{"id":3663,"date":"2014-07-16T15:10:29","date_gmt":"2014-07-16T15:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/?p=3663"},"modified":"2016-03-26T23:11:47","modified_gmt":"2016-03-26T23:11:47","slug":"bighorn-natl-forest-plein-air-celebration-of-wildflowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.wyolifestyle.com\/?p=3663","title":{"rendered":"ARTS in WY: Plein Air in Wyoming"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bighorn National Forest Plein Air Celebration of Wildflowers<\/em><\/h2>\n

From June\u00a0 25-28, the first Bighorn National Forest Plein Air Celebrations of Wildflowers was held at Spear O Wigwam, Mountain Campus in the Bighorn Mountains.\u00a0 The spring wildflowers were spectacular and all were inspired.<\/p>\n

The Powder River Energy Best Artist of the Workshop<\/em> $400 Cash Award was presented to Gayle Barnett a watercolor artist from Meeteetse, Wyoming.<\/p>\n

The Hospital Pharmacy, Daily Best\u00a0 Awards<\/em> of $125 each, were presented to: \u00a0Ruth Beckwith of Sheridan, Sally Labore of Sheridan,\u00a0 Maya Gilmore of Sheridan and Gayle Barnett of Meeteetse.<\/p>\n

Next year\u2019s event will be held June 22, \u2013 26, 2015 — All you artists out there, carve out time for this in your summer!<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The four Hospital Pharmacy, Daily Best Award winners — Ruth Beckwith, Sally Labore, Maya Gilmore and Gayle Barnett<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Professional Artists to Capture Teton Scenery & Wildlife\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>at Annual \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

MOOSE, WY \u2014 Grand Teton National Park <\/a>will serve as both the inspiration and location for the third annual \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 fine art exhibition co-hosted by Grand Teton Association (GTA)<\/a> and the\u00a0Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters<\/a>. Over 40 professional artists from across the United States will spend\u00a0two weeks (July 7-20) painting in the park, as they capture on canvas the spectacular Teton landscape, wildlife and wildflowers. \u00a0All sessions\/events are free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 event and art sale will include an opening reception on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. \u00a0in the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center at Moose, Wyoming<\/a>. A fine art show and sale will take place from July 16-20, also at the Discovery Center. The two-week-long event will culminate with a quick draw at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, in the Menor\u2019s Ferry Historic District<\/a>. Park visitors and local residents are invited to watch paintings created from start-to-finish. All paintings may be purchased for a fixed-price immediately following the quick draw.<\/p>\n

\"Plein<\/a>
Plein air artist Wes Newton_2012 Quick Draw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Forty percent of the proceeds from sales made during \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 will benefit GTA and help fund \u00a0ongoing educational, interpretive and scientific programs in support of Grand Teton National Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to welcoming the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters who will share their creative and artistic talents with our park visitors throughout much of July,\u201d said Grand Teton National Park Superintendent David Vela. \u201cThis free public event offers a unique opportunity to glimpse the power, beauty, and inspiration of the Teton landscape through the eyes of an artist.\u201d<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

2014 EVENT SCHEDULE:
\nFor complete information visit \u00a0<\/strong>www.pleinairforthepark.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

JULY 7-19:<\/strong>
\nArtists paint in and around Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JULY 12:<\/strong>
\nArtists in the Environment Demonstration
\n3 \u2013\u00a0 6 PM:\u00a0 Bradley\/Taggart parking area & Cottonwood Creek picnic area<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16:<\/strong>
\nFull exhibition opens to the public.\u00a0 Reserve works will be available for viewing and purchase.
\n12 Noon: \u00a0Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
\n7 – 9 PM:\u00a0 Gala Opening Reception
\n7:45 PM:\u00a0 Announcement of Awards<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

THURSDAY, JULY 17:<\/strong>
\nGroup Painting Demonstration
\n5 \u2013 8 PM: Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Area Visitor Center, North Cache Street in Jackson<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

SATURDAY, JULY 19:<\/strong>
\nQuick Draw & Sale
\n9 AM \u2013 12 Noon: \u00a0Menor\u2019s Ferry Historic District\/Chapel of the Transfiguration. Sale immediately following.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Bighorn National Forest Plein Air Celebration of Wildflowers From June\u00a0 25-28, the first Bighorn National Forest Plein Air Celebrations of Wildflowers was held at Spear O Wigwam, Mountain Campus in the Bighorn Mountains.\u00a0 The spring wildflowers were spectacular and all were inspired. The Powder River Energy Best Artist of the Workshop $400 Cash Award was presented to Gayle Barnett a watercolor artist from Meeteetse, Wyoming. The Hospital Pharmacy, Daily Best\u00a0 Awards of $125 each, were presented to: \u00a0Ruth Beckwith of Sheridan, Sally Labore of Sheridan,\u00a0 Maya Gilmore of Sheridan and Gayle Barnett of Meeteetse. Next year\u2019s event will be held June 22, \u2013 26, 2015 — All you artists out there, carve out time for this in your summer! Professional Artists to Capture Teton Scenery & Wildlife\u00a0at Annual \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 MOOSE, WY \u2014 Grand Teton National Park will serve as both the inspiration and location for the third annual \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 fine art exhibition co-hosted by Grand Teton Association (GTA) and the\u00a0Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters. Over 40 professional artists from across the United States will spend\u00a0two weeks (July 7-20) painting in the park, as they capture on canvas the spectacular Teton landscape, wildlife and wildflowers. \u00a0All sessions\/events are free and open to the public. The \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 event and art sale will include an opening reception on Wednesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. \u00a0in the Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center at Moose, Wyoming. A fine art show and sale will take place from July 16-20, also at the Discovery Center. The two-week-long event will culminate with a quick draw at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, in the Menor\u2019s Ferry Historic District. Park visitors and local residents are invited to watch paintings created from start-to-finish. All paintings may be purchased for a fixed-price immediately following the quick draw. Forty percent of the proceeds from sales made during \u2018Plein Air for the Park\u2019 will benefit GTA and help fund \u00a0ongoing educational, interpretive and scientific programs in support of Grand Teton National Park. \u201cWe look forward to welcoming the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters who will share their creative and artistic talents with our park visitors throughout much of July,\u201d said Grand Teton National Park Superintendent David Vela. \u201cThis free public event offers a unique opportunity to glimpse the power, beauty, and inspiration of the Teton landscape through the eyes of an artist.\u201d   2014 EVENT SCHEDULE: For complete information visit \u00a0www.pleinairforthepark.org JULY 7-19: Artists paint in and around Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole. \u00a0 SATURDAY, JULY 12: Artists in the Environment Demonstration 3 \u2013\u00a0 6 PM:\u00a0 Bradley\/Taggart parking area & Cottonwood Creek picnic area   WEDNESDAY, JULY 16: Full exhibition opens to the public.\u00a0 Reserve works will be available for viewing and purchase. 12 Noon: \u00a0Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center 7 – 9 PM:\u00a0 Gala Opening Reception 7:45 PM:\u00a0 Announcement of Awards   THURSDAY, JULY 17: Group Painting Demonstration 5 \u2013 8 PM: Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Area Visitor Center, North Cache Street in Jackson   SATURDAY, JULY 19: Quick Draw & Sale 9 AM \u2013 12 Noon: \u00a0Menor\u2019s Ferry Historic District\/Chapel of the Transfiguration. 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