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PAPI "CHANGING SEASONS" SHOW April 23 -June 4, 2025 Kuna Arts & History Center
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Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek Street, Boise.
Every Wednesday 10:00AM-1:00PM year round.
We paint inside during the cold months of winter with the beauty of the flowers and plants around us and outside in the park setting in the warmth of spring and summer. At noon we will gather to share our work. We are guests at the greenhouse and need to be respectful of our setups not interfering with the operations and customers. No selling of your paintings during these paint outs please.
Indian Creek Winery Paint Out
Every Second Sunday Each Month 12:00 – 4:00pm
1000 N McDermott Rd, Kuna, ID 83634, USA
Enjoy painting with others while listening to music. Wine is always available and usually there is a food truck.
Bonners Ferry Paint Out
May 15- May 18
Bonners Ferry is a small town near the Selkirk Mountain range on the west and divided by the Kootenai River. Painters should feel safe walking around at night. There are many coffee/food shops a few blocks walking distance from the Best Western/casino (through a tunnel) along with views of the river and a walking bridge. There should be maps attached in the comments section on this event.
If you are wanting to camp/RV, there are a few places listed below. Rough camping can be done along the entire mountain range west of town, just be mindful of cold, limited cell range, and wildlife which could be encountered. The casino offers great views from the rooms (if northern facing) with balconies that could be used for painting. It also has a nice restaurant overlooking the river.
The Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge https://www.fws.gov/refuge/kootenai will be the focus of the paintout, but folks should be able to find plenty of places to paint if they like. There are good bathroom and water facilities at the refuge office and a lot of the park will be accessible by vehicle.
If there is rain on Saturday, Sugar Plum Greenhouse has kindly allowed us to use their facilities. They are on the main highway as you enter town from the south. https://www.sugarplumfloral.com/
Unfortunately, the alpine lakes in the area may still be blocked because of snow.
If spouses enjoy fishing, I can share a few places to go. There is also a golf course just south of town. https://bonnersferry.id.gov/mirror-lake-golf-course/
Silver Creek & Fairfield Paint Out May 24-May 26
Message from Judy Heusner :
PAPI has a long tradition of having a Paint Out Opening Weekend (For Fly fishing season) at Silver Creek. Located in the Lovely, tiny town of Picabo, ID. Yes, people world class fishing! (See the end of this post for more Fishing details)
PAPI painters can find all kinds of picturesque opportunities for painting. Plus, there is usually a Party Friday night at Picabo Angler, a lunchtime Bar B Que at the Preserve, and lots of free (Dry) camping!
I will probably get there Friday afternoon to get a great camping spot. Nocturne anyone???
Let's plan to paint Saturday and Sunday. Monday is up to you. I will probably head over to Fairfield. Check out the photos (under the Discussion Tab for this event). Scenic Camas Prairie! Very casual, so plan to do whatever schedule makes you happy.
I will have my PAPI Banner on my truck so you can find me. Message me for more info.
Dry Camping: Point of Rocks (Also called Silver Creek East on all the signs) is the party camp, be careful where you park, it gets so crowded you can get blocked in. Willows (Also called Silver Creek West on all the signs) Is where I will be. Is more relaxed and is a great float tube, take out point! Hayspur campground at Hayspur Hatchery and Stanton Crossing Campground (Fish and Game-I think)
Full Hookup: Picabo Angler Silver Creek RV Park is the only one that has Electricity and Water. Contact Picabo Angler https://picaboangler.com/places-to-stay/ Also AirBNB and Hotels in Bellevue
Come early to get a great spot. For the non painting, fishing spouse, they can visit Picabo Angler for all the details. Inside the preserve: (Special rules) Fly Fishing only. No Dogs on the Preserve, but ok everywhere else. Float tubes in certain areas and lots of rules around that! If you have a larger floating craft, like one w oars, you can float from the road to the Willows, since its outside the Preserve and literally my favorite float other than Henry's Fork!
Little City of Rocks Paint Out May 30 9:00AM-3:00PM
Please RSVP- PAPI Facebook Group Events
More details will be forthcoming.
No restroom.
Check this Event for details the day before for any updates.
https://www.blm.gov/.../natio.../idaho/little-city-rocks-wsa
River of No Return Paint Out
Event by Salt Gaius and Plein Air Painters Of Idaho - PAPI
Salt Mountain Pastoral Retreat
Duration: 3 days June 20-22
Join us for our 2nd annual paint out - stay with SAM (Salmon and Mackay painters) on the mountain and paint in beautiful Salmon Idaho. We will be painting: rivers, streams, mountains, blue skies and clouds. But of course we are known for our river! All levels of painters and all mediums are welcome. Slumber with the rest of us on site - lodging and all meals provided. $100 per person food contribution (non-refundable). Paint Friday, Saturday, Sunday or all 3! Limited number of beds, please contact Teresa Wade or send a private message to Salt Gaius for a bed commitment. CHECK THIS EVENT PAGE prior to attending for any last-minute updates.Approx 6 hrs from Boise, 2 1/2 hrs from Idaho Falls.
Paint Outs at Sunnyslope's Member Wineries
September
Eagle Plein Air Festival October
Eagle Plein Air Festival October
The Eagle Plein Air Festival is a festival, exhibition, and competition open to professional and non-professional artists of all skill levels. More than 80 artists visit beautiful Southwest Idaho to paint, draw, and sketch the natural landscape. Watch a demonstration, take a painting lesson and talk with the artists. At the end of the Festival, the public can view and purchase these unique visions of Eagle at the Festival Exhibition and Awards Reception.
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