Winter Plein Air is an annual painting retreat hosted by the Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. Unlike the annual September Plein Air event, the winter retreat is not a competition. Instead, it is a painting expedition to YMCA Camp Menogyn, where artists can spend five days painting the beauty of the BWCAW and enjoying the camaraderie of other painters.

After the retreat, painters will head to Grand Marais, where they can display their work at the gallery! We will be hosting a public reception on Friday, February 28, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 pm at JHP. The Winter Plein Air Exhibit will run from February 28 – March 23, 2025. Please visit cookcountyhistory.org for the most up-to-date gallery hours.