Participate in the Winters Paint Out!
WEDNESDAY APRIL 29 - SATURDAY MAY 2, 2026
A 4-day Plein Air Paint Out that culminates with a final show at
WINTERS ART & WINE FESTIVAL
on May 2nd from 12am-4pm.
Hosted by 1st Street Studio Art Gallery in Winters, Ca.
Artist Information
• Apply below to be an artist participator. Application fee is $35. Sign-up link below.
• All entries must be painted ‘en plein air’ during the event. Artists are free to paint at
scheduled locations or anywhere within a 20 miles radius of Winters, Ca
• Canvases/supports must be stamped with an official event stamp on Check In Day.
• Each artist may submit 1-2 paintings made during the Paint Out for the Saturday Show.
• All paintings must be framed & wired for hanging.
• Please bring your finished framed art to Winters Art & Wine Festival at 11am for
hanging. The Winters Paint Out booth will be located in Pocket Park between Ace
Hardware and Winters Pharmacy.
• All hung artwork must be for sale.
• Artists may set the price and will receive a 60% commission on all sales.
• Awards
People’s Choice 1st Place - $250
Artists Choice 1st Place - $250
Ribbons will be awarded to 2nd and 3rd Places for both categories.
Plein Air Event Schedule
Wednesday April 29 -
9am - 5pm: Artists Check-In at Park Winters (28850 Co Rd 26, Winters, Ca) and get
canvases/substrates stamped. Paint all day at Park Winters (or within 20-mile radius of
Winters). 12 noon - Meet for BYO lunch at the Farm Stand at Park Winters.(Toilets)
Thursday April 30 -
9am - 5pm - Paint at Berryessa Gap Vineyard’s Barn (directions provided at check-in).
Views of The Gap, vineyards, ‘historic’ barn, silo.
Friday May 1st -
9am - 5pm - Paint at Collina de Bella Vineyards - 4245 Morse Lane, Winters, Ca.
Views of Blue Ridge and vineyards. (Toilet provided)
Saturday May 2nd -
11am: Artists bring 1-2 paintings to Art & Wine Festival and hang them at Winters Paint
Out Booth in Pocket Park, on Main Street between Railroad Ave and 1st Street
2pm - 3pm: Awards will be announced
4pm: Artists take their paintings home