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Join us for

May 31 – June 7, 2025

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!

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2025
EVENT SCHEDULE
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ARTIST INFORMATION
& RESOURCES
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VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITES

Details Coming — Please Check Back!

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
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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 for 2025 is open from January 15 until June 4

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artist information and resources

2024

AWARDS

2024

AWARD WINNERS

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2024 BEST OF SHOW 
TROY TATLOCK | ”Hiding From the Plein Air“ (Oil)

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2nd PLACE
MAIN EVENT

Jason Prigge
“Fredonia Moment” (Oil)
 

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Honorable Mention
MAIN EVENT
Anne Molasky
“Beach Barn” (Oil)

Honorable Mention
MAIN EVENT

Paul Bergquist 
“Tranquility” (Oil)

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3rd PLACE
MAIN EVENT

Stephen Wysocki
“Ole #5”
(Oil) 

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Honorable Mention
MAIN EVENT
Steve Puttrich
“Untamed” (Oil)

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Honorable Mention
MAIN EVENT
Frankie Johnson 
“Orange Chair, Sunbath” (Oil)

Best of the City of Cedarburg
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1st PLACE
BEST OF CEDARBURG

Jack Schnable
“Washington Ave” (Oil)

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2nd PLACE
BEST OF CEDARBURG

Katie Christon
“Pop in for a Treat" (Oil)

3rd PLACE
BEST OF CEDARBURG

Tom Linden
“Taylor at Washington” (Mixed Media)

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HONORABLE MENTION
BEST OF CEDARBURG

Emily Barelmann
“Art of Joy” (Watercolor)

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HONORABLE MENTION
BEST OF CEDARBURG

Michael Olive
“Last Call” (Oil)

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HONORABLE MENTION
BEST OF CEDARBURG

Jennifer Cooney Vulpas
“Stop” (Oil)

Paint the Lake
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1st PLACE
PAINT THE LAKE

Julio Suarez 
“Better Days” (Oil)

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2nd PLACE
PAINT THE LAKE

David Stratman
Reaching Out Over the Bluff” (Oil)

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HONORABLE MENTION
PAINT THE LAKE

Steven Anderson
“Concordia Sunrise” (Oil)

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HONORABLE MENTION
PAINT THE LAKE

Pamela Clausen
“Pure Bliss” (Oil)

Nocturne
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1st PLACE
NOCTURNE

Carleen O'Connor Rivera
The Light of the Arts” (Mixed Media)

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2nd PLACE
NOCTURNE

Arthur W. Bartkowiak
“Harrington Beach” (Acrylic
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HONORABLE MENTION
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OCTURNE
Alan Eickberg
“Night Glow” (Oil)

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HONORABLE MENTION
NOCT
URNE
Lynette Redner 
“A Fishing Heritage” (Oil)

Artists Choice
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ARTISTS CHOICE 1st
Paul Bergquist
“Rolling in the Deep” (Oil)

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ARTISTS CHOICE 2nd
Julio Suarez
“Better Days” (Oil)

Award Winners

Our Main Event in 2025

Presented Friday, June 6 at 2:00 pm 
(following the Artists’ Choice voting)
Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg

BEST OF SHOW

$3,000

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

2nd Place

$1,000

3rd Place

$500

(4) Honorable Mentions

$250 value each

 

Sponsored by Blick Art Materials 

and Jack Richeson & Co.

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

Sponsored by Robert Powell

NOCTURNE

1st Place • $300

2nd Place • $100

(2) Honorable Mentions • $50 each

ARTISTS CHOICE

1st Place • $300

2nd Place • $200

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
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Our community loves watching you work, and buying 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

MEET OUR 2024 JUDGES

 Light and Design: On the Farm
with artist judge Todd Schabel

Date: Thursday, May 29
Where: On his farm in Teresa, WI
Maximum of 10 artists
Register on the artist's website: https://schabelfineart.com/workshop
$125/person

 

Painting The Essence of Cedarburg
with participating artist Steve Puttrich

Date: Friday, May 30
Where: Cedar Creek Park, Cedarburg, WI Maximum of 16 artists.
Register on the artist's website page: https://www.steveputtrich.com/watercolor-workshops/pleinaircedarburg
$120/person
 

2025 Workshop Info Coming Soon

2025 Workshop Info Coming Soon

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2023 Event Schedule

2025 PLEIN AIR: A PAINT
CEDARBURG EVENT SCHEDULE

MAY 2025

29

THURSDAY

Teresa, WI on Judge Todd Schabel's farm

Structures and Light: On the Farm

Workshop

Workshop allows a maximum of 10 artists.

Fee: $125

https://schabelfineart.com/workshop

2025 Workshop Info Coming Soon

FRIDAY

30

Cedar Creek Park in Cedarburg, WI

Painting the Essence of Cedarburg

Workshop

Workshop allows a maximum of 16 artists.

Fee:$120

https://www.steveputtrich.com/watercolor-workshops/pleinaircedarburg

2025 Workshop Info Coming Soon

SATURDAY

31

8:00 AM to noon

CAM

Welcome to Plein Air:
A Paint Cedarburg Event

Check-in & Stamping

Check in and get your canvases stamped. See the 2025 Artist Handbook for 
more information when available

JUNE 2025

SUNDAY

01

8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in and canvas stamping available

2:00 PM to

3:00 PM

CCH

Fresh! 

Artists set up easels to sell

3:00 PM to

5:00 PM

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

02

MONDAY

8:00 AM to

10:00 AM

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in and canvas stamping available

6:00 PM to

7:00 PM

WHI

Artists Social

Hangout and get to know other Plein air artists and network

TUESDAY

03

8:00 AM to

10:00 AM

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Check-in and canvas stamping available

6pm to 7pm

WHI

Artists Social

Enjoy mingling with fellow plein air artists and network

WEDNESDAY

04

8am to 10am

CAM

Check-in & Stamping

Last day to check-in and get canvases stamped.

6pm to 8pm

AOJ

Artists Social

Enjoy a complimentary drink Cedar Creek-side with other artists

THURSDAY

05

8am to 11am

CCC

Painting Drop-off

2:00 to 7:00pm

CCC

Judging

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

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

06

2:00pm

CCC

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

Vote for your favorite!

Artists Choice Voting

noon to 1:30pm

07

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. 

AOJ = Art of Joy • W63N664 Washington Ave

CAM = Cedarburg Art Museum • W63N675 Washington Ave

CCC = Cedarburg Cultural Center • W62N546 Washington Ave

CCH = Cedarburg City Hall • W63N645 Washington Ave

WHI = Washington House Inn • W62N573 Washington Ave

CCG = Cedarburg Community Gym • W63N641 Washington Avenue • Cedarburg, WI 53012

Volunteer Opportunies

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 the link on the left for 2025 volunteer opportunities. 

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