# Event Details

- **Event Name**: RTPI 2026 Plein Air Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, is a living embodiment of the Peterson Field Guide. It is a gateway to the natural area wonders that inspired Roger Tory Peterson to his career as one of the world’s premier artist-naturalists and international ambassador for the protection of nature. With a 27-acre nature preserve of wildflower gardens, pollinator meadows, and mature stands of hemlock trees, the Peterson Preserve is a sanctuary for visitors. To celebrate this and other natural areas in Western New York, RTPI is thrilled to announce our fifth annual Plein Air Festival.

The Roger Tory Peterson Institute Plein Air Festival is an open-enrollment plein air event in Western New York. Artists will have the opportunity to discover the beautiful natural scenery that inspired the young Roger Tory Peterson. Artists may create works at various locations within the area, with suggested locations provided two weeks before the festival.

Following a week of creating artworks en plein air, artists are invited to display their completed artworks at the “Wet Paint” show and sale on Saturday, September 19. All artworks submitted to the show will be entered into a judged plein air art competition, with awards announced during the closing reception on Saturday, September 19, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. All works submitted to the show will also be considered for an exhibition of plein air artworks at RTPI, to be held in the Fall of 2026.

Prize money will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place: $700, $500, and $300, respectively. 

Painters may paint anywhere in Western New York; however, RTPI will provide a list of suggested locations to choose from.

Artist credit: Kristen Muench, Chautauqua Gorge painting on location 2025
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/falconer/rtpi-2026-plein-air-festival/200029706764836
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, exhibitions, fine-arts, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 66

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Falconer
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Curtis Street Ext, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States
- **lat**: 42.12499
- **long**: -79.22413
- **full address**: Curtis Street Ext, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States, Falconer, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is RTPI 2026 Plein Air Festival being held?
  - **A:** RTPI 2026 Plein Air Festival takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Curtis Street Ext, Jamestown, NY 14701, United States, Falconer, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing RTPI 2026 Plein Air Festival?
  - **A:** RTPI 2026 Plein Air Festival is organized by Roger Tory Peterson Institute.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Roger Tory Peterson Institute's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Roger Tory Peterson Institute a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Roger Tory Peterson Institute has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** RTPI 2026 Plein Air Festival 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 Falconer, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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