With sixteen hours of shifting sunlight, nocturnal light shows, sparkling freshwater, and rich tones of wildflowers and meadowgrass, the Chequamegon Bay area in early summer is a lush environment in which you can discover or hone your plein air aspirations. Featuring outdoor demonstrations and open-air painting sessions in various local landscapes, the Plein Air of Washburn Festival is a non-competitive and community-building painting festival that welcomes artists of all levels to learn, collaborate, and share their plein air experiences and knowledges. Participants will express their appreciation for the Chequamegon Bay’s natural topographies and built environments through outdoor painting.

Join us in Washburn, Wis., in early June for the Plein Air of Washburn Festival. No matter the weather, PAW Fest will be the catalyst for your creative summer, a breath of fresh air.