Plein Air Arts in the Park in HSSP

Plein Air in the Parks will be taking place at Hot Springs State Park on September 11-15.

There are a number of events that are open to the public and the full schedule of events. Online registration for artists is available at https://pleinairintheparks-hotsprings.eventbrite.com or artists may register in person during the event.  

Now in its seventh year, Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative program by the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks. The tradition of plein air painting includes on-site painting and drawing outdoors. Plein Air in the Parks pairs talented artists with beautiful locations while offering cash prizes to top participants and free opportunities for the community to participate. 

Mingle with artists as they sketch and paint the landscape right before your eyes as you explore Hot Springs State Park. This event is free and open to the public.

The schedule is as follows:

Artists in the park:

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 12-5 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Beginner Plein Air Workshop in Oils with Cindy Clanc will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m.-noon at the Wyoming Arts Council registration tent. Learn tips and tricks on how to pick a plein air location while exploring composition and design to give your art a unique point of view. Participants will need to bring their own supplies. This event is free and open to the public. 

Plein Air Tips with Carolyn Wostenberg and Victoria Bales will be held Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9-11 a.m. at the Wyoming Arts Council registration tent. The instructors will share tips and tricks for novice plein air artists to learn and enjoy the practice of plein air painting. Participants will need to bring their own supplies for your medium of choice, 9” x 12” (or smaller) canvas or sketch pad recommended. This event is free and open to the public. 

Artist mingle with Plein Air participants hosted by Sagebrush Artisans will be Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Safari Club Lounge. While waiting for the Awards Ceremony, you can meet the artists that have spent time in the HSSP creating the artwork for the Show and Sale.

The Awards Ceremony, Show, and Sale will be Sunday, Sept.15 from 1-3 pm. at the Hot Springs Hotel and Spa meeting room. See the artwork created throughout the event, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, and purchase artwork from the sale.

For more information visit, wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-program/plein-air-in-the-parks or contact Ismael Dominguez at 307-275-4476 or by email at ismael.dominguez@wyo.gov.