SEASONS Gallery was thrilled to again host PLEIN AIR HUDSON, an eagerly-anticipated part of the summer art scene in Hudson.

Each year, SEASONS Gallery invites approx. twenty accomplished local and regional artists to Hudson to capture the beauty of our community through paintings done en plein air – a French expression which translates to “in open air.” Artists work with the changing details of weather and light as they capture scenes in and around Hudson and the St. Croix River throughout the summer.

The plein air artists’ paintings are on exhibit at SEASONS Gallery throughout July and August. A painting competition takes place on a weekend in August as the artists “Paint the Town” to complete their final paintings for judging. Finally, a lively awards reception is held in August with judging and final winners announced.

Mark your calendars — this is an annual event not to be missed!

Plein Air Hudson 2026 schedule at Seasons Gallery — *2025 Plein Air Hudson winning painting “Saturday Night Live” – artist Naomi Tiry Salgado*

2026 PLEIN AIR HUDSON SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Exhibit at SEASONS Gallery
July 10 – August 30

Kick-off to Plein Air Hudson at SEASONS Gallery
Friday, July 10, demonstrations 10am – 6pm

Paint the Town Weekend
August 8 & 9

“Paint the Neighborhood” Quick Paint Live Painting Event
Saturday, August 8 at Lakefront Park Toll Road, 4 – 6pm

Awards Reception at SEASONS Gallery
Monday, August 10, 6 – 8pm

2025 PLEIN AIR HUDSON WINNERS:

Our AWARDS RECEPTION was held on Monday, August 11, where this year’s judge, Dan Mondloch, chose winners for the event. What a difficult job! The entries were spectacular.

BEST IN SHOW:
Naomi Tiry Salgado - “Saturday Night Live”

SECOND PLACE:
Becky Jokela - “Setting Sun”

THIRD PLACE:
Jeff Steiner - “2nd Street Shops”

PEOPLE’S CHOICE:
Diane Foster - “Thistles”

BEST IN SHOW: Naomi Tiry Salgado - “Saturday Night Live”

SECOND PLACE: Becky Jokela - “Setting Sun”

THIRD PLACE: Jeff Steiner - “2nd Street Shops”

PEOPLE'S CHOICE: Diane Foster - “Thistles”

HONORABLE MENTION

Nathan Hager - “Kinnickinnic Pond”
Noelle Dahlen - “Glimpse of the St. Croix River”
Diane Foster - “Thistles”
Jack Dant - “A Cut Through”
Karen Knutson - “Bonding Time”
Stephen Wysocki - “Sundown on Toll Road”

Nathan Hager - “Kinnickinnic Pond”

Noelle Dahlen - "Glimpse of the St. Croix River"

Diane Foster - "Thistles"

Jack Dant - “A Cut Through”

Karen Knutson - “Bonding Time”

Stephen Wysocki - “Sundown on Toll Road”

A LOOK BACK AT THE 2024 PLEIN AIR HUDSON AWARD CEREMONY

Best in Show: Hanna Heyer - “Gathering Dusk on the Old Toll Road”
Second Place: Marc Anderson - “To Everything Churn, Churn, Churn”
Third Place: Stephen Wysocki - “Willow River Forest”
People’s Choice: Jeanette Richards - “The Bakery”