From the Columbia Art League web site:

Join us September 14-16, 2023 in Rocheport, MO for three days of painting en plein air. With workshops, paint outs, prizes, and a lovely reception and awards ceremony to close the weekend. Our schedule is still being finalized but to see what’s in progress, click HERE!

Sign up by August 28th!

The historic town of Rocheport is just a hop, skip, and jump down the road from Columbia, MO with an abundance of beautiful scenery to inspire your creativity.

Areas of Interest Include

• Views of the Missouri River
• Katy trail Bridge
• Katy Trail scenic 3 Riverwalk 
• Vineyards, Bluffs 
• Diana Bend Conservation Area 
• Look out Farm-lavender farm
• Historic town of Rocheport with brick buildings and a charming main street

AWARDS

All award winners work will be shared on social media

1st place: $1,000 + artwork on website and social media to advertise next years’ event

2nd place: $500

3rd place: $250

People’s Choice: $150+

Honorable mentions: Bragging rights

Workshops

There are many workshops happening during the plein air event. You must register separately for the workshops to attend unless it is a drop-in workshop.

• Paper-making workshop w/ Mary Sandbothe, to register go HERE
• Watercolor Workshop w/ Marilynne Bradley (2 hour), to register go HERE
• Watercolor Workshop w/ Marilynne Bradley (4 hour), to register go HERE
• Plein Air Oil Workshop w/ Julie Wiegand (4 hour), to register go HERE
• Drop-In Plant Studies Workshop, to register go HERE
• Drop-In Cyanotype Workshop, to register go HERE

Register