We’ve got good news for artists!
There are several changes to the Festival this year that we created for artists to make you want to jump and shout. How do you like this for example? Artists can paint in over 1600 square miles of territory in Southwest Idaho. We’ve also extended the competition paint time for artists to include 7 days. Artists have all week to create a nocturnal painting. Not excited yet? Check out these highlights for this year’s expanded Eagle Plein Air Festival.
- Register before August 15 to be listed as a “Featured Artist” $75
- We have 50 Festival Swag Bags worth $200+ for artists that are the first to sign up
- Compete for $3000+ in prizes, ribbons and special awards
- Double your chances of winning by entering a 2nd painting for judging $45
- Exhibit and sell artwork at the Festival, subject to space limitations
- Register by August 1 to be listed as a “Featured Artist”
- Registration includes the general competition, nocturnal, quick draw, demonstrations, welcome reception and awards celebration
- Sign up on-line or in person at Finer Frames
- Artists who wish to exhibit and enter their art in competition must follow the rules established by the Festival overlords and have their blank surfaces stamped at Finer Frames
- Join our Eagle Plein Air Painters Facebook group for inside info, important tips and so much more!
Everyone is welcome to paint and draw, but only artists that sign up early get the goods…
Register On-Line Now
STAY CONNECTED
We’re so glad you’re here! Connect with friends when you join our community of painters in our Facebook Group just for artists. This is where you’ll find the latest Festival news. Ask questions of other painters and get the scoop on the best places to paint.
Click here to join Eagle Plein Air Painters.
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COMPETITION RULES
The competition boundaries have been expanded to ALL of Ada and Canyon Counties. We thought you’d like that!
The competition is open to professional and amateur artists working in dry media (pencil, pastel, charcoal, etc.) watercolor, acrylic and oil paint. But keep in mind that 100% of your artistic creation must be created in the field.
Click here for a complete list of EAGLE PLEIN AIR Rules
EVENT DETAILS
From professional workshops to community art classes, there is something for everyone in this week long festival. Click here for the complete event schedule SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
WHERE TO PAINT
2015 Winning Artist Ken Rupel
Eagle offers an exciting variety of subject matter for painters; barns, river front, rolling foothills and more. Our event staff will answer questions and be happy to recommend the best access areas for painters. Here’s just a few area highlights…
The Foothills rise above Eagle, providing a postcard backdrop that inspires and soothes the soul. An interconnected network of roads and trails courses through these hills, linking not only neighborhoods with public lands but also connecting people with the natural environment. Read More
Do you like barns? Eagle is full of them! List of Barns of Eagle
The Payette River, just 30 minutes drive north of Eagle offers plenty of scenic places to paint. Here are a few of our favorite spots along Highway 55:
Join us the additional Nocturnal painting competition. Artists are free to paint by street lamps or the light of the moon. Paintings eligible for this special competition are due to Finer Frames at 12:00pm Friday.
The Boise River Greenbelt follows its namesake river among towering trees, connecting downtown Eagle neighborhoods and the business district to Boise and beyond to the East. The 46-mile trail is one of the area’s most popular for its scenic views, wildlife and access to popular parks and recreation sites. In addition it provides a non-motorized corridor for commuters and passes by the BSU campus. Read More 
All paintings offered for sale will share a 40% commission off the retail price with Finer Frames. Event staff will handle all transactions and pay artists at the conclusion of the Festival show.
WHERE TO STAY
Our Festival Partner Eagle Hilton Garden Inn
HOW TO REGISTER
Deadline for early registration is 5:00pm Monday, August 1. Print & complete the Artist Registration Form. Registration will be available on-site for $75.
- Snail Mail Registration to:
Eagle Plein Air Festival
c/o Finer Frames
132 E State Street
Eagle, ID 83616
- Email to: info@eaglepleinair.com
- Phone Registration: 208-888-9898 (weekdays 10am – 5pm)
Registration Form Ages 18+
Contact Event Staff at info@eaglepleinair.com or call 208-888-9898