Telluride Plein Air Festival 2025: Art in the Open, Magic in the Mountains
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From June 30 to July 6, 2025, Telluride’s streets, alleyways, and mountain vistas become open-air studios during one of the most beloved summer traditions: the Telluride Plein Air Festival.
This annual celebration of creativity and community is more than just an art event—it's a vital fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF) and a living canvas that captures the beauty, light, and soul of Telluride.
🖌️ What Is Plein Air Painting?
“Plein air” means painting outdoors in natural light. During the festival, over 30 nationally acclaimed plein air artists will set up their easels throughout town, capturing everything from the box canyon views to the quiet charm of Main Street. It’s immersive, expressive, and deeply local.
🎉 Festival Highlights
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Live Painting All Week – Watch artists at work across Telluride’s most scenic locations.
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Quick Draw Competition – A two-hour painting challenge where creativity meets adrenaline.
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VIP Artist Choice Preview Party – Get early access to artists’ favorite works of the week.
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Three-Day Art Sale (July 4–6) – Collect your favorite original artwork. 40% of all sales benefit SAF programming.
📍 Locations: Various spots around Telluride’s historic district
📆 Dates: June 30 – July 6, 2025
🎨 More Info: Sheridan Arts Foundation
📞 Call: 970.728.6363
🏡 Art + Real Estate in Telluride
At Mountain Rose Realty, we believe Telluride isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place that lives through the arts, the landscape, and the stories we share. The Telluride Plein Air Festival is a perfect example of how lifestyle and creativity blend in this one-of-a-kind mountain town.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the Telluride Plein Air Festival 2025?
- The Telluride Plein Air Festival runs from June 30 to July 6, 2025. It features over 30 nationally acclaimed plein air artists painting outdoors throughout Telluride's streets, alleyways, and mountain vistas.
- What is plein air painting?
- Plein air means painting outdoors in natural light. During the festival, artists set up their easels across Telluride's most scenic locations to capture the landscape, light, and character of the town in real time.
- What are the main events at the Telluride Plein Air Festival?
- Highlights include live painting all week, a two-hour Quick Draw Competition, a VIP Artist Choice Preview Party for early access to works, and a three-day art sale from July 4–6, where 40% of sales benefit the Sheridan Arts Foundation.
- Who benefits from the Telluride Plein Air Festival?
- The festival is a vital fundraiser for the Sheridan Arts Foundation (SAF), with 40% of all art sales during the three-day sale going directly to support SAF programming and the arts community in Telluride.