June 17, 2024
Plein Air in the Parks will be taking place at Curt Gowdy State Park on June 19-23. Online registration is available at https://pleinairintheparks-curtgowdy.eventbrite.com or artists may register in person at the Curt Gowdy Visitor’s Center during the event.
Now in its seventh year, Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative program by the Wyoming Arts Council and the Wyoming State Parks. The tradition of plein air painting includes on-site painting and drawing outdoors. Plein Air in the Parks pairs talented artists with beautiful locations while offering cash prizes to top participants and opportunities for the community to participate.
Several opportunities and events are open to the public; the full list of public events is below. The general public will need to pay the daily access fee to enter the park.
See the Artists at Work
Mingle with artists as they sketch and paint the landscape right before your eyes as you explore Curt Gowdy State Park.
Wednesday, June 19 | 12 - 5PM
Thursday, June 20 | 9AM - 5PM
Friday, June 21 | 9AM - 5PM
Saturday, June 22 | 9AM - 5PM
Kids Watercolor Plein Air - Saturday, June 22 | 10AM-12PM
Bring your kids along for a free watercolor session! This is a great way to introduce your aspiring artists to the world of Plein Air. Hosted at Curt Gowdy State Park’s Visitors Center. Materials provided; no experience necessary.
S’mores Social at Camp Russell Day Use Shelter - Wednesday, June 19 | 6-8PM
Pop on by the Camp Russell Day Use Shelter after a day of painting in the park! This event is also open to other campers and community members who would like to socialize with the artists. S’mores will be provided.
Awards Ceremony, Show, and Sale - Sunday, June 23 | 1-3PM Curt Gowdy State Park Visitor’s Center
See the artwork created throughout the event, cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award, and purchase artwork from the sale. No park admission will be charged to those attending the show and sale on Sunday afternoon.
Curt Gowdy State Park is a public recreation area covering 3,395 acres in Albany and Laramie counties in southeast Wyoming. It is located just 24 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming and 24 miles east of Laramie, Wyoming off of State Route 210 (Happy Jack Road).
For more information on these events please visit, wyoarts.state.wy.us/wac-program/plein-air-in-the-parks or contact Ismael Dominguez at 307-275-4476 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
