HUDSON VALLEY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL 2026 | Exhibit at WRCA
Hudson Valley Plain Air Festival 2026 Exhibition
October 11 – November 8, 2026
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is pleased to present the 10th edition of the famed Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival (HVPAF). During this multi-day event (Wednesday to Sunday, October 6 -11), 30 artists will be invited to paint on the grounds of selected historic sites and capture these iconic vistas at the height of the autumnal season.
Historic sites include Hill-Hold & Brick House Museums, Brotherhood Winery, Goshen Historic Track, City Winery, Greenwood Lake Farmers Market, and West Point. “As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we believe it is essential to shed light on our iconic historic neighbors and highlight the Hudson Valley’s rich heritage at this year’s festival.” states artist and event chair, Susan Baldwin.
HVPAF artists may participate in scheduled Paint-outs, on-site displays, pop-up exhibits, Quick Draw, and demonstrations. These activities are not mandatory; artists may choose to participate in all or some of these activities or select a location on their own. (Schedule of festival events and activities announced shortly.)
As the culmination of this multi-day event, artworks created during the festival will be exhibited at WRCA Galleries; these works will be considered for awards and site-specific prizes.
Sunday, October 11, 4 – 6 pm
OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY
The public is invited to join us to celebrate the opening of the HVPAF 2026 Exhibit. In addition to meeting the artists and viewing the completed works created during the festival, awards will be announced. $1,500+ in prizes; award categories include First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Best Audubon Site Painting, Best Goshen Painting, Best Nocturne, and others (subject to change.) JUROR OF AWARDS: TBA
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CALL FOR PLEIN AIR ARTISTS | Applications due August 9, 2026
To participate in this event, you must submit an application through EntryThingy, which will be reviewed by a panel of jurors with a maximum of 30 artists selected.
