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Events 4th Annual en Plein Air Painting Festival

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Opening ceremony and registration begins on September 29, and the painting festival ends on October 5, 2018. 

Nature Through the Artist’s Eye

Join us to paint in celebration of the remarkable beauty and diversity of the Ottauquechee River watershed ecosystem, its vibrant human and natural communities, and the important message of conservation of the natural world.

En Plein Air, “in the open air,” describes the act of painting outdoors with the use of natural lighting. This festival concentrates on mindful, artistic inspiration and exploration of the beauty the natural world embodies.

  • Artists will submit two paintings, one painting for the overall competition, and one painting to the quick paint competition.
  • If an artist wishes to submit paintings in more than one category, they may do so for an additional fee of $10.00 per category. (Limited to two additional categories.)

Adults: $40.00 for the week

Youth (17 years and under): Free

Contact

Sarah Strew
Phone:
802-359-5000
Fax:
802-359-5001

149 Natures Way
Quechee, VT 05059
United States

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