Canada Paints Plein Air Competition

A new landscape painting competition organized by Canada Paints Plein Air is calling to artists for a one-day summertime event situated in Calgary’s picturesque Fish Creek Provincial Park.

Applications are open now for Canada Paints Plein Air Competition being held Saturday, August 9, 2025. Canada Paints Plein Air is dedicated to supporting the tradition of open air landscape painting by immersing artists in the great outdoors.

Spectators are welcome to watch the artists paint the landscape from life.

“The tradition of trying to capture the landscape in a single sitting is a remarkable challenge. We’re giving artists the opportunity to leave the studio behind and set easels down on the natural land. It’s a practice worth preserving and sharing with a like-minded community,” said Canada Paints Plein Air group member Ray Swirsky.

Cash prizes will be awarded to winners of first place ($1,000), second place ($500) and third place ($250). Prize winners will be announced by a panel of judges following the close of the live painting event.