Join us for:

June 8 –15, 2024

165 plein air artists roam our charming city of Cedarburg and areas in Ozaukee County capturing favorite historical structures, coffee shops and the picturesque countryside. Artists from all over work with oils, watercolors, pastels and more. Plein Air: A Paint Cedarburg Event is nationally recognized as the largest gathering of artists in Wisconsin. Artists leave the comforts of their studios and spend 6 days painting outside…rain or shine. The public is encouraged to interact with the artists as they work and watch as their paintings come to life!

2024
EVENT SCHEDULE

ARTIST INFORMATION
& RESOURCES

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITES

SEE THE 2023 AWARD WINNERS

Get out of
your comfort zone!

Challenge yourself and take your art to the next level.
Enjoy the comradery of fellow artists and experience the challenge of working in different conditions outdoors
Over $8,000 in prizes awarded every year
Be a part of Wisconsin's largest gathering of plein air artists
You'll have the chance to show and sell your work at the Cedarburg Cultural Center (CCC)
Appreciate and support the process, talent and courage it takes to participate!

ARTIST INFORMATION & RESOURCES

Make the most of your
Plein Air: Paint Cedarburg Event experience.

Space is limited and this event is open to the first 165 artists who register.

Registration is open for 2024 will open in January 15 until April 1

Event calendar/schedule
Plein Air: A Paint Cedarburg Event Prospectus: details will be posted soon.
2024 Artists Handbook will be avilable soon. Will include boundary maps, guidelines, etc.
Volunteer sign up information coming soon.

Art Supplies: Michaels, Blick Art, Richesons
Awards/main event
Places to stay during Plein Air: A Paint Cedarburg Event

artist information and resources

2024

AWARDS

Our Main Event in 2024

Presented Friday, June 14 at 2:00pm
(following the Artists’ Choice voting)
Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg

BEST OF SHOW

$3000

Purchase award Cedarburg Art Museum,
sponsored by Ozaukee Bank’s Gift to the Future Fund

2nd Place

$1000

3rd Place

$500

(4) Honorable Mentions

$250 value each

Gift certificates from Blick Art Materials and
Jack Richeson and Company

BEST OF THE CITY OF CEDARBURG:

SANDRA MCCUTCHEON PAPE

1st Place • $500

2nd Place • $300

3rd Place • $150

(3) Honorable Mentions • $50 each

PAINT THE LAKE

1st Place • $500

Sponsored by Bridget and Matt Deloge
& Katherine de Shazer

2nd Place • $300

(2) Honorable Mentions • $50 each

Each artist may only win one of the above awards with the exception of the Artists Choice Award.
Artists awarded more than $550 must complete a federal form W-9 prior to receiving the cash.

Awards and main event

Our community loves watching you work and buys images of their favorite local shops, mills, waterways, historic homes and buildings, gardens and restaurants! Your sheer presence creates the vibe that sells artwork and makes our event so memorable. Thank you!

We love that you’re here!

What people are saying about Paint Cedarburg…

“What helps set Cedarburg apart from other events is the scale of it all. From the number of artists to the volunteers and the buyers, when this show comes together at the end of the week it is a true spectacle. The beauty of such a large event lies in its coordination and dedication to the fine arts.”

— NATHAN BRANDNER

2023 Event Schedule

2024 PLEIN AIR: A PAINT
CEDARBURG EVENT SCHEDULE

Printable schedule will be available soon

JUNE 2023

07

FRIDAY

TBD

Workshop opportunities will be offered to help kick-off our Plein Air Event. More information will be shared when available.

Space is typically limited to 10 people, so early registration is recommended Details will be available soon.

8am to noon

CAM

Welcome to Plein Air:
A Paint Cedarburg Event

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in for the day and get
your canvases stamped. See the 2024 Artist Handbook for
more information when available.

SATURDAY

08

8am to 10am

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in and get stamped for another day of plein air.

2:00pm to 3pm

CCH

Artists set up easels to sell

3:00pm to 5pm

CCH

from Cedarburg

First public sale of 2024

plein air paintings on the lawn of Cedarburg City Hall. If it rains, go to the gymnasium at Cedarburg Community Center

Fresh!

SUNDAY

09

10

MONDAY

8am to 10am

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in for day three of Plein Air: A Paint Cedarburg Event

6pm to 7pm

WHI

Artists Social

Hangout and get to know other Plein air artists and network

8am to 10am

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in and for day four of Paint Cedarburg

6pm to 7pm

WHI

Artists Social

Enjoy mingling with fellow plein air artists and network

TUESDAY

11

8am to 10am

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Last day to check-in and get canvases stamped.

6pm to 7pm

WHI

Artists Social

WEDNESDAY

12

8am to 11am

CCC

Painting Drop-off

Get social and connect with your peers.

2:00 to 7:00pm

CCC

Judging

Let the judging begin! Closed to the artists and the public

THURSDAY

13

3pm to 5pm

CAM

Artists Soireé

Enjoy mingling with fellow artists, network and have fun. It’s a party after all! Dress is casual.

FRIDAY

2:00pm

CCC

Award Winners

Announced

2:00pm to 5:00pm

CCC

Collectors Invitational

Collectors are invited to enjoy coffee and the chance to acquire plein art before it is open to the public.

5:00pm to 8:00pm

CCC

Public Opening Party &

Gallery Sales

The general public is invited to enjoy the work of Paint Cedarburg participants and purchase some original art to take home.

14

Vote for your favorite!

Artists Choice Voting

CCC

noon to 1:30pm

15

SATURDAY

10am to 5pm

CCC

Public Gallery Sales Continue

Last chance for the public to purchase plein art from Paint Cedarburg

5:00 to 6:30pm

CCC

Painting Pickup

All participating artists are expected to pick up their wonderful work at this time.

5:00 to 7:00pm

CCC

Plein air in
Cedarburg Continues…

Artists must sign up in person to be included in this event.

CAM = Cedarburg Art Museum • W63 N675 Washington Ave

CCC = Cedarburg Cultural Center • W62 N546 Washington Ave

CCH = Cedarburg City Hall • W63 N645 Washington Ave

WHI = Washington House Inn • W62 N573 Washington Ave

CCG = Cedarburg Community Gym • W63 N641 Washington Avenue • Cedarburg, WI 53012

Volunteer Opportunies

VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITES

Get involved and
help make it happen

Plein Air: Paint Cedarburg Event requires the work of dozens of volunteers like you! Become part of the creative group that makes the event happen. It’s fun and a great way to meet people in this plein community. Spouses/partners are welcome, too. Click for 2024 volunteer opportunities (TBD).