Artist Check-In & Stamping
Monday, April 5
7 AM–12 PM; additional stamping Monday 5–6 PM
Social Hall, 212 N Main St, St. George
St. George Plein Air Festival
Artist Guidelines & FAQ
6th Annual St. George Plein Air Festival | April 5–10, 2027
Please review these guidelines before registering. They help ensure a fair, organized, and enjoyable experience for participating artists.
Early registration
$65 through February 6, 2027
Regular registration
$80
Refunds & transfers
Refunds through February 6, 2027, minus processing fees. No refunds afterward. Registrations are non-transferable.
Eligibility
Artists ages 18+, working in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, or mixed media.
At a Glance
Required
Artwork Drop-Off
Friday, April 9
10 AM–4 PM
Social Hall
Optional & Encouraged
Meet & Greet
Monday, April 5
5–6 PM
Festival venue
Community Paint-Out
Tuesday, April 6
9 AM–12 PM
Festival venue
Plein Air Talk with Kimbal Warren
Tuesday, April 6
1–2 PM
Festival venue
Special Paint-Out — Details Coming Soon
Wednesday, April 7
5–7 PM
An additional painting experience is being planned for Wednesday. Participation will be optional, with event details and any separate registration fees announced as plans are finalized.
Saturday Public Reception & Awards
April 10
3–6 PM
Festival venue
Extended Exhibition
April 12–16
Daily
Festival venue
St. George Plein Air Festival
Pre-Scouted Painting Locations
To help you plan your week, we've put together a map of recommended painting locations throughout St. George and the surrounding Southern Utah region.
These locations are simply suggestions. Artists are welcome to explore and paint anywhere within the region during the festival dates.
St. George Plein Air Festival · 2027
Artist frequently asked questions
Festival rules and dates may be updated annually. All submissions must be created en plein air during April 5–10, 2027, on officially stamped surfaces.
General Festival Information
When is the festival?
Festival submissions are created April 5–10, 2027. All works must be made en plein air on officially stamped surfaces.
Who is the juror?
Juror: To Be Announced.
Where can I find festival updates?
Check this page for updated festival information.
Participation, Check-In & Stamping
Which surfaces qualify?
All submissions must be created on officially stamped surfaces. Follow festival check-in instructions for stamping.
Is Saturday attendance required?
Saturday artist attendance is optional.
Is extended exhibition participation required?
Participation in the extended exhibition is optional.
Artwork Submissions & Mini Category
How many works may I submit?
Up to 4 works: 2 Main, 1 official Paint-Out, and 1 Mini.
Which Paint-Out entries qualify?
Paint-Out entries may come from the Community or Special Wednesday Paint-Out.
What are the Mini requirements?
Mini paintings may be no larger than 5 × 7 inches, excluding the frame. Artists provide their own surfaces; tins are not accepted.
Framing, Exhibition & Sales
How are sales divided?
Artists receive 60% and ART Provides retains a 40% commission.
Is Saturday artist attendance required?
No. Saturday attendance and extended exhibition participation are optional.
When may I exhibit my artwork?
Refer to festival exhibition information for the current schedule.
Artwork Pickup & Shipping
When is Saturday pickup?
Saturday pickup is encouraged at 6 PM after the reception to allow time for sales.
Can I remove work without checking out?
All artwork must be checked out with ART Provides before removal so sale status can be verified.
What about shipping?
Contact ART Provides for current shipping arrangements and instructions.
Awards & Eligibility
What work is eligible?
Eligible submissions are made en plein air during April 5–10, 2027, on officially stamped surfaces.
Who is judging the festival?
Juror: To Be Announced.
How many works may be entered?
Up to 4 works: 2 Main, 1 official Paint-Out, and 1 Mini.
St. George Plein Air Festival
Ready to Paint Southern Utah?
Join artists from across the country for the 6th Annual St. George Plein Air Festival, April 5–10, 2027. Experience a week of painting, creative exchange, and the extraordinary landscapes of Southern Utah.
Register for the Festival
Questions about participating? Write to info@artprovides.org
