Competition – July 20th-26th

Exhibit Open – July 26th – August 30th

Opening Reception – July 26th 6-8pm

Artist’s Application’s Due April 1st ($35 to apply, see links below to submit)

What is Plein Air?

Representational landscape drawings or paintings made in real time outdoors –

It is a central feature in French Impressionism and has led to the hundreds of Plein Air art competitions that occur nationally every year. In these competitions, artist’s have a set time frame to create work & submit these pieces to a juried exhibition where they compete to win prizes & recognition. For many artist, the Plein Air world is their full time job; traveling hundreds of miles to compete across the country and exploring the intense diversity of our land.

What to expect from Plein Air MT 2025…

Thirty artist from across the country will be juried into the week long painting competition in Bozeman, Montana between July 20th-26th with a large opening reception on July 26th. Artist’s will live in Bozeman for the week and paint the local views, buildings, mountains & rivers of Gallatin & Park counties. Recommended painting spots, public events, additional opportunities to participate (volunteer or local artist quick draw participation), & places to meet the artist while they work will be available on our schedule below. All work will be for sale through the end of August.

2025 Public Schedule

Full Schedule to be announced here

Competition – July 20th-26th

Opening Reception – July 26th

2024 Winners

Want to get involved but not a professional artist?

Please feel welcome to attend any of event’s listed above to see our artist work in person! We also have opportunities for volunteers, local non-competing artist, kids who are looking for classes, & VIP access to events. Please email emlyn@bozemanartmuseum.org to see how you can be involved in PAM ’25.

The Bozeman Art Museum has been hosting Plein Air Montana since 2021. Check out our past events and schedules to learn more.