Information 2027

2027 Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge

Overall dates April 26 through May 31, 2027

Maryhill Museum of Art, 35 Maryhill Museum Drive, Goldendale, WA 98620

509-773-3733

Maryhill Museum of Art is located in an expansive and inspiring location, high above the Columbia River in south-central Washington State: https://www.maryhillmuseum.org

Pacific Northwest Plein Air 2027 takes place in the Spring! Come and paint on the green hills and among the many wildflowers of the Columbia River Gorge. The museum will be exhibiting plein air works: May 1–May 31, 2027 (Memorial Day)

Pacific Northwest Plein Air in the Columbia River Gorge on Facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/pnwpleinair

Website:

http://www.pacificnwpa.com to see photos of past events and updated information.

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)

ACCEPTED ARTISTS

please use the #pnwpleinair2027 hashtag and tag @maryhillmuseum and @gorgefriends in all your social media posts

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Approximately 20 artists will be selected from OnlineJuriedShows to participate in this event. Jurying through OnlineJuriedShows is done by a three-person selection committee. You will be notified via email once the results are ready to view in your artist profile. Notification of artists by email is scheduled for the week of January 4, 2027.

AWARDS JUROR: Kimball Giesler

Other events:

Juror Workshop with Kimball Giesler: Friday, April 30 2027, at a location TBD (details forthcoming). PNWPA workshop)

Public Reception, Saturday, May 1, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

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