Plein Air in the Parks at Curt Gowdy State Park (June 2024)

Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative event presented by Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Arts Council, and the Cheyenne Artists Guild.

Artists can look forward to a weekend of outdoor, on location plein air painting with a concluding art show, sale, and reception on Sunday that offers cash prizes to top participants. Artists also have the option of selling pieces produced during the events.

The competition will be judged anonymously by a panel composed of those with an arts background, representatives from the community, and individuals familiar with Hot Springs State Park.

• Best in Show - $1,000
• 2nd Place - $500
• 3rd Place - $250
• People's Choice Award (Voted on by the public at the sale/show) - $250

Registration includes up to two entries in the judged competition. Mediums may include but are not limited to oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and/or graphite.

ON-SITE CAMPING: A select number of campsites have been set aside at Curt Gowdy State Park for registered artists. Sites must be reserved in advance by calling the Park at 307-632-7946 and mentioning the Plein Air in the Parks event. Overnight and day use fees apply. Deadline to reserve these campsites is June 16, 2024.

For information about Cheyenne, visit the Visit Cheyenne website. Visit the Curt Gowdy State Park website for information about things to do and see, amenities, and maps.

For more information and the complete rules and regulations,.

New for 2024, we will be hosting 2 Plein Air in the Parks events - one in Curt Gowdy State Park in June and another in Hot Springs State Park in September! Registation is now open for so we invite you to make plans to join us for both.

Find details about both events here

Register for the Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Road, Cheyenne, United States