The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks will host two Plein Air in the Parks events in 2025. The first will be at Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis from June 27 to 29, and the second at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park near Casper from September 10 to 14.
Early bird registration is now open for the Hot Springs State Park event online at Eventbrite. Registration can be found here.
Plein Air in the Parks seeks to engage state and regional artists in the tradition of painting on-site outdoors, all while exploring the rich landscapes of Wyoming. This partnership program began in 2018 at Sinks Canyon State Park and has become a highly anticipated annual event.
Artists are invited to participate through one or all of the days, and the public is invited to attend a variety of events at the Park throughout the event, which culminates with a reception, show, and sale.
At the reception, artists are able to show their works completed during their time in the Park while guests can browse, talk with the creators, and purchase artwork. Cash prizes are selected by outside jurors, and a People’s Choice Award is selected by attendees of the reception.
Plein Air in the Parks events are intended to open and close the busy season of Wyoming State Parks. This collaboration between the Wyoming Arts Council and State Parks aims to highlight the stunning landscapes of our state while engaging with artists and community members.
For more information on these events, please click here or contact Ismael Dominguez at 307-275-4476 or ismael.dominguez@wyo.gov.