The registration deadline is approaching for artists to receive early bird pricing for Plein Air in the Parks.

Plein Air in the Parks is a collaborative weekend event presented this year by Wyoming State Parks, the Wyoming Arts Council, the Cody Country Art League, Laramie Artists Project, the Laramie Public Art Coalition, and the University of Wyoming Art Museum. 

This annual painting and drawing competition pairs talented artists with beautiful locations, and offers cash prizes to top participants. This year, for the first time, there will be two separate Plein Air in the Parks events in different locations: the Wyoming Territorial Prison State Historic Site in Laramie (was held Aug. 26-29) and Buffalo Bill State Park near Cody (Sept. 9-12).

Early bird registration for the event at Buffalo Bill State Park is available through Sept. 3, and is $35 for artists. 

Regular and walk up registration will be $50 after that date. A reduced rate for college students is available for $15 and a youth division rate for those under the age of 18 is available for $5. Artists will have the option of selling pieces produced during the event at the concluding reception and art show. 

The competitions will be judged anonymously. The Best in Show Cash Award will be $1,000, while second and third place prizes go for $500 and $250 respectively. The public is invited to attend a reception on the Sunday of the Cody event and cast their vote for the People’s Choice Award, a $250 cash award, and to purchase artwork produced during the event. Youth categories will be judged separately and also include cash awards. 

To register for the event at Buffalo Bill State Park, visit pleinairintheparks-bbsp2021.eventbrite.com.