The 2026 Tupper Lake Plein Air Festival is an outdoor event which shares the beauty and spirit of this historic lumberjack town, amidst the majestic Adirondack Mountains in full fall foliage. Artists from across the country and Canada will have the opportunity to capture inspiring vistas and landmarks that have long defined this iconic Adirondack town.

Scenic opportunities awaiting artistic interpretation include the winding Raquette River, with the Ox Bow and its many marshes, Bog River Falls at the headwaters of beautiful Tupper Lake, the mountains, lakes, and ponds surrounding the town, and local landmarks like the Beth Joseph Synagogue, the Wild Center, and the Oval Wood Dish factory.

Sales: Sales are handled by Tupper Arts. There will be a 30% commission retained by Tupper Arts on all Plein Air festival sales.

Canvasses are encouraged to be brought to Tupper Arts as they are completed to help facilitate the process of hanging the art. The gallery will be open until 5:00pm on all festival days for drop off. You will also have the opportunity to use this time to frame your work if needed.

1st: $1000

2nd:$500

3rd: $250

People’s Choice:$250

Artist’s Choice:$250