Upcoming events.
Quick Paint Live Auction - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
View the results of the morning’s Quick Paint in Fish Creek and bid to purchase a painting via live auction. Free to the public.
Open Door Celebration - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
We’re throwing open the doors on our campus. View fresh works in the gallery, tour the campus, grab lunch at the food truck, and take home a piece of Door County on canvas. All works for sale.
Kids Paint - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
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 children’s gallery. Free. First come - First serve.
Quick Paint - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Watch the 2023 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek. Free to the public.
Collector’s Preview - Door County Plein air Festival 2023
Enjoy an exclusive 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. Palette Pass Exclusive.
Lecture with the Festival Judge - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Join the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge and artist Lori Putnam for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting. Limited outdoor seating. Pre-registration suggested. Free to Palette Pass holders.
Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: Downtown Ellison Bay and Hidden Acres Farm, Beach Rd, Sister Bay. Free to the public.
Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: Horseshoe Bay Farm, Egg Harbor and The Garden Door - UW Extension, Sturgeon Bay. Free to the public.
Sip and Stroll Sunset Paint Out - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay’s waterfront and downtown to see all 2023 invited artists paint on location. All artists will bring their completed paintings to the lawn of the Dorr Hotel for viewing. Free to the public - Special Palette Pass offerings.
Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: Jacksonport Farmer’s Market, Downtown Jacksonport and Downtown Baileys Harbor. Free to the public.
Tea & Talk - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2023 invited artists during an intimate Q&A. Palette Pass Exclusive.
Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek and The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim.
Small Works Showcase - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023
View the 2023 Small Works Showcase on the grounds of PenArt. Put your name in the hat to purchase one these small gems by the 2023 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.
Quick Paint Live Auction - Door County Plein Air Festival
View the results of the morning’s Quick Paint in Fish Creek and bid to purchase a painting via live auction. Free to the public.
Open Door Celebration - Door County Plein Air Festival
View the results of the morning’s Quick Paint in Fish Creek and bid to purchase a painting via live auction. Free to the public.
Quick Paint - Door County Plein Air Festival
Watch the 2022 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek. Free to the public.
Kids Paint - Door County Plein Air Festival
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 children’s gallery. Free. First come - First serve.
Collector’s Preview
Enjoy an exclusive 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. Palette Pass Exclusive.
Lecture with the Festival Judge
Join the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge and artist Don Demers for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting. Limited outdoor seating. Pre-registration suggested.
Artists Paint Door County
Watch the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: The Garden Door - UW Extension Gardens, Sturgeon Bay; Woodwalk Gallery, Egg Harbor. Free to the public.
Artists Paint Door County
Watch the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: Jacksonport Farmer’s Market, Lakeside Park, Jacksonport, WI; Downtown Baileys Harbor, WI. Free to the public.
Tea & Talk - Door County Plein Air
Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2022 invited artists during an intimate Q&A. Palette Pass Exclusive.
Artists Paint Door County
Watch the 2022 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location. Locations: Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek and Lautenbach’s Orchard Country Winery & Market, Fish Creek.
Small Works Showcase - Door County Plein Air
View the 2022 Small Works Showcase on the grounds of PenArt. Put your name in the hat to purchase one these small gems by the 2022 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.