracts 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.
Friday, October 4th 2024
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 2024
State Street Quick Draw | 10:00am – 12:00pm | State Street, Downtown Eagle
Downtown Eagle is buzzing with excitement for the Saturday Market at City Hall, which makes it the perfect time for the Quick Draw event.
Sunday, October 6th 2024
Paint Out at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyard | Dawn to Dusk | 5900 Pearl Rd, Eagle, ID 83616
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. The Ranch House is open 12pm-6pm for food & wine.
Monday, October 7th 2024
Paint Out at Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead | Dawn to Dusk |5506 W Farm Court, Boise Idaho 83714
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 9-4. Museum will be open 12-4
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 2024
Paint Out at Kathryn Albertson Park | Dusk to Dawn
Kathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park located 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 2024
Boise River Paint Out| Dawn to 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 2024
Paint Out at MK Nature Center | 10am – 3pm | 600 S. Walnut Street, Boise, Idaho 83712
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 enless 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 2024
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 2024
FESTIVAL SHOW & SALE | 9:00am – 4:00pm | Finer Frames
The week concludes with our celebration, show & sale on Saturday during Downtown Eagle’s Harvest Festival. 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!
