Friends of Trempealeau Refuge and the Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge invites everyone to join us on Saturday, June 1st, for our annual Artist Along the Trail Refuge-Plein Air Event.
7:00 am - 11:00 am,
Enjoy the outdoors and watch as artists paint while hiking a trail! Refuge visitors are invited to walk refuge trail and are encouraged to engage with the participating artists that will be creating plein air art along the different locations.
11:30 am - 1:00 pm,
Artists and visitors are invited to the Outdoor Wonder Learning Center, for a social with snacks and beverages. Artists will set up their easels to display their mornings work and share their creative process.
The Artist in the Refuge-Plein Air Event is sponsored by the Friends of Trempealeau Refuge and is made possible through donations from the Michael Owecke Memorial Fund. Refreshments will be available on a first come, first serve basis.
This event also coincides with National Trails Day, which is celebrated each year, on the first Saturday in June. The event provides a unique opportunity for visitors to celebrate Nationals Trail Days while appreciating artwork and enjoying the outdoors.
This year we have more!
* Many Artists from the Refuge Event will be displaying their artwork in the Crush Pad at Elmaro Vineyard & Winery
* June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30th, each Sunday during Sunday’s Street Market at Elmaro participating artists will be setting up their easels for the afternoon to plein air. Public is welcome to meet the artists and see their work. Closing reception on Sunday, June 30 from 1pm-4pm at Elmaro.
For more information regarding the refuge, visit our website at https://www.fws.gov/refuge/trempealeau or call (608)539-2311, ext. 1.