# Event Details

- **Event Name**: St. Charles Plein Air 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The St. Charles Arts Council proudly announces its 3rd Annual Plein Air Event, planned for the week of August 17, 2026 to August 23, 2026, held throughout the Tri Cities. 

This is a weeklong outdoor painting event that the public is encouraged to view and attend.

It will be a judged event, with judge selections announced at a later date. A total of $5,250.00 in prizes will be awarded to winning artists. All artworks will be available for sale and viewing at the end of the week’s events.

The Plein Air Committee has opened 2026 participation up to 70 artists, locally and nationally. 

Applications will open on January 23, 2026, and will close on April 24, 2026. Applicants may apply online at www.stcharlesartscouncil.org

The application fee is $65.00. The fee entitles artists to participate in all events listed below. This fee is non-refundable. 
Applications will be juried by the St. Charles Arts Council Plein Air Committee, and artists will be notified of acceptance, by May 8, 2026.
Artist events include Main Event: Weeklong Plein Air Paint Competition – artists will be permitted to submit a total of four paintings; Quick Paint: two-hour competition; Nocturne Competition; Monday Night Welcome Party; Artist Meet & Greet, Grand Reveal Party, and Public Sale of Paintings.

Activities will also be held for the public to participate in, throughout the week.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-charles/st-charles-plein-air-2026/200029674022329
- **Event Categories**: art, contests, parties, meetups, fine-arts, entertainment, meet-and-greet
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Charles
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Charles, IL
- **lat**: 41.9188888889
- **long**: -88.3113888889
- **full address**: St. Charles, IL, 608 N 3rd Ave, St Charles, IL 60174-2014, United States, Saint Charles

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is St. Charles Plein Air 2026 being held?
  - **A:** St. Charles Plein Air 2026 takes place on Mon, 17 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at St. Charles, IL, 608 N 3rd Ave, St Charles, IL 60174-2014, United States, Saint Charles.
- **Q**: Who is organizing St. Charles Plein Air 2026?
  - **A:** St. Charles Plein Air 2026 is organized by St. Charles Arts Council.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** St. Charles Plein Air 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Charles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If St. Charles Plein Air 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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