# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Plein Air Contest & Auction
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We are excited to host En Plein Air Contest & Auction as part of Red River Arts Fest 2026!

Artists will have chances to win cash prizes AND sell their artwork in a live auction or in our gallery.

The community will have a chance to watch the artists in action – on Friday night (May 1) at Neighbors Place Winery and on Saturday (May 2) in locations in and around Bonham.  

All are invited to the opening reception on Saturday, May 2, starting at 5:00 pm at the Creative Arts Center.  The awards ceremony will start at 5:30 pm, immediately followed by the live art auction. Artwork not sold in the live auction will be on display in the gallery and available for purchase during the month of May.

Registration for Artists is now open.  Look for the REGISTER button below or stop by the center during normal business hours to sign up in person.  SCAMMER ALERT – if any individual says you can contact them to register, they are a scammer. 

For more info, go to:
https://creativeartscenterbonham.org/events/plein-air-contest-auction/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bonham/plein-air-contest-and-auction/200029655093210
- **Event Categories**: contests, art, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 26

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bonham
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 W 5th St, Bonham, TX, United States, Texas 75418
- **lat**: 33.57841
- **long**: -96.18062
- **full address**: 200 W 5th St, Bonham, TX, United States, Texas 75418

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Plein Air Contest & Auction being held?
  - **A:** Plein Air Contest & Auction takes place on Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 200 W 5th St, Bonham, TX, United States, Texas 75418.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Plein Air Contest & Auction?
  - **A:** Plein Air Contest & Auction is organized by Creative Arts Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Plein Air Contest & Auction is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bonham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Plein Air Contest & Auction sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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