EAGLE, Idaho — Combining art and the Idaho outdoors, the week-long Plein Air Festival is bringing neighbors together creatively as Eagle becomes an open-air studio for artists from across the country.

The festival, now in its 11th year, has transformed Eagle into a destination for outdoor painting enthusiasts and art lovers alike, according to director Meg Glasgow.

"This is our 11th year celebrating the beauty of painting outdoors and really attracting people from all over the United States to come to Southern Idaho to paint the outdoor landscape," Glasgow said.

This year features a record number of participants, with 95 artists scattered throughout the city, creating original works of art in various outdoor locations across Eagle.

The festival has grown to attract artists from across

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