Peninsula School of Art provides enriching visual art educational experiences for participants of all ages and abilities to inspire creativity and build community.

Schedule Of Events

Jul 23, 2023

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Small Works Showcase - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

View the 2023 Small Works Showcase on the grounds of PenArt. Put your name in the hat to purchase one these small gems by the 2023 invited artists. Palette Pass holders may pick up their badges and welcome bags.

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

Jul 24, 2023

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location.

Locations: Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek and The Hardy Gallery, Ephraim.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Tea and Talk - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Join us for a beverage and treat on the PenArt campus. Meet the new 2023 invited artists during an intimate Q&A. Palette Pass Exclusive.

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

Jul 25, 2023

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location.

Locations: Jacksonport Farmer's Market, Downtown Jacksonport and Downtown Baileys Harbor. Free to the public.

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Sip and Stroll Sunset Paint Out - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Grab a drink and stroll Sister Bay's waterfront and downtown to see all 2023 invited artists paint on location. All artists will bring their completed paintings to the lawn of the Dorr Hotel for viewing. Free to the public - Special Palette Pass offerings.

Location:
Dorr Hotel grounds
2329 Mill RoadSister Bay, WI, 54234

July 26, 2023

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location.

Locations: Horseshoe Bay Farm, Egg Harbor and The Garden Door - UW Extension, Sturgeon Bay. Free to the public.

July 27, 2023

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Artists Paint Door County - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Watch the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival invited artists in action on location.

Locations: Downtown Ellison Bay and Hidden Acres Farm, Beach Rd, Sister Bay. Free to the public.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Lecture with the Festival Judge - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Join the 2023 Door County Plein Air Festival Judge and artist Lori Putnam for an informative talk on the art of plein air painting. Limited outdoor seating. Pre-registration suggested. Free to Palette Pass holders.

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

July 28, 2023

5:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Collector's Preview - Door County Plein air Festival 2023

Enjoy an exclusive evening with food, beverage and live music; small group viewings of the Festival works; and the opportunity to purchase paintings via silent auction before the public opening on Saturday. Palette Pass Exclusive.

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

July 29, 2023

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Quick Paint - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Watch the 2023 invited artists complete a painting from start to finish during the fast-paced Quick Paint along the streets and shoreline of Fish Creek. Free to the public.

Location:
Noble Square
4167 Main Street, Fish Creek, WI, 54212

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Kids Paint - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

Kids can join in the excitement of the Quick Paint too! Stop by PenArt to pick up your grab-n-go art kit and share your results in our  children's gallery. Free. First come - First serve.

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Open Door Celebration - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

We're throwing open the doors on our campus. View fresh works in the gallery, tour the campus, grab lunch at the food truck, and take home a piece of Door County on canvas. All works for sale.

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Quick Paint Live Auction - Door County Plein Air Festival 2023

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

Location:
Peninsula School of Art
3900 County FFish Creek, WI, 54212

Fest Dates: July 23-29, 2023

Location: Various Venues, WI

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