Festival Schedule of Events
Here is a look at a typical week of the Sonoma Plein Air Festival
Monday-Friday
Plein Air Artists Paint Around Sonoma and Beyond
Each of our nationally acclaimed Plein Air Artists create 8-12 paintings during Plein Air Week out and about in Sonoma, Marin and San Francisco.
Each of our nationally acclaimed Plein Air Artists create 8-12 paintings during Plein Air Week out and about in Sonoma, Marin and San Francisco.
Tuesday
Quick Draw Event at the Farmer's Market
5 -7 pm
Plein Air artists set up easels around the Plaza on Farmer's Market Tuesday and have 90 minutes to complete a painting, frame and display it for immediate sale. Visitors watch the artists paint and can acquire their favorite on the spot!
Friday
Gala Dinner and Auction in Sonoma
Artists, patrons and guests gather for a special evening to raise funds for the Foundation and see the Artists' Choice Award, along with the artists favorite paintings of the week, available at a silent auction.
Artists, patrons and guests gather for a special evening to raise funds for the Foundation and see the Artists' Choice Award, along with the artists favorite paintings of the week, available at a silent auction.
Saturday
Art Show and Sale on Sonoma Plaza
10 am - 4 pm
FREE ADMISSION to the art show, artists demonstrations, live music and hands-on art activities for all ages, including children’s art classes.
Purchase a painting and support art education!