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The Bisbee Plein Air Festival returns Thursday, October 9 through Sunday October 12, 2025
Each year artists come to paint Old Bisbee and the surrounding area’s historic architecture, sprawling staircases, charming streets, industrial mining remnants, and colorful homes set amidst the scenic Mule Mountains to compete for $800 in prizes. You also have the opportunity to sell your Festival pieces to the public at the Wet Paint Exhibition and Sale.
We welcome artists at all levels of practice, from first timers to professionals. Our festival is relaxed, fun, and the artists are supportive of each other.
Plein Air Festival 2024 Winners
![]() 1st Place & Peoples Choice - Mary Baum | ![]() 2nd Place Igor Kogan - Streets of Bisbee |
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![]() 3rd Place - Greg Wallace - 1000 Stairs | ![]() Honorable Mention - Carol Chandler |
![]() Honorable Mention - Ash Dahlke |
BISBEE PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL 2025 at Central School Project
Thursday October 9 – Sunday Oct 12, 2025
Supported by the Bisbee Foundation and Community Foundation of Southern Arizona and Arizona Commission on the Arts
Bisbee Plein Air Festival









