CASPER, Wyo. – August 1, 2025 – The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks will host a Plein Air in the Parks event at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park near Casper, taking place September 10–14, 2025. Early bird registration is now open and available online through Eventbrite.
Plein Air in the Parks engages state and regional artists in the tradition of painting outdoors on location while celebrating the diverse and inspiring landscapes of Wyoming. Launched in 2018 at Sinks Canyon State Park, the program has grown into highly anticipated biannual events.
Artists may choose to participate for one day or all five, and the public is encouraged to attend various activities at the park throughout the event. The week concludes with a public reception, art show, and sale, where participating artists display their completed works. At the reception, artists are able to show their works completed during their time in the Park while guests can browse, talk with the creators, and purchase artwork. Cash prizes are selected by outside jurors, and a People’s Choice Award is selected by attendees of the reception.
For this event, a Day Pass registration option is being introduced, allowing artists to participate on individual days without committing to the full five-day schedule. This option is ideal for those with limited availability while still providing access to the event’s creative environment and participant activities on their selected day(s). Multiple Day Passes or a Full Event Pass may be purchased for those wishing to participate for more than one day.
Open to all ages and skill levels, the event encourages artists to create original works inspired by the natural beauty of Wyoming’s state parks. Event locations rotate each year, offering new scenery and meaningful opportunities for connection among artists, visitors, and communities across the state.
Plein Air in the Parks events bookend Wyoming State Parks' busy season. This collaboration between the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks, both part of the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources, highlights the state’s scenic landscapes while fostering creativity, connection, and public engagement.
Registration can be found at 2025-plein-air-at-ekw-state-
For more information on these events, please visit wyoarts.state.wy.us/plein-air-
Figure 1: 2024 participant paints hot pools during a Plein Air in the Parks event at Hot Springs State Park.