PLEIN AIR AT BORDEN ESTATE 2026
Applications are open until April 15, 11:59
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Plein Air Painting: Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10-3pm
Rain Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026, 10-3pm
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 27, 2026, 3-5pm
Roost Arts Hudson Valley and the School of Practical Philosophy and Meditation invite you to apply to be part of our Plein Air Art event together at the Borden Estate on June 20, 10-3pm (rain date June 21, 10-3pm).
This property has breathtaking views of the Shawangunk Ridge, rolling meadows, a farm, forests, spring-fed ponds, trails, and eagles. The Borden mansion was built by Marion Borden in 1906 and has been beautifully maintained and is in daily use by The School of Practical Philosophy and Meditation. Also on the property is an historic Dutch Stone House built in 1787 and was owned by Marion Borden’s parents, and still in use. A koi pond, gazebos, fountains and gardens are some of the property features where you may consider a few moments of contemplation. From many locations there are different perspectives and views of the Ridge.
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We invite artists to apply, there are 25 spots available. There will be a juried selection.
Last year Roost Arts and The School of Practical Philosophy collaborated for our first Plein Air walk with success. There were 17 participating artists and many visitors for the painting event and the opening reception. About $10,000 worth of art sold. We were excited to host so many people from the community who shared their early memories about the property. We hope you will join us for our second year of appreciation and art.
Accepted artists will create one work of art in the medium of their choice, on-site in plein air. The theme is nature and the outdoors, with suggested categories like Close Focus, A Wide Vista, Architectural Details, People in Nature, Expressive Landscape and Outside in Action. The process and finished products will be photographed throughout the day and will be included in an online auction through Roost Arts online auction site. We are opening this event to plein air sculptors as well.
Event Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026 10-3pm
Rain Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026 10-3pm
Should weather not cooperate on the rain day, the event will be canceled and rescheduled later in 2026.
Event Timeline:
9:00 – 9:45 am – Artist Check In
10:00 – 3:00 pm – Event
3:00 – 3:30 pm – Artist Clean Up
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Artists bring their work to the check-in table to have finished artwork photographed for the auction site.
The auction site will be open on June 22 and close at June 28 when people can bid on their favorite pieces.
Event Details:
Plein Air Art Walk at the Borden Estate will feature local artists painting nature and landscape.
Visitors to the property on Borden Circle, Wallkill can stroll along the trails and the property to observe 25 artists painting live on June 20th (Rain Date 6/21/26).
All paintings will be auctioned via Roost Arts online auction platform.
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Auction revenue will be split as follows:
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Artist = 50% of winning bid (or the option to donate the entire amount to Roost Arts and the School of Practical Philosophy)
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25% Roost Arts
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25% The School of Practical Philosophy.
After the auction closes, unsold art will be assigned a “buy now” price that you indicate (suggested 75% of the retail price of the art). Unsold art will be returned to the artist.
On Saturday, June 27, 3-5pm, there will be an opening reception and presentation of the artists’ work from the plein air walk in the Barn Theatre at the Borden Estate.
If accepted there is a non-refundable $25 registration fee to secure your place and help cover administration costs of the event.
Registered artists will be required to select their location preference from three zones. A map of the property will be included. To view photographs of the location visit: https://bordenestate.com
The deadline to apply is April 15.