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Our 2020 Prize Winners

MAIN COMPETITION GRAND PRIZE - Bonnie Zahn Griffith: Be the Voice (oil) 1st PLACE - Chieshenam Westin: Eagle Island Calf Barn (oil) 2nd PLACE - Linda Baker: Afternoon Rest (watercolor) 3rd PLACE - David Mensing: Abound (oil) HM - Laurel Lake McGuire: Sign of the Times (watercolor) HM - Renae Hill: Thomas Aikens (watercolor) HM - Michael Polk: Reflection (watercolor) QUICK DRAW 1st - David Mensing: Placidity 2nd - Dave English: Ballantyne Reflections 3rd - Christina Olds: Not Going to Enter NOCTURNAL 1st - Bonnie Zahn Griffith: Night Moves 2nd - Cindy Gillet: Under the Shade

2020-10-26T15:59:33+00:00October 26th, 2020|
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Sherri Carter Workshop

COLOR IN PLEIN AIR WORKSHOP with Sherri Carter Saturday, May 16th | 9:30am – 4:30pm | $125 Join local award-winning artist Sherri Carter for this full day workshop at Finer Frames back patio and garden as we explore techniques to improve your understanding of color harmony as it relates to painting. This is not your normal color class-we will discuss advanced color techniques to take your paintings to another level for your Plein air paintings. $125 you supply paints, brushes and canvas. REGISTER HERE Learn more about Sherri Carter Art Prerequisites: Participants  should have  some  knowledge  and  experience  with  oil

2020-02-12T22:35:56+00:00February 12th, 2020|
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Congratulations to our 2019 Winners!

Congratulations to our 2019 Festival Winners! Grand Prize Award  $500 (PAPI) Bert Hiner: Sunny Slope 1st Place $200 Julie Rumsey: Rain Again with Kick Ass Clouds 2nd Place $150 Bonnie Griffith: Island Trail 3rd Place $100 Jean Millward: Time’s Touch Honorable Mention $50 Katherine Engh: Lazing on Sunday Afternoon Award of Merit – Oil Duncan Moore: Above Table Rock Award of Merit – Best Water Media Mike Sessions: Silo Award of Merit – Best Dry Media Kathleen Gardner: Walk with Me Artist’s Choice Award Bonnie Griffith: The Island Ladies Audience Choice Award Deborah Chalmers: Today’s Peace Quick Draw

2019-08-02T16:31:20+00:00August 2nd, 2019|
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ART IN THE GARDEN

Join us Saturday, June 1st 2019 at the Underhill Gardens for a blues concert, wine tasting, quick draw, wet paint auction & more!  We’ve combined the excitement of a timed quick draw with live music and wine. What could be better? Painters compete in a 2 hr artist quick draw while enjoying a blues concert by  3 different blues bands and sampling top Idaho food and wines. This one of a kind event takes place in the picturesque setting of  the Underhill Gardens just north of Eagle off Highway 55. This fun and entertaining evening ends with a wet paint sale

2019-04-18T22:10:07+00:00April 18th, 2019|
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Art on the Island Event Details

ART ON THE ISLAND A Summer Evening of Art, Jazz & Wine Part art show, concert and wine festival, this one of a kind event is not to be missed! Watch painters compete in a quick draw competition and enjoy a jazz concert while sampling top Idaho food and wines. Headlined by the Van Paepeghem Quartet, this concert takes place in the picturesque setting of Eagle Island State Park in Eagle Idaho. This fun and entertaining evening ends with a wet paint sale and live auction. Bring your low-back lawn chairs for festival seating. Well-behaved dogs are welcome too. Click

2018-06-02T01:53:20+00:00April 15th, 2018|
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Facebook TV for Plein Air Artists

New LIVE Weekly TV Show Starts Friday Join me on a new adventure! Friday, March 16 is a day that will go down in history (at least for me anyway). It is my first ever Live TV show using Facebook's new broadcast platform. I'm a little nervous since my record with technology is less than stellar, but this will be different. I'm going to rock this! Let's Talk About TV was created to help artists, and especially plein air painters, with issues that are unique to this ambitious group of artists. In an attempt to address these issues, I'll be

2018-03-16T02:37:18+00:00March 14th, 2018|
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Ding the Bells! Registration is Open

The 2018 Eagle Plein Air Festival schedule is ready to go. We've added lots of exciting new events, workshops and fun for you this year. You are invite to be the first to check it out. 2018 SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE Saturday June 2 Eagle Summer Plein Air Workshop by Carol Johansen | 9:00am – 5:00pm Sunday June 3 Bonnie Griffith Pastel Painting Boot Camp | 12:00pm – 8:00pm Monday June 4  Artists Welcome Reception | 5:00pm – 7:00pm Tuesday June 5  Competition Begins | 8:00am Art & Wine Pairing Class with Brandon St. Martin | 7:00pm – 8:30pm Wednesday

2018-03-09T17:58:34+00:00March 8th, 2018|
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ART IN THE VINES | Thursday June 8

Jazz Concert, Wine Tasting, Quick Draw & Sale New to the Eagle Plein Air Festival this year is an special private event that combines art, jazz and wine in acres of vineyards in the Eagle foothills. 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards is our host for evening that is sure to offer a one-of-a-kind experience for artists and attendees. Here's what to expect... CONCERT: Join us for our outdoor jazz concert by the Van Paepeghem Sextet. This band writes original arrangements of popular jazz standards and has over 150 combined years of educational experience encompassing choral and instrumental music. Van Paepeghem Jazz

2018-03-05T20:02:54+00:00May 7th, 2017|
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SAVE THE DATE!

The Eagle Plein Air Festival is coming June 8 - 10, 2017 Entry Deadline: May 31, 2017 The 2017 Eagle Plein Air Festival will be held Thursday June 8 - Saturday June 10 in historic Eagle Idaho, along the scenic Boise River. It is a festival, exhibition and competition open to professional and nonprofessional artists seeking cash awards and ribbons totaling $3000. The first 50 artists to register will receive a Festival Swag Bag. Registration deadline is May 31, 2017. See our ad in Plein Air Magazine More details coming late winter 2017.  

2018-03-05T20:04:19+00:00December 16th, 2016|
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2016 Festival Awards

Eagle Plein Air Festival Awards 2016 Grand Prize Award - Bonnie Zahn Griffith First Place Award Gary Holland "Eagle View"   2nd Place Award & Best of Eagle Award Renae Hill "Historic Eagle" 3rd Place Award & Eagle Magazine Award Toby Davis "Orville Jackson" Honorable Mention | Geoffrey Krueger QUICK DRAW WINNERS Allie Zeyer "White Rose" Bonnie Zahn Griffith "State Street" Jessica Henry "Art in Art" Chase Bindner "Akins Street" SPECIAL AWARDS PAPI Award - Kevin Hughes "Maily House"

2018-03-05T20:05:18+00:00June 6th, 2016|
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