Plein Air Painting Events & Information

Boulder County Plein Air Festival

Boulder County Plein Air Festival

May 31 - June 8

Artists from across the U.S. are invited to apply for the 2025 Boulder County Plein Air Festival along the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Up to 25 artists will be selected to paint rural, urban and mountain scenes of beautiful Boulder County. Total award package is $4,000, with $1,000 awarded for best in show. All painting mediums are welcome. The Festival exhibit will be held in the city of Boulder. Apply at CallForEntry.org.

Entry Deadline: February 3

State: Colorado

City: Boulder

Format: Juried

Contact: Mary Horrocks

Contact Email: mary@openstudios.org

Contact Phone: 303-748-9132