Schedule of Events

Specific Painting Locations to be Announced Soon!

SUN. JULY 20

Small Works Showcase and Sale

10am—5pm @ PenArt

View the 2025 Small Works Showcase and put your name in the hat to purchase one of these gems by the 2025 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.

MON. JULY 21

PenArt open 9am—4pm

Artists Paint Door County – Egg Harbor and Fish Creek 11am—2pm

Tea & Talk with the New Artists 2—4pm @ PenArt *Palette Pass Exclusive*

Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2025 invited artists during an intimate Q&A.

TUE. JULY 22

PenArt open 9am—4pm

Artists Paint Door County – Sister Bay and Ephraim 11am—2pm

Sip and Stroll: Sunset Paint Out in Downtown Sister Bay 6pm—Dark - Free to the public - Special Palette Pass offerings

Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay’s downtown waterfront to see all of the invited artists paint on location.

Artists will bring their completed painting to the lawn of the Dörr Hotel for viewing at dusk.

Dörr Hotel

2329 Mill Rd, Sister Bay

WED. JULY 23

PenArt open 9am—4pm

Artists Paint Door County – Door County North 11am—2pm

THUR. JULY 24

PenArt open 9am—4pm

Artists Paint Door County – Sturgeon Bay and Egg Harbor 11am—2pm

Lecture with the Judge 3—4pm @ PenArt Admission $10. Free for Palette Pass holders.

Join the 2025 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting. Limited seating.

FRI. JULY 25

PenArt is closed to the public.

Collector’s Preview *Palette Pass Exclusive* 5—8:30pm @ PenArt

You’ve waited all week! Enjoy an exclusive evening with food, beverage and live music; viewings of the Festival works, awards announcements; and the opportunity to purchase paintings via silent auction before the public opening on Saturday.

SAT. JULY 26

PenArt open 11am—4pm

Quick Paint 9—11am @ Downtown Fish Creek - Free to public

Watch the 2025 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek.

Kids Paint 9am—Noon @ PenArt

Kids can join in the excitement of the Quick Paint too! Stop by PenArt, pick up your grab-n-go art kit, and share your results in our children’s gallery. First Come - First Served art kits available while supplies last.

Open Door Celebration 11am—4pm @ PenArt - Free to public

We’re throwing open the doors! View fresh works in the gallery, tour the campus, enjoy a beverage, grab some lunch, and take home a piece of Door County on canvas. All works for sale. Priority viewing for Palette Pass holders.

Quick Paint Live Auction 12:30—2pm @ PenArt

Priority seating for *Palette Pass* holders.

View the results of the morning’s Quick Paint in Fish Creek and bid to purchase a painting via live auction.

SUN. JULY 27—SAT. AUGUST 10

Door County Plein Air Festival ONLINE Exhibition and Sale

All festival works available for online viewing and purchase.