Park Place Plein Air Painting Festival
September 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Three incredible Tucson art legends. One unforgettable day.
The Park Place Plein Air Festival is your chance to create in the moment and have your work seen by:
- Jessica Gonzales – Tucson’s queen of public art and murals, known for transforming city walls into vibrant, unforgettable landmarks
- Russell Kahn – 30+ year art educator who has shaped the skills and vision of generations of artists
- Paul Gold – Artist, historian, and 50+ year champion of Tucson’s creative story
Saturday, September 6 | 11 AM – 4 PM | Park Place Mall
Paint indoors under skylights or outdoors in sunlit courtyards, capturing the energy, architecture, and life of one of Tucson’s most iconic spaces. Whether it’s a quiet corner garden, the Catalina Mountain views, or the buzz of shoppers, your subject will be alive right in front of you.
Why You Should Join:
Cash prizes over $2000!
No entry fee
Three competition categories: Architecture & Interior Scenes, People & Community, Nature & Landscape, plus a Youth category for artists under 18
The chance to create alongside a community of artists and connect directly with the public as they watch your process unfold
This isn’t art behind glass—it’s art that happens in real time, right where the community gathers.
Registration closes August 15. Space is limited.
