Save the date: Oct. 14-18, 2026
Registration is now OPEN for Foothills Plein Air Festival 2026!
In 2026 we will be providing premium lodging accommodations for a limited number of regional/national artists. If you would like to be approved for lodging please contact us TODAY at info@foothillsarts.org
We will be awarding $3,000 in prizes across multiple categories.
2025 Best in Show artist Elbert Shubert will act as the Judge for the 2026 competition.
| festival itinerary 2025
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Elbert Shubert 2025 Best in Show & Quick Paint Competition winner.
Patricia Sweet painting at Crooked Creek Highlands
Karl Bostwick painting at Kapps Mill Estate.
Jason Clewell painting at Pilot Mountain State Park
Maryjo Gunning painting at Golden Road Vineyards.
Joan Dreicer pastel at Grassy Creek Vineyard
Peggy Petrocy painting at Claymont Hill Farms.
Andrew McWilson painting at Horne Creek Farm
Cynthia Whalen painting at Dobbins Creek Vineyard.
Artists painting during a quick paint competition.
Seneca Leonard painting at Piccione Vineyards
A few past prize winners. Patricia Sweet, Lyudmila Tomova Clark, Laurie Basham, and Seneca Leonard.