They are back! You may see artists painting anywhere in Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon for the third annual Paint Under the Big Sky from now until the end of June. Twenty-eight artists from across the nation are painting in the area between Spanish Creek Road to Taylor Fork Road, capturing the beauty and majesty the Big Sky area has to offer.
The opening reception for the public is Saturday evening, June 28, from 5-8PM. Artist awards, compliments of The Lone Mountain Land Company and others, will be conferred at 6PM. This event is an opportunity to meet the artists as well as to have “first pick” of the beautiful creations.
Paintings will be displayed and sold through July 31 at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio and Gallery at 88 Ousel Falls Road.
Plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, where artists paint landscapes on location outdoors in one or more sittings. Plein air painters have become an important historical resource to record and capture local scenery with emotion and passion for future generations.
Plein Air Kids 2025 returns this year where 36 children, ages 6-15, will complete a plein air painting. Registration for this event is still open, so swing by the gallery to pick up a free painting kit for each child. Kid’s paintings will be offered for display and sale at the Arts Council of Big Sky, 77 Lone Peak Drive on Friday, June 27 from 4-6pm. Awards will be announced at 5pm. Each painting will sell for $30 (with $25 going back to the young artist). Student artists, friends and families are encouraged to attend and support these young artists.
More information is available HERE
Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery is a non-profit organization formed to promote and support Big Sky area artists and provides the opportunity to show work as well as learn in a nurturing environment.
Contact Information
Maggie Shane
BSAC President and Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery Director bigskyartistscollective@gmail.com
(530) 412-2578