Brush in the Wind Plein Air Invitational

Important Dates:

• Check-In and Dinner:

Date: Friday, September 25, 2026

Time: 4:00pm to 8:00 PM

Location: West Winds Gallery 504 Main Street

Pick up artist packets and enjoy meeting fellow artists with a 

glass of wine and light dinner.

• Plein Air Painting Days:

Dates: Saturday, September 26 -Thursday, October 1, 2026

      West Winds Gallery exhibit: “Harvest Moon”

with John Lintott and John David Phillips 

Reception: Saturday, September 26th 5:00pm to 8:00pm

• “Brush in the Wind”

Collectors Champaign/ Dinner Reception:

Date: Friday, October 2, 2026

Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: West Winds Gallery

This is a ticketed Collector event with the artists.   A chance to get a first glimpse of the exhibit and purchase work from juried artists.  Awards will also be given at this event. (Free ticket to participating Plein Air Artists) 

• Quick Draw Event:

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Location: Grand Junction Art Festival

Participating artists will create a piece in a limited time, showcasing their skills!  

Brush in the Wind Exhibit will be open to the public

Date: Saturday,  October 3rd to October 24th

The Plein Air works will be displayed during the reception and the exhibit through the month of October.

Awards:

• Best in Show - $1,000

• First Place - $600

• Second Place - $300

• People’s Choice Award - Voted during the reception

Various Honorable Mention Awards will also be given.

Important Notes:

• Artists are responsible for their own supplies, including easels, paints, and canvases.

• All work must be framed and ready to hang or display with a wire.

• Artists must agree to allow West Winds Gallery to showcase their work on social media and promotional materials.