Celebrate the beauty of the Snoqualmie River Bridge or Meadowbrook Bridge
Snoqualmie, WA – The Snoqualmie Arts Commission invites artists of all mediums to attend the Snoqualmie Plein Air Paint Out on Saturday, July 20 from 9 am to 2 pm. This year’s theme, “Bridges of Snoqualmie,” celebrates the area’s scenic bridges, with artists having their choice of the Snoqualmie River Bridge or the Meadowbrook Bridge.
The Plein Air Paint Out encourages adult artists of all skill levels – from first-time painters to long-time lovers of the craft – to paint “en plein air,” or in the open air. Artists, families, and art enthusiasts are welcome at this free event.
Registration and Requirements
Participating artists will register in advance by email at nwiebe@snoqualmiewa.gov or onsite at the Downtown Historic Snoqualmie boardwalk, corner of King St. and Railroad Ave., between 9-11 am. Artists must register and have their canvas or watercolor paper stamped to compete. Paintings must be returned to the registration site along the boardwalk no later than 2 pm. Judges will select the top three paintings by 2:25 pm. Artists will need to pick up paintings not selected by 3 pm.
Judging, Community Vote, and Display
The first-place winning artwork will be designated as the 2025 Plein Air Paint Out poster with a $300 gift certificate. Second and third-place winners will be awarded $200 and $100 gift certificates. Community-voted Honorable Mention will receive a $50 gift certificate.
Learn more about the event at snoqualmiewa.gov or email Community Liaison Nicole Wiebe at nwiebe@snoqualmiewa.gov.
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