The Brigham City Museum of Art and History is inviting painters of all levels to participate in the 2026 Plein Air Competition. The competition will feature a stamping period from November 14 through December 5.
To enter the competition, artists must have their canvas or painting surface stamped during the designated stamping period and submit their finished painting by December 5. Entry fees are set at $35 per artist, while student entries are $10 per artist. Artists may visit the museum to stamp their surfaces during regular operating hours, which are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The museum will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Participants must complete an Entry Form and an Artwork Submission Form. During the stamping process, artists have the option to pick up a 5x7 Petite Plein Air canvas to create a miniature piece for donation. These miniature pieces will be available for purchase for $50 during the exhibition, with proceeds supporting museum programs and staff.
A juror will award five cash prizes, including a $500 prize for first place. An additional Audience Choice award will be announced at the end of the exhibition. Depending on the alignment with the collection scope and the availability of funds, winning submissions may be considered for a Purchase Prize to be acquired by the museum's permanent collection.
