SEASONS Gallery is 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 go 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 event not to be missed!

2025 PLEIN AIR HUDSON SCHEDULE:

EXHIBIT - July 11 through August 31

KICK-OFF CELEBRATION - Friday, July 11, 5-8pm at SEASONS Gallery

PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION - August 9 & 10

“PAINT THE TOWN” LIVE PAINTING EVENT - Saturday, August 9:

Lakefront Park & Toll Road 6am-noon
Historic Downtown Hudson 6pm-10pm

AWARDS RECEPTION - Monday, August 11, 6:30pm-8:30pm

2025 Judge: Dan Mondloch

2024 Plein Air Hudson Event Winners

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”