An outdoor painting event that combines extreme winter conditions with the passion to paint. January 1-11, 2025.
January, the month that seems to drag on endlessly. It can be cold and gloomy, but that’s no reason not to get outside. We thought we’d spice things up a bit and host a new plein air event to encourage artists to get out and capture the beauty of winter.
Here’s what you need to know about Extreme Plein Air:
WHEN: January 1st – 11th, 2025
WHY: Let’s have some New Year fun!
WHAT: Artists paint “en plein air” during January 1-11, submit photos from the field for a chance to win prizes. Then we celebrate with a plein air party @ Finer Frames on Sat Jan 11.
Choose your best outdoor painting created that week, and if you developed a studio piece from the plein air study, grab that too. Bring them to Finer Frames for a special art party on 1/11/25 from 2-4pm. The paintings will be displayed on easels for all to enjoy. Chat with other artists. Enjoy warm refreshments, see all of the paintings & vote for your favorite. Prizes awarded @ 3:30pm
HOW: Get outside and paint! Take pictures of yourself, on location, with your painting. Email the pic to gallery@finerframes.com OR Post on FB or IG with #extremepleinair & #finerframes to enter to win raffle prizes:
- 1 of 3 $100 gift cards to Finer Frames
- Free registration to 2025 Eagle Plein Air Festival ($75 value)
- Artsy swag prizes & more!
WHERE: Paintings may be created anywhere outdoors in Idaho.
COST: Free!
MORE DETAILS: Artists may enter 1 “Extreme” picture per day into the raffle. If selling work during the Art Party on 1/11, a 50% commission will be collected. By submitting photo, you agree to allow use of the photos for marketing purposes by Finer Frames & the Eagle Plein Air Festival. Any questions may be directed to gallery@finerframes.com or call/text 208.888.9898
Finer Frames is located in downtown Eagle at 132 E State Street, Eagle ID 83616
