2026 Held September 11th-13th
About
This annual event held in the scenic town of Wellsboro PA, brings artists and art lovers together. Held the 2nd weekend each September, Friday evening through Sunday at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center at 134 Main Street.
The Wellsboro Wilds Plein Air Competition is hosted by the Wellsboro Art Club as a fundraiser for scholarship to a deserving high school who has been accepted into a college art program.
Participation
We welcome artists of all levels and ages to participate in the event. You may utilize any 2-D materials. There are four ways to participate:
- Friday evening Golden/Blue Hour short painting session
- Saturday morning Blue/Golden Hour short painting session
- Saturday 8 hour daytime painting session
- Saturday afternoon 2 hour short painting session
Classes
There will be a $10 mini kids’ painting competition on Saturday on The Green, sponsored by Arts Friends, led by Melina
Awards
Winner are eligible to win between $50 and $500 cash prizes. The overall winner is awarded 1 month digital subscription for the featured artist to exhibit & sell their work under Plein Air Magazine, a $1000 value and a $500 cash prize.
Entries will be displayed at the Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center with sales of work conducted during the public art viewing on Sunday. Please note that a portion all sales of artwork from the Plein Air Competition are donated to the Wellsboro Art Club.
Registration
You can register using the tools below or at the event at the Friday night reception or Saturday morning. Young artists below the age of 13 may register for free while those 13 years and older would pay the entry fees.