OUR MISSION

We embrace, promote, and nourish the arts in our community.

We welcome individual artists and people with an interest and love for the arts. You do not have to be a working artist to become a member. We invite you to visit a get-together. See the list of events below.

All art lovers are welcome and encouraged to join our group!

Email us at membershipofaa@gmail.com $25 per year individual | $35 per couple

We award scholarships to UW Oshkosh and area high school art students, and youth symphony students in need.

Groups we support: Bergstrom-Mahler Museum - HS Art Awards | Oshkosh Federated Women's Club - MS Art Show Awards |

Area school art teachers for their students | Various local art projects

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL June 2026

Oshkosh Fine Arts Association Plein Air Awards 2026

Best of Show: David Peacock

2nd Place: Chris Behrs

3rd Place: Valerie Thompson

Spirit of Oshkosh: Steve Anderson

Award of Excellence: Lauren Chriske

OFAA Honor Award: Robert Wasmund

Richeson Art Gallery & Supply Merchandise Award: Michael Gundlach

Richeson Art Gallery & Supply Merchandise Award: Deborah Vandenbloomer

Thank You to our Plein Air Sponsors

Big Apple Bagels

Caramel Crisp & Cafe

Laura Deming & Jack Stubbs

Discover Oshkosh

Kate and Chad Durkee

Evergreen Retirement Community

Fox River Brewing Company Waterfront Restaurant

Bev & Bob Harrington

Dr. Paul Leeman

Peggy McDaniel

Dr. Caroline C. & Robert McDonald

Manila Resto

Barbara & Timothy Mulloy

Oshkosh Community Foundation

Oshkosh Farmers Market

Paine Art Center and Garden

Piggly Wiggly

Planet Perk

Glen Pollack

Richeson Art Gallery & Supplies

Starbucks

Thrivent

Ann & Jeff Trembly

Susan and John L. Vette

Mary Weddig

Elli Wollangk

GET INVOLVED - ATTEND A MONTHLY GET-TOGETHER

Generally, we meet the FIRST TUESDAY of the month

No meeting July & August; member/guest party in December.

(The Sept. meeting usually on the 2nd Tuesday unless the 1st is a Tuesday)

2026 Meet-up Dates:

Off for the Summer

Resuming Sept.1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3

December: Member/Guest Holiday Dinner

Usual Meet-up TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm

No reservation required. Open to the Public.

LOCATION: Oshkosh Food Co-op Community Room

155 Jackson St., #101, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Events

Sept. 1, 2026

Monthly Get-together

6pm - 8pm

Oshkosh Food Co-op Community Room, 155 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI 54901

Event Details

Sept. 1, 2026

Monthly Get-together

Join us for our monthly get together.

Open to the public. No reservation necessary.

Meet-ups usually start with a presentation or demo by a g...

Event Details

6pm - 8pm

Oshkosh Food Co-op Community Room, 155 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI 54901

Sept. 12, 2026

Art at the Market

8am - 12:30pm

Oshkosh Downtown Farmers Market, Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901

Event Details

Sept. 12, 2026

Art at the Market

Visit our booth for art activities for kids and the young at heart.

8am - 12:30pm

Oshkosh Downtown Farmers Market, Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901

We are a non-profit art group promoting arts in our community.

OUR MISSION

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL June 2026

WRAP Show "Wrap-up"

GET INVOLVED - ATTEND A MONTHLY GET-TOGETHER

Events

Sept. 1, 2026

Monthly Get-together

6pm - 8pm

Sept. 1, 2026

Monthly Get-together

6pm - 8pm

Sept. 12, 2026

Art at the Market

8am - 12:30pm

Sept. 12, 2026

Art at the Market

8am - 12:30pm

We are a non-profit art group promoting arts in our community.

OUR MISSION

PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL June 2026

WRAP Show "Wrap-up"

GET INVOLVED - ATTEND A MONTHLY GET-TOGETHER

Events

Sept. 1, 2026

Monthly Get-together

6pm - 8pm

Sept. 1, 2026

Monthly Get-together

6pm - 8pm

Sept. 12, 2026

Art at the Market

8am - 12:30pm

Sept. 12, 2026

Art at the Market

8am - 12:30pm

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