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Join In On FinerFrames Extreme Plein Air Challenge Jan. 1-25
For a comprehensive view of events go to our CALENDAR linked here.
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** Attendees to any Plein Air Painters of Idaho event, paint out, or workshop understand that it is entirely at their own risk.**
Regularly Scheduled Events
Regularly Scheduled Events
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.
Edwards Greenhouse, 4106 Sand Creek Street, Boise.
Every Sunday 11:30AM
November - April
The Warehouse is a food court with many food/drink options and a large seating area. This gives us a nice warm place to meet during the winter months. Bring something to paint or paint what you see there.
370 S. 8th Street Boise, ID
Indian Creek Winery
Every Second Sunday April- October
12:00 – 4:00PM
Enjoy painting with others while listening to music. Wine is always available and usually there is a food truck.
1000 N McDermott Rd, Kuna, ID 83634, USA
Franz Witte Nursery
Franz Witte Nursery
Join us for a paint out every month on the first Friday of the month. 11:00AM
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.
20005 11th Ave N, Nampa, ID 83687
Special/Seasonal Events (Paint Out Trips)
Special/Seasonal Events (Paint Out Trips)
Join in on the fun in the great outdoors this winter!
Join in on the fun in the great outdoors this winter!
January 1-25
Check out our calendar on this website to find out where we are painting.
Click the link for details on the contest: https://www.eaglepleinair.com/extreme2026/
Bruneau Sand Dunes Paint Out
Bruneau Sand Dunes Paint Out
April 17-19, 2026
Meeting locations within the park will be provided closer to the event.
RSVP requested.
Motor Vehicle Entry Fee $7.00 Unless you have a State Parks Pass.
For day use visitors, the park opens at 7:00 a.m.
You can camp at the state park or get a motel in Mountain Home or come for the day.
Camping reservations: https://getoutside.idaho.gov/
Bonners Ferry Paint Out
May 8-9, 2026
Bonners Ferry is a small town surrounded by 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 casino (through a tunnel) along with views of the river and a walking bridge.
If you are wanting to camp/RV, there are a couple places listed below. 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, which we'll use as a meeting place.
The Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge 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 entrance. Note, because significant work is underway to restore the original wetlands, we may not be able to drive around the auto tour road. There should still be plenty of scenery to paint.
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/
Schedule: No real changes for 2026
Meeting Area: Parking lot in front of Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa
Friday May 8th:
-Noon: Meet at Casino parking.
Optional group drive to scout the refuge loop (5 miles driving) and waterfall. There are two more waterfalls nearby if there's more interest.
-8:30 PM: Nocturne at old downtown.
Walk through tunnel just outside of casino entrance for urban painting.
Saturday May 9th:
-Everyone free to paint all day. I will be available to help with directions, etc.
-7:00 PM: Show and tell. Dinner at casino and hopefully a surprise raffle.
Sunday: Free to paint.
Accommodation:
Kootenai River Inn and Casino: https://www.kootenairiverinn.com/casino/
Idaho Lodge and RV Park: In town, near grocery stores, and 5 minutes south of casino. https://theidaholodge.com/
North Haven Campground: Nice place 5 minutes north of town and a little more secluded. https://www.northhavencampground.com/
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 19-21, 2026
Join us for our 3rd annual paint out - stay with the group 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.
Mackay Paint Out
Mackay Paint Out
August 14-16, 2026
Save the Date. Paint 1 or all 3 days. Let's meet at Field Day on Main street on Friday morning. More details posted soon
Here are the details from last year:No Registration is required, but please let me know if you are planning to come to the Saturday group dinner so I can plan the food! (Friends, family and traveling companions are welcome) Here is the schedule if you would like to know where we will be, but of course, feel free to paint whenever and wherever you like! Remember to bring some warm or light weight warm-ish clothes. Just because its hot where you live, don't forget that the weather can change quickly at our elevation (Almost 6,000 ft) Also bring anything you have for shade: hats, umbrellas, awning chairs, pop up's, etc. I have done my best to find shade for us, but sometimes the scenery is just too good to resist!
We have good Cell reception in Town. Contact me through Messenger to make sure you have my address and phone number, so you can find us if the plans change due to weather, smoke or group consensus.
Keep in mind, plans may need to change due to Smoke and/or weather. (So far no smoke up here!) There is no fee to participate and there is no Canvas stamping (Haha) We have lots of rivers, streams, fields, barns, blue skies and clouds. But of course, we are known for our mountains! Check out some photos from past years, I added them here, under "Discussion" for this event! All levels of painters and all mediums are welcome. Your non painting spouse and kids can ride the trails w a Mountain bike, ATV or UTV, hike, fish the rivers and reservoir, kayak (Rentals in town) ride a horse, bird watch, etc. Message me w any questions or suggestions. Hope to see you then! Approx 4 hrs from Boise, 1 1/2 hrs from Idaho Falls and Pocatello, 1 hr from Blackfoot.There is a free tourist park, other campgrounds, motels and Air BnB's. Paint one or all 3 days
Friday "Urban Painting" (Mackay style) that means not very "Urban" Meet at Field Day at 9 AM Address: 211 Main St in Mackay. We will paint in and around town. Lunch on your own (we are close to restaurants and coffee shops in town) We might go out for dinner as a group L7 Grill and Tap House at 6pm.
Saturday-TBD (Possibly Pass Creek) Bagels and coffee for breakfast and sandwiches for lunch provided. Group Dinner, 6 PM at my house (IM me for the address)
Sunday-Mackay Reservoir. Meet at the large shelter at 9AM. Breakfast and lunch same Saturday above. Paint half day or full day based on your travel plans!
City of Rocks Paint Out
City of Rocks Paint Out
September 4-6, 2026
Just a Preliminary heads up! Save the date. You can see the details from last year. Paint 1 or all 3 days. Camp at any of the campgrounds in the area or Stay at the Almo Inn. Friday night Pizza in town and Saturday night Potluck. We have reserved the Large Shelter at Castle Rock State park (Just down the road) We got lucky with the weather last year! But we thought a back up plan would be a good idea. That park has a $10- entrance fee, but free if you have an Idaho State Parks Pass through the DMV. Or just carpool! More details coming soon.
City of Rocks National Reserve https://www.nps.gov/ciro/index.htm
Stanley Paint Out
Stanley Paint Out
2026 DATES TBA
PAPI ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING/DEMOS/LUNCH/PAINT OUT
PAPI ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING/DEMOS/LUNCH/PAINT OUT
SEPTEMBER (2026 DATE TBA)
Quick Draw Sept. (2026 dates TBA)
Quick Draw Sept. (2026 dates TBA)
Click Here To Register: https://idahoartgallery.com/quick-draw/
Nelli Garibyan
Idaho Art Gallery
208.404.6217
Collister Garden Tour
Collister Garden Tour
Sunday September (DATES TBA)
The Collister Garden Tour is set to return in 2025 for the AUTUMNAL EQUINOX! Come gander at gardens resembling the comfort of cyclical change and explore the richness of early fall colors in beautiful Boise.
There will be a MAXIMUM of 400 tickets available. Our goal every year is to sell out prior to the event, so buy your tickets early and mark your calendars for this one of a kind event!
Enjoy , food trucks, Plein Air painters, live music, Molly the Boise Trolley will shuttle you from garden to garden. Tickets on sale NOW and selling fast!
*If you haven't signed up to paint during the tour and would like to please contact us.
Eagle Plein Air Festival October 2026 (Dates TBA)
Eagle Plein Air Festival October 2026 (Dates TBA)
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.
Makers' Market At Edwards Greenhouse
November (2026 Dates TBA)
Plein Air Painters of Idaho have been invited to sell their art at this market event.
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