Colorado Plein Air Events
Colorado offers a wide range of plein air painting opportunities throughout the year, from juried festivals and competitive paint-outs to instructional workshops and community events. Artists can find plein air events in cities, parks, historic districts, and scenic landscapes across the state.
This page lists upcoming plein air painting events in Colorado, including festivals, workshops, and paint-outs for artists of all experience levels. Event details include dates, locations, entry deadlines, and award information when available.
Plein Air @ Altitude
August 27-September 6, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Winter Park
Peak Art Adventure (Paint Out & Art Show)
August 5-25, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Woodland Park
Snowmass Plein Air Festival
August 3-9, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Snowmass Village
The Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition & Convention
May 26 - August 29, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Steamboat Springs
Telluride Plein Air Festival
July 1-5, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Telluride
Boulder County Plein Air Festival
May 31 - June 8
State: Colorado
City: Boulder
Annual Peak Art Adventure Plein Air Event And Competition
July 22 - August 2, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Woodland Park
Georgetown Plein Air
July 30 - August 1, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Georgetown
Estes Valley Plein Air
August 20-25, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Estes Park
Victor Celebrates The Arts
August 28 - September 7, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Victor
Plein Air Artists Colorado Annual National Juried Show
August 25-October 5
State: Colorado
City: Central City
Alla Prima Westcliffe
September 12 - 19, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Westcliffe
Steamboat Art Museum Plein Air
September 18 - 25, 2026
State: Colorado
City: Steamboat Springs