16th Annual Red Wing Arts Plein Air
Red Wing Arts is excited to announce the 16th Annual Plein Air Festival. This event and the artists that participate year after year are embraced by our community and our organization. Red Wing, MN which sits at the gateway to the Driftless Region, is a stunning place. The charming downtown, dramatic bluffs, rolling hills, vistas and winding rivers define the historic town.
Each year artists come from around the region to paint “recognizable” Red Wing; over 100 works are hung, judged and exhibited. In 2022, award-winning artist Bob Upton will award $5,000 in cash prizes.
2022 Juried Featured Class Artists
Susan Aamot, Richard Abraham, Michael Broshar, Lynn Brown, Michele Combs, Christopher Copeland, Derek Davis, Tom Dimock, Diane Foster, Laura Frykman, Elissa Gore, Nathan Hager, Hannah C. Heyer, Becky Jokela, Tadas Kosciuska, Kathleen Litwin, Dan Mackerman, Angie Malin, Susan McLean-Keeney, Jo Nelson, Jessie Rasche, Tatyana Robberts, Todd Schabel, Kelly Schamberger, David R. Smith, Lisa Stauffer, Troy Tatlock, Naomi Tiry Salgado, James Turner, Pat Undis, Avon Waters, Michelle Wegler, Dan Wiemer, Ivan Zassavitski
2022 Plein Air Schedule
All events open to the public!
June 11-25 Artists Paint Red Wing. Some featured locations: He Mni Caŋ-Barn Bluff, Main Street, historic neighborhoods, river overlooks. Best time of day to locate painters is early morning and early evening.
June 11, 1-2:30 pm Kick-off event at the Depot Gallery. Artist Talk featuring Fred Somers & Kami Mendlik.
June 17, 5-9 pm Group Paint Out at Frontenac State Park. Watch artists paint the iconic scenery.
June 18 - 25 Competition Week in Red Wing: *Artwork is due at RWA on or before 12pm on June 23
June 21, 7-10 pm Summer Solstice nocturne paint out at Memorial Park. Watch artists paint the evening vista views.
June 22, 6-9 pm Group paint at Central Park. Watch artists paint during the RWA Concert in the Park featuring the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band.
June 24, 6 pm First Glimpse & Awards Reception
Join us at the Red Wing Depot Gallery for a night of music, hors d’oeuvres, wine and fine art! Meet the artists and be the first to experience and buy this year’s plein air paintings. Starting at 7 pm, this year’s judge, Bob Upton, will present the awards, recognizing the best work created during the week. Award winners include Best of Show, Second Place, Third Place, Best Sense of Place, Best Collection and more! Enjoy time in the gallery to purchase paintings before the exhibition opens to the public. Tickets are $50 each and are available for purchase through our website: redwingarts.orgJune 25 Quick Paint. 9-11 am Watch artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced event in Levee Park. 9-11 am Free Kids Paint. Try your hand at painting plein air around the Depot. For kids of all ages - and kids at heart! 1-3 pm Open House Reception. View and purchase artworks from Plein Air Artists. Free and open to all!
June 25-August 7 Exhibition on view in the Red Wing Arts Depot Gallery