22nd annual Telluride Plein Air
Join us June 30-July 6, 2025 for the 22nd annual Telluride Plein Air. Nationally recognized plein air artists travel to Telluride to capture the historic charm of our town and the natural beauty of the surrounding areas. The event culminates in a three-day long exhibition and sale of their artwork on July 4-6 with 40% of sales going to the Sheridan Arts Foundation, the non-profit that owns and operates the historic Sheridan Opera House. This festival is our largest fundraiser of the summer.
For more information about the event or to find out application information, click HERE.
Thursday, July 3
Golden Hour Quick Draw Competition & Artist Choice Preview Cocktail Party + Sale
5:00- 6:30 p.m| 90-minute painting competition on Main Street
6:45 p.m.| Quick Draw Awards/ sale outside the Sheridan Opera House
7:00- 8:00 p.m | Artist Choice Cocktail Party (invite only) & Artist Choice presentation
1st Place $3,000 · 2nd Place $1,500 · 3rd Place $500
7:30 p.m | Open to the Public – Free music on the patio
8:00- 9:00 p.m | Public Artist Choice viewing & opportunity to purchase before sale
Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6
Art Exhibition & Sale
Friday & Sunday 9:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. | Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Stop by the Sheridan Opera House courtyard & Elks Park for a three-day exhibition and sale of this year’s Plein Air artwork created in Telluride! The Sheridan Arts Foundation, the non-profit that owns and operates the historic Sheridan Opera House, receives 40% of all sales proceeds.
