Pacific Northwest Plein Air

In 2027, Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge embraces the green hills and wildflowers of Spring!

Call for Artists OnlineJuriedShows Deadline: Monday, December 14, 2025, at Midnight

Paint Out Dates April 26 – April 29, 2026

The Juror for the event is Kimball Geisler (Workshop Friday, April 30, 2026) 9 a.m.- 4 p.m (information to come)

Show will be juried Friday, April 30 with a Public Reception Saturday Evening May 1, 5-7 p.m.

Overall exhibit dates are April 26 through May 31, 2026 (Memorial Day)

Awards:

  • AWARDS
  • 1) First Place
  • 2) Second Place
  • 3) Third Place
  • 4–7) Four (4) Honorable Mentions
  • 8) Best Sky
  • 9) Best Mountain
  • 10) Best Water
  • 11) Best Cultural Element
  • 12) Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Award
  • 13) Friends of the Columbia Gorge Award (chosen by Friends of the Columbia Gorge)
  • 14) Maryhill Award (chosen by museum staff)
  • 15) Museum Purchase Award(s) (chosen by museum staff)

Maryhill Museum of Art 35 Maryhill Museum Drive Goldendale, WA 98620-4601 509.773.3733

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. daily (MAP)

Please contact Brielle Pizzala at the Museum if you have any questions: brielle@maryhillmuseum.org

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