The Door County Plein Air Festival
https://dcpaf.peninsulaschoolofart.org
July 25 - August 14
The Door County Plein Air Festival presented by Peninsula School of Art celebrates the tradition of outdoor painting with some of the finest painters from across the country. 34 artists will put brush to canvas, capturing the summer light over the waters and fields of Door County, Wisconsin. Painting from life and the landscape has long been a Door County tradition and one that has endured evolving styles. The festival’s painters bring a fresh eye to the changing lights and colors, and a variety of styles that draw from the rich traditions of plein air painting.
Listen and learn from daily artist demonstrations. Tour local partner galleries as artists paint on site. Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay's waterfront to watch the artists in action at the sunset paint out. View presentations by the festival judge, award-winning artists, and knowledgeable collectors. View fresh paintings at our Collector's Preview.* Children can try painting plein air during our Kid's Paint, Saturday, July 31. Watch as the artists paint the town in Fish Creek, join us for a socially-distanced silent auction, and take home an original piece of fine art.
*Denotes ticketed events, otherwise all are free and open to the public.
SUNDAY
JULY 25, 2021
10:00AM - 5:00PM
SMALL WORKS SHOWCASE & SALE
View the 2021 Small Works Showcase on the grounds of PenArt. Put your name in the hat to purchase one these small gems by the 2021 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.
MONDAY
JULY 26, 2021
11:00AM - 2:00PM
ARTISTS PAINT DOOR COUNTY
Free to the public.
Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek and Lautenbach's Orchard Country Winery, Fish Creek
2:00 - 4:00PM
TEA AND TALK WITH THE ARTISTS
Palette Pass Exclusive
Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2021 invited artists during an intimate Q&A.
TUESDAY
JULY 27, 2021
11:00AM-2:00PM
ARTISTS PAINT DOOR COUNTY
Free to the public
The Farm, Sturgeon Bay, and The Garden Door – UW Extension Gardens, Sturgeon Bay
6:00PM - DARK
SIP AND STROLL SUNSET PAINT OUT
Free to the public - Special Palette Pass offerings
Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay’s waterfront and downtown to see all 2021 invited artists paint on location. All artists will bring their completed paintings to the lawn of the Dorr Hotel for viewing.
WEDNESDAY
JULY 28, 2021
11:00AM-2:00PM
ARTISTS PAINT DOOR COUNTY
Free to the public
Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor, and Plum Bottom Gallery, Egg Harbor
THURSDAY
JULY 29, 2021
11:00AM - 2:00PM
ARTISTS PAINT DOOR COUNTY
Free to the public
Hardy Gallery, Ephraim, and DC Brewing Co, Baileys Harbor
3:00 - 4:00PM
LECTURE WITH THE FESTIVAL JUDGE
Tickets $10 | Free for Palette Pass holders
Join the 2021 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge Kelly Kane, editor-in-chief of PleinAir Magazine for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting. Limited outdoor seating. Pre-registration suggested.
FRIDAY
JULY 30, 2021
ALL DAY
GALLERY CLOSED
No public viewing
PenArt's gallery is closed during the day in preparation for Friday evening's Collector's Preview.
5:00 - 8:30PM
COLLECTOR'S PREVIEW
Palette Pass Exclusive
Enjoy a socially-distanced evening with food, beverage and live music; small group viewings of the Festival works; and the opportunity to purchase paintings via silent auction before the public opening on Saturday.
SATURDAY
JULY 31, 2021
9:00 - 11:00AM
QUICK PAINT
Free to the public
Watch the 2021 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek.
9:00AM
KIDS' PAINT
Free | First Come - First Serve
Kids can join in the excitement of the Quick Paint too! Stop by PenArt to pick up your grab-n-go art kit and share your results in our newly completed children’s gallery.
NOON - 6:00PM
OPEN DOOR CELEBRATION
Free to the public - Priority viewing for Palette Pass holders
We’re throwing open the doors on our newly renovated campus! View fresh works in the gallery, tour the campus, enjoy an ice cream treat and take home a piece of Door County on canvas. All works for sale.
NOON - 2:00PM
QUICK PAINT SILENT AUCTION
Free to the Public
View the results of the morning’s Quick Paint in Fish Creek and bid to purchase a painting via silent auction.
SUNDAY
JULY 19
10:00 AM
AUCTION CATALOG RELEASE
Your first opportunity to view the digital auction catalog and plan your bidding strategy for the online auction beginning 7/27.
JULY 20-26
ALL DAY
AUCTION CATALOG VIEWING
Preview the digital auction catalog and plan your bidding strategy for the online auction beginning 7/27.
SATURDAY
JULY 25
10:00AM-4:00PM
CURBSIDE SMALL WORKS SALE
Join us for a social distance approved artwork sale on the grounds of PenArt - featuring 38 original works by this year's featured artists. View the works, put your name in the hat to purchase the painting(s) of your choice. All winning painting buyers announced Sunday 7/26 @ 5pm.
SUNDAY
JULY 26
10:00AM-4:00PM
CURBSIDE SMALL WORK SALE CONTINUES
Join us for a social distance approved artwork sale on the grounds of PenArt - featuring 38 original works by this year's featured artists. View the works, put your name in the hat to purchase the painting(s) of your choice. All winning painting buyers announced Sunday 7/26 @ 5pm.
MON
JULY 27
10:00AM
LIVE ONLINE AUCTION BEGINS
Your first chance to bid on paintings from the 38 featured artists, including their "competition" plein air pieces created specifically for the event from their location, as well as works inspired by Door County, studio works, and more! Auction ends at Friday, Aug. 7 @ 5pm.
JULY 28-AUG 7
ALL DAY
LIVE ONLINE AUCTION CONTINUES
Bid on paintings from the 38 featured artists, including their "competition" plein air pieces created specifically for the event from their own location, works inspired by Door County, studio works and more! Auction ends Friday, Aug. 7 @ 5pm.
FRIDAY
JULY 31
10:00AM
VIRTUAL KIDS PAINT
As part of our on-going Family Friday series, we're offering free pick up art kits with all the supplies for a pint-sized paint out. Pick up a kit, find a spot in Door County for the kids to paint, and share your results online #kidspaint #penartdc. Kits available on a first-come first-served basis.
SATURDAY
AUG 1
12:00 PM
AWARDS PRESENTATION
Live Stream
Join 2020 Festival Judge Randy Sexton and PenArt's Executive Director Catherine Hoke for a live online presentation of awards. Awards to be streamed via Zoom and Facebook Live.
FRIDAY
AUGUST 7
5:00PM
ONLINE AUCTION CLOSES
Your last chance to bid on paintings from the 38 featured artists, including their "competition" plein air pieces created specifically for the event from their location, as well as works inspired by Door County, studio works, and more!
CONTACT US
920-868-3455
3900 County Road F | P.O. Box 304
Fish Creek, WI 54212
May to Oct, Mon-Sat, 8am-5pm
Nov to Apr: Tue-Sat, 8am-5pm