Plein Air Art Competition

Schedule

Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 am

UTC-05:00

Location

McClung Park | Jefferson City, MO

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JC Parks and Jefferson City Art Club invite you to attend the third annual Jefferson City Plein Air Art Competition. The event will be held Saturday, September 20, 2025, at McClung indoor pavilion and select outdoor Jefferson City locations, where artists from near and far are invited to Jefferson City to paint scenic locations throughout the community and compete for cash prizes.
The Plein Air art competition provides the Jefferson City community an art experience like no other. A reception will follow the event where art may be viewed and purchased.
*What is Plein Air?*
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air” and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works. Experience scenic Jefferson City through the canvas!
• Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
• Painting will be in the time: 6:00am – 4:00pm
• Reception: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Registration Deadline: September 18, 2025 (can register day-of/cash only)
Registration Fee: $50
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Key Contact: Leann Porrello, [email protected]

📍 About our locations:
Specialty Locations:
Limited! Register for one of these locations that we have been granted special access for your private painting area. Some of the locations include, The Museum of Missouri Military History, The Missouri River Pedestrian Bridge, Missouri State Penitentiary, and more to come!
— Activity #: 908171-32

General Locations:
General Locations: You choose the place, wherever your heart desires in Jefferson City. Find a scenic area of our parks or be inspired by the hustle and bustle downtown.
— Activity #: 908171-31
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McClung Park, Jefferson City, United States

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