Get Closer to the Art
Tickets
While most Heartland Plein Air Festival events are free and open to the public, the Collector VIP Pass gets you closer to the art — and the artists.
Sunday, September 13
Private Meet & Greet
Meet the participating artists before the week begins.
Thursday, September 17
Judge's Lecture with Priority Seating
“Introduction to Impressionism,” presented by Judge of Awards and Master Artist Rick J. Delanty.
Friday, September 18
Collectors Preview Reception and Awards Presentation
First access to purchase paintings created throughout the week, plus the Awards Presentation with the Judge of Awards. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres included.
Saturday, September 19
Live Auction Priority Seating
The auction begins at noon following the Quick Paint in downtown Ralston and runs approximately one hour. The public reception runs 11 AM–4 PM.
Your pass also supports the Ralston HINGE Creative District, community arts programming across all disciplines, and a festival that's on track to become the creative district's signature annual event.
Buy the Collector VIP Pass — $125Just the Lecture
Judge's Lecture Only
Prefer just the lecture? "Introduction to Impressionism," presented by Judge of Awards and Master Artist Rick J. Delanty, Thursday, September 17 at the Baright Public Library.
$25
Buy Lecture Tickets — $25Just the Reception
Collectors Preview Reception Only
First access to purchase paintings created throughout the week, plus the Awards Presentation with the Judge of Awards. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres included. Friday, September 18 at the Granary.
$95
Buy Reception Tickets — $95Free & Open to the Public
Public Exhibition & Sale
Browse and purchase paintings made during festival week, Saturday, September 19, 11 AM–4 PM at the Granary in Ralston. Free to attend — RSVP so we know to expect you.
Free
RSVP — FreeFree · Pre-Registration Required
Youth Paintout
Young artists take their easels outdoors for a morning of open-air painting, Saturday, September 12, 10 AM–Noon at Wildewood Park (8000 Ralston Ave., Ralston). Work created that morning is celebrated at the Youth Art Show Reception that evening.
Free
Good to Know Before You Arrive
- Open to ages 5 to 18 (kindergarten through high school).
- Please arrive no later than 9:45 AM to check in — painting runs 10 AM–Noon.
- A parent or guardian must stay in the park for the full session.
- So we can welcome as many families as possible, participation is limited to 2 youth per family.
- Each young artist receives an art kit to keep.
- Finished paintings are framed and displayed at the Baright Public Library, then celebrated at the Youth Art Show Reception that evening.
Register for the Youth Paintout
Free & Open to the Public
Youth Art Show Reception
The paintings made at the Youth Paintout that morning go on show the same evening. Saturday, September 12, 5–6:30 PM at the Baright Public Library, 5555 S. 77th St., Ralston. No ticket and no registration — just come.
Free
