2026 Redstone Plein Air Festival
From Monday, June 22, to Sunday, June 28, Plein Artists will gather in Redstone, Colorado, to paint the beautiful Crystal River Valley.
Public art demonstrations, artist discussion, quick draw painting contest, awards, live music, and more in Redstone! Artists work en plein air (outdoors from life) throughout Redstone, Marble and the surrounding Crystal River valley. Visitors are warmly welcome to observe painters at work, ask questions, and watch the landscape translate to panel and canvas in real time. Drop in to Joy & Wylde to see live painting demonstrations daily. All work will be on display and sale at the Redstone Gallery at Joy and Wylde from June 26th - 28th.
We are excited to welcome Pitkin County Healthy Rivers as a major sponsor of this year's plein air festival. They will be presenting the "Healthy Rivers" award for the best painting of the Crystal River. Thank you also to Hailie Mickley, State Farm and Jamie Maybon, Coldwell Banker Mason Morse for also sponsoring this year's plein air festival.
This year's guest judge is acclaimed Colorado artist Anna Rose Bain. Anna Rose Bain (b. 1985) is a Colorado-based fine art oil painter known for her luminous portraits and evocative figurative works that celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. Her paintings often depict people in moments of peace and wonder—especially women and children—and she portrays each subject with honesty, sensitivity, and a deep appreciation for the beauty of everyday life.
Anna is a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America and a Signature Faculty Member of the Portrait Society of America, as well as a member of the California Art Club and Plein Air Artists of Colorado. Anna won the Best of Show in the 2025 Plein Air Artists of Colorado annual exhibition and recently won Best of Show in the 2026 Colorado Governor's Art Show.
Participating artists:
Olga Bankston; Lorie Batson; Megan Davidson; Larry Day, Charlie DeRuiter, Gregory Effinger, Lisa, Ellison, Monica Esposito, Sierra Fenton, Andrea Garr, Lanny Grant; Doug Graybeal, AjayGustafson, Dione Holt, Clair Huffine, Gerry Jensen, Bill Kelly, Tammie Lane, Linda Loeschen, Mark Mace, Betsy Menand, Jennifer Riefenberg, Julia Robinson, Scott Ruthven, Mason Torry, Virginia Unseld, Mindy Vernon, Patti Vincent, and Alex Wu.
Schedule of Events
Plein Air Painting Workshop- June 19th - 21st:
Immersive 3 Day Plein Air Painting Workshop with Scott Ruthven at Redstone, Colorado - Learn more and register here
Monday, June 22:
Artist registration at 8am and painting in the valley around Redstone begins.
1 pm: Pastel Demo with Doug Graybeal at Joy & Wylde - Free
Tuesday, June 23:
Artist registration at 8am and painting in the valley around Redstone begins.
Wednesday, June 24:
Artist Painting in Marble - Plein air artists will be painting in the Town of Marble from 8am - noon. Come and watch art being made and see the final paintings on display at the Marble Hub from noon.
2 pm: Painting Demo with Mason Torry at Joy & Wylde - Free
Thursday, June 25:
12 pm: Gouche Demo with Dione Holt at Joy & Wylde - Free
2 pm - 4:30 pm: Quick Draw competition in Redstone’s Historic District. A timed painting event in which artists complete a work from start to finish before a gathered audience — a remarkable thing to witness. Works are offered for immediate acquisition following the event.
4:30 pm - 6 pm: Join the artists for Happy Hour at Joy & Wylde (173 Redstone Boulevard) following the event. Music with Bridger Langfur
Friday, June 26:
9 am - noon: - Introduction to Urban Sketching by Romana Davies. Register Here.
1 pm - 3 pm: Painting demonstration by renowned local artist Dean Bowlby at Joy & Wylde.
6 pm - 9 pm: Opening Reception & awards presentation. Live music with Emma Cerovich, food and drinks available. Awards Presentation at 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 27:
10 am - 6 pm: All work will be on display and available for purchase at Joy & Wylde (173 Redstone Boulevard). Live music, food, and drinks available.
10 am - Noon: Painting demonstration by guest judge Anna Rose Bain - Free
10 am - 4 pm: Redstone Summer Maker's Market - Shop locally made artisan goods, art, treats and more along Redstone Boulevard.
11 am - 3 pm: Jack Roberts Cabin & Studio tour. Jack Roberts was a renowned local artist who built a cabin and studio near Redstone. Thank you to his family
12 pm - 2 pm: Live Music with Emma Cerovich - Wine & Cocktails, lunch and snacks available at Joy & Wylde
2 pm - 4 pm: Artist talk by local artist Lanny Grant. Lanny will share his plein air set-up and talk about his inspiration and work. - Free
6 pm - 8 pm: Magical Moments Concert at Redstone Park with The Williams Brothers Band
Sunday, June 28:
10 am - 6 pm: All work will be on display and available for purchase at Joy & Wylde. Live music, food, and drinks available. The Redstone Gallery at 173 Redstone Boulevard.
9 am - Noon: Watercolor-on-the-go class with Anita Winter - $95
3 pm - 5 pm: Live Music with Jazzonauts at Joy & Wylde
