20th Anniversary of Open Impressionism

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

The Erin Hanson Gallery, McMinnville, Oregon

Celebrate 20 Years of
Open Impressionism

Join Erin Hanson to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her creation of Open Impressionism, a new painting style that is now taught in hundreds of art schools and classes. Discover a new world of color and texture in this one-day-only art exhibition.

20 years ago, Erin painted her first Open Impressionism painting, the same day she discovered rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Her passion for the outdoors fed her passion for painting, and she decided to start creating one painting every week. Now, over 3,000 paintings later, Erin has become a master of her unique method of painting in oils, known as Open Impressionism. Her loose, expressive brushwork and her fearless application of color have inspired thousands of other artists to pick up the brush as well. 

Celebrate the start of Erin's journey and what has become a new movement in contemporary art.

LOCATION 
The Erin Hanson Gallery
1805 NE Colvin Ct
McMinnville, OR 97128

DATE
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Event: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

• Wine and charcuterie will be served. 
• Enjoy an afternoon surrounded by impressionist beauty, great wine, and live music.
• All are welcome!
  
  
  Erin's first Open Impressionism painting (2006):

Erin's most recent Open Impressionism painting of Red Rock Canyon (2026):