The Couse-Sharp Paint Out
Fall Arts Festival 2026

Plein Air Event at Couse-Sharp Historic Site
in partnership with Taos Fall Arts Festival and Taos Plein Air Painters and Friends

You’re invited to join the Taos Plein Air Painters and Friends on September 18–19 to celebrate the enduring beauty of Taos Valley, generations of creators, and the cultural heritage that continues to shape a vibrant cultural community. Encompassing timeless Native and Hispano traditions to contemporary expressions, the valley remains a place where art, landscape, and heritage inspire one another.

During the Paint Out, you can watch more than a dozen artists painting outdoors, enjoy the gardens, tour the Couse and Sharp studios, learn from a still-life painting demonstration, and even purchase and take home some of the newly created artwork!

Friday, September 18
• Plein air painters on-site 9AM–5PM
• Gardens open to the public 9AM–5PM
• Still-life demo by Sherrie McGraw

Saturday, September 19
• Plein air painters on-site 9AM–2PM
• Gardens open to the public 9AM–4PM
• Couse and Sharp studios open to tour 1–3PM
• “Wet Paint Sale”* of work created on-site, 2–4PM

We welcome you to this beautiful, historic venue in the heart of Taos for a deep dive into creativity!

* All work is framed and sold on consignment. Suggested split of proceeds: 70% to the artist, 20% to benefit Couse-Sharp Historic Site, 10% to benefit Taos Fall Arts Festival