EVANSVILLE, Wyo. – Sept. 8, 2025 – The Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks will host the final Plein Air in the Parks event of the 2025 season Sept. 10 through 14 at Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park and Independence Rock State Historic Site.

 

The program invites artists to recreate Wyoming’s landscapes in their medium of choice. The event culminates in a show and sale of the works created during the week.

 

Now in its eighth year, Plein Air in the Parks is a partnership between the Wyoming Arts Council and Wyoming State Parks. While plein air typically refers to on-site painting and drawing, the program is open to most media. The event pairs talented artists with scenic locations, offers cash prizes to top participants, and provides opportunities for the communities to engage.

 

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the parks throughout the week to watch artists at work as they create pieces inspired by the landscape. No registration is required to observe, though a day-use fee applies for entrance to Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park. The week concludes with a free show and sale on Sunday at ART 321 in Casper, where visitors can view and purchase artwork created during the event.

 

See The Artists At Work

Watch artists sketch and paint the landscape in real time as you explore Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park and Independence Rock State Historic Site:

- Wednesday, Sept. 10 | Noon–5 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 11 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 12 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 13 | 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

 

Art Show and Sale

Browse artwork created during the event, enjoy refreshments, vote for the People’s Choice Award and support artists and organizations by purchasing works from the sale.

 

Figure 1: An artist paints a watercolor outdoors during the 2024 Plein Air in the Parks event in Hot Springs State Park.

 

Contact: Ismael Dominguez, (307) 275-4476; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.