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