The 2025 Plein Air Art Show and Sale opens Friday, September 19 in the Western Skies Fine Art Gallery at 912 Washington Street in Afton from 10 a.m.-7 p.m.  Continuing Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the event will showcase all the complete works of art that were created throughout the week-long Plein Air event.

Plein Air comes from the French en plein air, which means “in the open air.”  Throughout the week, many of the Valley’s most scenic landscapes and beloved landmarks are depicted on paper or canvas, then prepared for judging and sale at the conclusion of the event.

“Shanna Kunz, a professional artist and one of our event judges, will hold free Plein Air painting demonstrations on Friday, September 19 from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 6-8 p.m. She is also offering one Saturday morning from 10-noon,” says Lxi Weber, who serves as Executive Director of the Arts Council. “Shanna is a fabulous teacher, and we are lucky to have this chance to learn from her. These sessions would be well worth your time.”

Winning artists, who will receive up to $2000 in cash for their work, will be honored at the awards ceremony on Saturday, September 20, at 5 p.m. in the Afton Civic Center. The public is invited to attend the awards ceremony and to visit the Gallery during the sale to purchase a piece of art.