Hermann Plein Air is for artists of all ages and all skill levels.

$40 registration fee - Online registration is closed. Artists can register in person or by emailing hermannmoartscouncil@gmail.com.

T-shirts are available for $10.

Prior to painting your canvas, you must check in at Old Vine Kitchen Emporium at 210 Schiller Street (Saturday through Friday) to pick up your artist packet and to get your canvas stamped.

All artwork entered into the Art Judging and Sale must be event-generated and stamped. Each artist can submit up to three entries.

Should an artwork sale occur outside of the designated Judging and Art Sale, the artist is required to pay 30% of the sale to the Hermann Arts Council. Failure to comply will result in ineligibility to participate in future Hermann Arts Council events.

Paint anytime between Sunday, June 8, 2025 through Friday, June 13, 2025.

Artwork for Plein Air Judging and Art Sale are due Friday, June 13, 2025 by 7 p.m.

New for 2025: Riverfront Paint Out with Artist’s Choice Vote (Sunday) and Brunch Reception at The Blank Canvas (Monday), Cocktail Hour at Vinchester Inn (Wednesday), and Final Art Sale and Judging in lieu of auction (Saturday).

2025 Theme: “The Road Less Traveled”

Host lodging is available for participating artists traveling from more than 50 miles upon request (weekdays only).

Artists: Join the Hermann Mo Plein Air Facebook Group to share photos of the event and follow along with other participating artists!

Artists are invited to a Riverfront Paint Out on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Artists can paint at the riverfront anytime during the day.

The Riverfront Paint Out will feature an Artist’s Choice Award in the following amounts:

First Place - $400
Second Place - $200
Third Place - $100

Artwork is due by 7:30 p.m. to be included in the Artist’s Choice Vote.

Artists, please be at the Riverfront at 8 p.m. to vote.

Paintings entered into the Paint Out will be sold during the Art Sale on Saturday, June 14. Artwork generated during the Riverfront Paint Out will not be eligible as an entry into the Final Art Judging on Saturday, June 14.

Saturday, June 14, 2025

On the afternoon of June 14, artists are invited to participate in an Art Judging and Art Sale at the Historic Festhalle on First Street.

All artwork entered into the Art Judging and Sale must be event-generated and stamped. Each artist can submit up to three entries into the Judging. Artwork generated during the Riverfront Paint Out will not be eligible as an entry into the Final Art Judging on Saturday, June 14.

Three winners will be selected. The first place winner will receive $1,000, second place $500, and third place $250.

The Hermann Arts Council will retain the painting of the First Place Winner at the Art Sale.

70% of the Art Sale proceeds will be awarded to the artist and 30% of the proceeds will be donated to the Hermann Arts Council.

Should an artwork sale occur outside of the designated Art Judging and Art Sale, the artist is required to pay 30% of the sale to the Hermann Arts Council. Failure to comply will result in ineligibility to participate in future Hermann Arts Council events.

Hermann Mo Plein Air entries for judging cannot be entered into the Hermann Poster Contest.