Wallkill River Center for the Arts (WRCA) is pleased to present the 10th edition of the famed Hudson Valley Plein Air Festival (HVPAF). During this multi-day event, 30 artists have been invited to paint on the grounds of selected historic sites and capture these iconic vistas. “As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we believe it is essential to shed light on our iconic historic neighbors and highlight the Hudson Valley’s rich heritage at this year’s HVPAF.” states artist and event chair, Susan Baldwin.
Join us to meet the artists at scheduled Paint-outs, on-site displays, pop-up exhibits, The Quick Draw Competition, and demonstrations. As the culmination of this multi-day event, works created during the festival will be exhibited at WRCA Galleries and considered for awards and site-specific prizes.
2026 PLEIN AIR ARTISTS
Susan Baldwin, Sarah Baskin, John Capowski, Catherine De Cesare, Lisa Diebboll, Jennifer Gibson, Elissa Gore, Carl Grauer, Susan Lais Hostetler, Shawn Dell Joyce, Ronna Katz, Gail Kelly, Ward Lamb, Valerie Light, Marie McCann, Insiya Pardiwala, John Park, Jeanne Plekon, Geraldine Popko, Joanne Schwartz, Mary M Sealfon, Vaune Sherin, Patricia Valens, Nancy Woogen, Nancy Y, and Jen Zernhelt.
Schedule of Events:
PAINT-OUTS, POP-UP EXHIBITS, QUICK DRAW, AND DEMOS
In partnership with selected historic sites, HVPAF artists invited to set up easels to capture the landscape and architectural elements.
Wednesday, October 7
PAINT OUT @ Brotherhood Winery (8:30 am - 4 pm)
Nocturne PAINT OUT @ City Winery Hudson Valley (6 - 9 pm)
Thursday, October 8
PAINT OUT | Trophy Point @ West Point (8:30 am - 4 pm)
Friday, October 9
PAINT OUT @ Goshen Historic Track (8 am - 11 am)
PAINT OUT @ Hill-Hold & Brick House Museums (All Day)
Saturday, October 10
QUICK DRAW @ Greenwood Lake Farmers Market (10 am – 12 noon)
The Quick Draw is a timed painting competition within the Plein Air Festival with special awards. This event is open to ALL; pre-registration recommended.
Sunday, October 11
OPENING RECEPTION & AWARDS CEREMONY (4 – 6 pm)
Join us to meet the artists and celebrate the works created on location during the festival, many with the paint still wet! Awards announced; light refreshment’s served.
October 11 – November 8, 2026
HVPAF EXHIBIT at WRCA Galleries
Come view the works on exhibit, created on-location during the 2026 festival.
Gallery hours: Friday – Sunday, 12 – 5 pm