# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition is Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11About this EventBISBEE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL 2026 - Thursday, October 8– Sunday, October 11The Festival is held at Central School Project, 43 Howell Ave, in Old Bisbeebisbeecsp@gmail.comSupported by the Bisbee Foundation, the Arts Foundation of Tucson ans Southern Arizona and Arizona Commission on the ArtsWe welcome artists at all levels of practice from first timers to the pros. Our festival is relaxed, fun and the artists are supportive of each other. You can register to paint and opt out of entering your work for judging if you wish.PRIZES $800$800 in Cash Prizes 1st $300 | 2nd $200 | 3rd $100 | People’s Choice $1002 honorable mentions 50.00 eachJurors to be AnnouncedThe Bisbee Plein Air Festival convenes Thursday, October 8 through Sunday October 11, 2026. Each year artists come to paint Old Bisbee and the surrounding area’s historic architecture, sprawling staircases, charming streets, industrial mining remnants, and colorful homes set amidst the scenic Mule Mountains to compete for $800 in prizes. You also have the opportunity to sell your Festival pieces to the public at the Wet Paint Exhibition and Sale.2026 YEAR INCLUDES:An artist meet and greet on Friday night with a juror's show, the option of group nocturne painting with Sam Poe Gallery as headquarters, A fun quick-painting & drawing drop in at Grassy Park Saturday morning, judging and wet paint sale in the CSP gallery, and informal critique session on Sunday morning in the gallery. Canvas stamping will be downtown at RedBone Shop on the corner of Subway St. More opportunities may be added!Lodging SponsorsWe have lodging sponsors this year! The Carrick Hotel, El Dorado Suites and The Object Hotel are giving great deals to Plein air Artists for the duration of the festival. Go to the plein air page on our website for details on the discounts . https://www.centralschoolproject.orgPainting Competition Rules and RegulationsIf you use an alias or pen name as an artist, when you are registering your paintings for the competition, you must put your real name on the back of the slips you fill out.Entries 2026: We are limiting the number of painting entries to 2 this year. However, you may get as many canvases stamped as you would like.CANVAS STAMPING REQUIRED: Artists may stamp as many canvases as they wish, but can enter only 2 pieces of work to be judged in the competition and in sales gallery. All canvas stamping is done at RedBone, a vintage clothing store at the corner of Subway Street and Shearer Ave. Framing is suggested, but not required. Easels for display help too but not required.The 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival is open to any artist who paints and draws using the plein air technique (not from photographs ) in oil, watercolor, acrylic, gouache, pastel, or other non-digital media.All paintings entered in the competition/sale must be done “en plein air” (in the open air where the artist has no control of light or weather) during the event dates in Bisbee. All canvas/paper/boards must be stamped PRIOR to painting. NO unstamped art will be accepted.Wet Paint Gallery Show (after judging)Bring frames for your work and have the entries ready to hang.The sales commission is 35% to the Plein Air Fest and 65% to the artist for all sales made during the public receptions.Central School Project and associated volunteers assume no responsibility for loss or damage to any work, display or person.Artists may paint anywhere in Bisbee, and its close envioirns, which includes Warren, Lowell, San Jose, et cetera.ScheduleRedBone Canvas Stamping Hours:Thursday October 8 from 8 am to 6 pmFriday October 9 from 8 am to 6 pmSaturday October 10 from 8 am to NoonArtists Painting - Thursday, October 8 – Saturday October 10 til 1:30 pmFriday 6:00 - 8:00 pm Artist meet and greet at Central School and Jurors Show ReceptionFriday 8:00 pm Nocturne painting. Meet at Sam Poe Gallery on Subway StreetSaturday 10:00 - 1:00 pm Drop in at Grassy Park gathering and relaxed art-making with Sam WoolcottSaturday 1:00 pm - 2:00 Artists bring their paintings to Central School to register them for the competition.After your check in Artists leave the building as judging will start at about 2:30Saturday 4:00 pm The show opens to the public. Vote for People’s Choice Award.Saturday 5:00 pm Awards Ceremony at Central SchoolGallery open until 8:00 pm Buy the paintings of Bisbee!Sunday 10:00- 11:00 pm Casual artists CritiqueSunday 11:00- 12:30 pm Artists and buyers pick up work https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3033c9f0-aabc-11f1-8ed1-0da50d238dff-rimg-w740-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bisbee/2026-bisbee-plein-air-festival-and-competition/100001993968299861 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, contests, fine-arts, meet-and-greet, exhibitions, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Central School Project - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 35, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Bisbee - **state**: AZ - **country**: United States - **location**: Central School Project - **lat**: 31.4430378 - **long**: -109.9149362 - **full address**: Central School Project, 43 Howell Avenue, Bisbee, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/f545370df9e96b859e5cb1af3e7a3578e3e1cf8bc5dc59235bc0885ffcf08f94-rimg-w1200-h663-dc3f77db-gmir.jpg?v=1784477655 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition being held? - **A:** 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Central School Project, 43 Howell Avenue, Bisbee, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition? - **A:** 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition is organized by Central School Project Bisbee. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Bisbee Plein Air Festival and Competition is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bisbee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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