Plein Air Glacier: Paint Out, Exhibition and Sale is a combined painting experience and favorite destination event, with selected established artists painting in Glacier National Park and nearby Swan and Flathead Valleys. Plein Air Glacier attracts top artistic talent from across the country and Canada. Painting outdoors is a centuries-old tradition for adventurous souls who brave encounters with Montana’s rugged natural landscapes, wildlife, and unpredictable changing weather conditions in exchange for the opportunity and challenge to paint from real life. Selected artists travel to Northwest Montana to paint outdoors in the fresh air (“en plein air”) for a five day paint out, followed by a fundraiser exhibition, party and sale.  The Glacier Art Museum Awards cash prizes for Curators Choice, and the participating artists vote for Artists’ Choice Award.

Plein Air Glacier has become a favorite of art lovers seeking original works of Montana landscapes and scenery. These all-new paintings created on location during this event by the selected artists range in size and medium from watercolor to oils.  Proceeds from this fundraiser event benefit the artists and the museum’s educational programs and exhibitions and the museum’s mission to enrich the cultural life of the community and preserve the artistic legacy of Montana and Glacier National Park.