Artist Packet Pick-Up | 10:00am – 5:00pm @ Finer Frames

Painters can get festival details, tips for the best painting locations on local maps and the first 50 who registered may pick up their festival Swag Bag.

Battle of the Brushes | 5:30pm – 8:30pm @ Proletariat Wine Tasting Room

Normally watching paint dry isn’t very exciting, but this is a fierce and fun event to view.  Painters have 2 hours to complete a painting. Attendees can sip wine and watch them sweat it out against the clock before the sale begins. The new event is part of Surel’s Place First Friday Art Walk.

Canvas Stamping @ 9:00am

Artist check-in, packet pick-up and surface stamping at Finer Frames, 132 E State Street, Eagle, ID 83616. Stamping continues each day through the festival (except Sunday).

Festival Kick-Off Artist Breakfast @ 9:00am – 10:00am

Enjoy a free continential breakfast for the artists at Finer Frames. Ask questions, review maps of the area and visit with other artists. Canvas stamping

State Street Quick Draw | 10:00am – 12:00pm | State Street, Downtown Eagle
Downtown Eagle is buzzing with excitement for the Saturday Market at City Hall, which makes it the perfect time for the Quick Draw event.  Canvas/paper stamping begins @ 9:30am at Finer Frames. Turn in your finished framed painting by 12:00pm. The paintings will be hung immediately following and ribbons awarded. The painting will be available for purchase throughout the Festival week.

Hyde Park Nocturnal Paint Out | Dusk to Dawn

This is an opportunity for artists to paint the historic Hyde Park in Boise’s North End area.  Located on North 13th Street a few blocks north of Downtown Boise, the Hyde Park Historic District is well known for it’s popular eateries and specialty shops. The 1900’s architecture and night life in this area make it a popular destination for night time painting.

No Stamping Today

Paint Out at 3 Horse Ranch Vineyard | Dawn to Dusk | 5900 Pearl Rd, Eagle, ID 83616

3 Horse Ranch Vineyard is the destination of the day. Located in the heart of the Eagle Foothills AVA, just 10 miles North of Eagle, this 850 acre winery and ranch offers beautiful scenes of rolling hills and grape vines, maybe even the crush pad and fermentation hall as the winery will be in the middle of harvest.  The Ranch House is open 12pm-6pm for food & wine. Reserve a table here.

Nocturnal Paint Out | Dusk to Dawn

This is an opportunity for artists to paint by the area moonlight and street lamp. Artists registered for the Plein Air Festival are eligible for this additional competition and prize money.

Stamping NOT available on Sunday. Finer Frames is closed today.

Paint Out at Schick-Ostolasa Farmstead | Dawn to Dusk |5506 W Farm Court, Boise Idaho 83714

This preserved Farmstead site covers 2 acres along Dry Creek, with seven historic farm buildings: the farmhouse, a detached kitchen and wellhouse (called the Red House), a root cellar, a wood shed, a saddle shed, a granary and a horse barn. This location is home to the Dry Creek Historical Society and members will have the museum open for tours this day. Restrooms will be open 9-4. Museum will be open 12-4

Daily Demo | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Finer Frames

Join Laurie Asahara on our patio for a demonstration in water mixable oil painting techniques. Laurie is a fan of these easy to use popular paints and you will be too after this informative lesson. Bring your lawn chair and notebook. Free to the public.

Artist Lounge | Old State Saloon

The Old State Saloon in downtown Eagle is open daily for artists from 6am to 12am. Grab a coffee, lunch, refreshments and a rest in this western oasis.

Nocturnal Paint Out | Dusk to Dawn

This is an opportunity for artists to paint by the area moonlight and street lamp. Artists registered for the Plein Air Festival are eligible for this additional competition and prize money.

Canvas Stamping | 10:00am – 5:00pm @ Finer Frames

Artist check-in, packet pick-up and surface stamping at Finer Frames, 132 E State Street, Eagle, ID 83616. Stamping starts at 8am and continues daily throughout the festival.

Paint Out at Kathryn Albertson Park | Dusk to Dawn

Kathryn Albertson Park is a 41-acre special use park located near downtown Boise. A haven for wildlife and quiet contemplation, the park features wide, paved footpaths and outdoor gazebos in a beautiful natural setting. Located at 1001 S. Americana Blvd., Boise  GET DIRECTIONS

Daily Demo | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Finer Frames

Join celebrated artist Allie Zeyer on our patio for a demonstration in gouache paints. Bring your chair and notebook. Free to the public.

Artist Lounge | Old State Saloon

The Old State Saloon in downtown Eagle is open daily for artists from 6am to 12am. Grab a coffee, lunch, refreshments and a rest in this western oasis.

Nocturnal Paint Out | Dusk to Dawn

This is an opportunity for artists to paint by the area moonlight and street lamp. Artists registered for the Plein Air Festival are eligible for this additional competition and prize money.

Boise River Paint Out| Dawn to Dusk | Boise River Greenbelt

The Boise River Greenbelt is hands down one of the best hidden gems in Southwest Idaho. It’s 25 mile long pedestrian and bike path provides easy access to nature in the heart of the city. Click here for a Boise River Interactive Map to access points, parking, restrooms & more.

Daily Demo  | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Finer Frames

Join oil painter Mark Davis for our daily art lesson on the patio. Mark will share tips for how to simplify a scene for a more successful outdoor painting. Bring a lawn chair and notebook. Free to the public.

Artist Lounge | Old State Saloon

The Old State Saloon in downtown Eagle is open daily for artists from 6am to 12am. Grab a coffee, lunch, refreshments and a rest in this western oasis.

Nocturnal Paint Out | Dusk to Dawn

This is an opportunity for artists to paint by the area moonlight and street lamp. Artists registered for the Plein Air Festival are eligible for this additional competition and prize money.

Paint Out at MK Nature Center | 10am – 3pm | 600 S. Walnut Street, Boise, Idaho 83712

The Idaho Fish and Game MK Nature Center offers a unique wildlife experience on a 4.6-acre site along the Boise River Greenbelt. The pathways and ponds offer enless opportunities for painting the natural habitat. The park is open dawn to dusk and the visitor’s center and restrooms are open 10-3pm. To protect the wildlife, no dogs are allowed.

Daily Demo   | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Finer Frames

Join popular oil painter David Mensing for a lesson on painting with a palette knife. Bring a chair and join us on the patio at Finer Frames for this free demonstration

Artist Lounge | Old State Saloon

The Old State Saloon in downtown Eagle is open daily for artists from 6am to 12am. Grab a coffee, lunch, refreshments and a rest in this western oasis.

Nocturnal Paint Out | Dusk to Dawn

This is an opportunity for artists to paint by the area moonlight and street lamp. Artists registered for the Plein Air Festival are eligible for this additional competition and prize money.

Daily Demo | 11:00am – 1:00pm | Finer Frames

Join award-winning oil painter & this year’s festival juror Niles Nordquist for a demonstration in oil painting techniques. Bring a lawn chair and notebook. Free to the public.

Artist Deadline | 12:00pm | Finer Frames

Artists must have their completed works to The Gallery at Finer Frames no later than Noon on Friday! All artwork must be framed and ready to hang for the competition, show and sale. The maximum number of pieces that may be entered are; 1 for the Festival competition + 1 Nocturnal Paint Out (optional) +1 Quick Draw (optional). If you have signed up to enter an additional painting, the maximum number of paintings doubles; 2 for the Festival competition + 2 Nocturnal Paint Out (optional) +2 Quick Draw (optional).

AWARDS RECEPTION | 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Finer Frames

Join us at The Gallery at Finer Frames as we recognize the outstanding paintings and award the winning prizes, including the Artist’s Choice and Grand Prize Winners.  Enjoy refreshments, mingle with the artists and see all of the Festival paintings created during the week.