Summer ArtFest returns to Whitefish the last weekend of June. The show will take place June 24 to 27 and will include a Plein Air Paint Out, discussions guided by Forbes.com arts contributor Chadd Scott, artist demonstrations and a silent and live auction on Sunday, June 27.

The painters, sculptors and engravers attending represent many of the top artists of the American West. They will all be completing a Quick Finish artist demonstration piece on Sunday starting at 1 p.m., which will then be auctioned by Troy Black and Associates, the premier auctioneer of the Western art world.

Ten percent of all sales will be donated to a scholarship fund for local students pursuing a career in the arts, administered by the Whitefish Community Foundation.

BREAKOUT BOX

Event highlights:

Thursday, June 24, all day — Plein Air Paint Out, on location painting at a local location, open to the public.

Friday, June 25

3 to 5 p.m. — An interview with Forbes Magazine Arts contributor Chadd Scott at Cawdrey Gallery

6 to 9 p.m. — Kick-off reception and Welcome to the Valley Party at Frame of Reference in Whitefish

Saturday, June 26

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. — Small Works silent auction artwork available for bidding at Cawdrey Gallery

3 to 5 p.m. — Artists’ roundtable discussion with Forbes Magazine Arts contributor Chadd Scott

6 to 9 p.m. — Wine and cheese party Meet and Greet with the artists and public at Cawdrey Gallery

Sunday, June 27, All Events at O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center

1 to 2:30 p.m. — Quick Finish artist demonstration

3 to 4 p.m. — Live auction of Quick Finish demonstration pieces, followed by closing out the silent auction artworks.

For more information, visit www.summerartfest.com or call 406-730-8680.