Programs
The City of Wildwood will host its 12th Annual Plein Air Art Event, but this year with a new and unique format!
"En plein air is a French term that translates literally as 'in the open air.'" This type of artwork is completed on location, while outdoors. Artists and photographers working in all accepted media and photography will capture a special location(s) in the City, which will be revealed at the kick-off of the event.
This year, artists and photographers are invited to submit one or two pieces inspired by Wildwood, theme and guidelines will be released on Friday, July 17. Artists can choose their subjects based on the theme.
Participants will have a three-week period to create their works, from July 17– August 7, with the artwork installed in late-August as the centerpiece of City Hall's annual celebration.
The artwork will be on sale and encouraged to be viewed during Celebrate Wildwood on Saturday, September 19th.
Event Participation Fee: $25.00 for participants ($10 for students under age 18) prior to August 7, to obtain the theme for artwork.
Schedule of events:
Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. registrants will receive theme and guidelines via email. Participants can also pick up packets of information at City Hall.
Complete artwork and submit anytime between July 17- August 7, 2026 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Wildwood City Hall)
Friday, August 7, 2026 - Deadline for completed artwork to be received at Wildwood City Hall before 4:00 p.m.
Awards and Ceremony on Saturday, September 19th, as part of Celebrate Wildwood.
Final art/photography will displayed for sale at Wildwood City Hall lower lobby, from mid-August through Celebrate Wildwood, Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Awards and Exhibit Awards
Awards will be determined at the discretion of the judges. All work submitted for judging MUST BE OFFERED FOR SALE. Work an artist decides not to sell during the Wildwood event may not be judged for an award or displayed. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories (No duplication of awards):
Traditional Media - Best of Show ($TBD)
Traditional Media - First Runner Up ($TBD)
Traditional Media - Honorable Mention ($TBD)
Photography - Best of Show ($TBD)
Photography - First Runner Up ($TBD)
Photography - Honorable Mention ($TBD)
Student Awards - Two (2) prizes ($TBD each)
Winners of “Best of Show” and "First Runner Up" will provide their works to the major patron of this event.
"En plein air is a French term that translates literally as 'in the open air.'" This type of artwork is completed on location, while outdoors. Artists and photographers working in all accepted media and photography will capture a special location(s) in the City, which will be revealed at the kick-off of the event.
This year, artists and photographers are invited to submit one or two pieces inspired by Wildwood, theme and guidelines will be released on Friday, July 17. Artists can choose their subjects based on the theme.
Participants will have a three-week period to create their works, from July 17– August 7, with the artwork installed in late-August as the centerpiece of City Hall's annual celebration.
The artwork will be on sale and encouraged to be viewed during Celebrate Wildwood on Saturday, September 19th.
Event Participation Fee: $25.00 for participants ($10 for students under age 18) prior to August 7, to obtain the theme for artwork.
Schedule of events:
Friday, July 17, 2026, 8:30 a.m. registrants will receive theme and guidelines via email. Participants can also pick up packets of information at City Hall.
Complete artwork and submit anytime between July 17- August 7, 2026 (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Wildwood City Hall)
Friday, August 7, 2026 - Deadline for completed artwork to be received at Wildwood City Hall before 4:00 p.m.
Awards and Ceremony on Saturday, September 19th, as part of Celebrate Wildwood.
Final art/photography will displayed for sale at Wildwood City Hall lower lobby, from mid-August through Celebrate Wildwood, Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Awards and Exhibit Awards
Awards will be determined at the discretion of the judges. All work submitted for judging MUST BE OFFERED FOR SALE. Work an artist decides not to sell during the Wildwood event may not be judged for an award or displayed. Prizes will be awarded in the following categories (No duplication of awards):
Traditional Media - Best of Show ($TBD)
Traditional Media - First Runner Up ($TBD)
Traditional Media - Honorable Mention ($TBD)
Photography - Best of Show ($TBD)
Photography - First Runner Up ($TBD)
Photography - Honorable Mention ($TBD)
Student Awards - Two (2) prizes ($TBD each)
Winners of “Best of Show” and "First Runner Up" will provide their works to the major patron of this event.
Note:
If you register after July 15th, there is no guarantee of shirt size.
Please contact Stacy(stacy@cityofwildwood.com) or 636-458-0440 with any questions.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Program Type | Community Event |
| Program Subcategory | - |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 5/12/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 8/7/2026 4:00 PM |
| Instructor(s) | - |
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | 100 |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction | Membership Restrictions | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plein Air Art Event | -None- |
-None-
|
$25.00 |
| Plein Air Art Event STUDENT | -None- |
-None-
|
$10.00 |
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2026 | Friday | 8:30 AM | 5:00 PM | Wildwood City Hall |
