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Register for the 2025 High School Plein Air

The French Term Plein Air means “out of doors” and refers to the practice of painting outdoor

Steelville Arts Council (STARCO) is proud to present the 4rd annual HSPA retreat. Over the past 13 years STARCO has hosted the annual Plein Air event in the Steelville area featuring artists from around the Midwest. We are excited to share the details of our 4rd High School Plein Air with your school. 

The students will learn the fundamentals of plein air painting, working with mentors and guest artists each day. The event will take place from 9am on Saturday September 27th, 2025, through 4pm on Monday September 29th, 2025. The High School Plein Air will be hosted at the Yeary Farm.

We are asking the art teachers in the surrounding area high schools to share with art students and invite them to participate in this weekend-long event. Our goal is a total of 15 to 20 students. We invite art teachers to attend as well. 

Following are the requirements for those students selected: 

  • Currently enrolled as a freshman, sophomore, junior or senior 
  • Demonstrating a sincere desire to continue to grow, learn and share their talents 
  • Selected students must be able to commit to the dates Saturday September 27th to Monday September 29th, 2025. 
  • Students will be provided with lodging, all meals/snacks and art materials for the weekend. They will be expected to stay overnight at the farm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be chaperones and separate lodging for the girls and for the boys. 

At the end of the retreat a reception will be held for friends, family, and community to view and/or purchase artwork showcased at Gallery Zeke. The artwork will be on display during the regular Plein Air event the following week.

The cost for the retreat is $500 per student, which will be taken care of by the Steelville Arts Council. However, a deposit of $50 will be required to reserve the students spot. This deposit will be refunded at the reception to everyone who participated Sun-Mon.

We at STARCO are very excited to offer this opportunity to up and coming youth artists in the community. Our ongoing mission is to promote arts in our community through awareness, appreciation, education, and support; creating a connection between artists and audiences to enrich the quality of life for all. We appreciate your support in this endeavor. 

Please contact Christine Smailys at christines7andmain@att.net or 816-225-5351 or Robin Adkins at radkins8@sbcglobal.net or 314-724-0316 with any additional questions.

2025 High School Plein Air Enrollment

High School 2025 Plein Air Retreat Registration

Hosted at Yeary Farm
The cost for the retreat is $500 per student, which will be taken care of by the Steelville Arts Council. However a refundable deposit of $50 is required to reserve the student's spot. (Note, we are able to sponsor a number of students, if this fee is an issue please let us know.)
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