Wilbur Niewald Plein Air
The 4th Annual HWBA Plein Air Event honoring Wilbur Niewald (1925–2022), with two pre-events and a full weekend of painting across the West Bottoms. Free for artists — purchase awards at every session.
About This Event
The 4th Annual HWBA Plein Air Event honoring Wilbur Niewald (1925–2022), with two pre-events and a full weekend of painting across the West Bottoms. Free for artists — purchase awards at every session.
Event Details
Date & Time
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
Location
Multiple West Bottoms locations
Schedule
- Sat May 9 · Tribute Plant & Paint at Loose Park · 9 AM–2 PM · $500 Purchase Award at Noon
- Thu May 14 · Kickoff Paint at Rock Island Bridge · All Day · $500 Purchase Award at 8 PM
- Fri May 15 · Evening Quick Paint · Registration 4:30 PM, Painting 5–8 PM · Stockyards Exchange East Lot · $500 Purchase Award
- Fri May 15 · Nocturne (optional) · 9–11 PM · The Ship / Lemonade Park
- Sat May 16 · Morning Coffee & Sketch · 8:30 AM · Liberty Courtyard · $250 Purchase Award at Noon
- Sat May 16 · Afternoon Quick Paint · Registration 12:30 PM, Painting 1–5 PM · Liberty Courtyard · Judging at 5:10 PM
- Sun May 17 · Morning Quick Paint · 8:30 AM, Painting 9 AM–Noon · 1601 Genessee · $500 Purchase Award
- Sun May 17 · Final Turn-In & Judging · 1 PM · Rock Island Bridge · Best in Show, Historic Preservation & People's Choice Awards
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