Plein Air Competition Exhibition

The Brigham City Museum of Art and History invites painters of all levels to share their vision of Utah in the 2025 Plein Air Competition. Plein Air competitions are community challenges for artists of all ages, backgrounds, skills, and experience levels to celebrate the beauty and wonder of Utah’s natural world. The spirit of plein air requires artists to paint their entries entirely “out in the open air,” with only a very short time to paint, frame, and submit their entries. Judges place a high value on pieces with strong design, defined focal points, balanced use of darks and lights, and a feeling of presence.