Red Wing Plein, 2023

Red Wing sits at the entrance to the Driftless Region. We are a stunning place with a charming downtown, dramatic bluffs, rolling hills, vistas, and winding rivers that define our historic town.

June 11-22 Group Paint Outs & Events

June 22 Artist Picnic | June 23 Judge Demonstration

Friday, June 23, 6-9 pm In-person Awards & First Glimpse Reception

June 24 Quick Paint

June 24 - August 20 Exhibit on view

Red Wing Arts celebrates our 17th annual event in 2023, bringing artists to our community from around the region to paint “recognizable” Red Wing en Plein Air. Meaning approximately “open air” in French, Plein Air is a study of how light and shadow interact with things, creating a snapshot of one moment in time that can never be repeated. Our exhibit includes over 100 works that are judged and hung in our Depot Gallery. In 2023, participating artists will compete for $5,000 in cash prizes.