In association with Play Frisco – City of Frisco Parks and Recreation Department, Visual Arts Guild of Frisco presents the 5th annual “En Plein Air Frisco” event!

The event is hosted at The Grove at the Commons, (8300 McKinney Rd Frisco, TX).  Artists compete for cash prizes totaling $2,000+ as well as possible artwork selection into an extended exhibition at The Grove. Artists may paint for up to or all 3 days at select locations within the city of Frisco.  Paint out options schedule below:

Day One – Thursday, April 15: Artists Meet and Greet from 5:30pm-7:00pm; optional nocturne paint at Kaleidoscope Park or PGA Frisco from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Drop off completed piece at The Grove at the Commons no later than 10:30pm

Day Two – Friday, April 16: Full day paint out 7:00am – 8:30pm. Drop off completed piece at The Grove at the Commons no later than 9:00pm. Optional wet paint/quick draw competition 6:30pm-8:30pm WP/QD drop off completed piece no later than 9pm. If Rain Out on Friday, then Saturday Quick Draw is 12:30pm – 2:30pm (3:00pm turn in)

Day Three – Saturday, April 17: Paint out 7:00am – 2:30pm Day three paint out drop off completed piece no later than 3:00pm. 

All artwork displayed during this event must be for sale at a value of $100 or more.  20% commission donation from the exhibition sales benefits the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco.  

**No images need to be submitted**

Registration is open to the public; fee is $65, VAGF members and past participants receive a $10 discount (please email finance@vagf.org for the member code). If you would like to join the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco prior to registration, please sign up HERE!

The first 50 artists to register will participate.  The fee is non-refundable but is transferrable with approval by VAGF Board. **All participating artists will receive a t-shirt and swag bag**

Registration deadline: Sunday, March 28, 2027