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Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street
Em Marquis Brown painting the town for Festival 2008
Plein aire painting is a French expression for painting outdoors. These fresh, often rapid works can capture the essence of a scene and the weather with a unique charm, unlike the more careful studies produced in a studio.
On Friday, July 2, plein aire artists will meet for breakfast at Marblehead Arts Association. Around 9:00 AM, they'll seek out their strategic locations throughout Marblehead and begin capturing the town's scenic beauty on canvas and paper. Saturday morning, they'll turn in their completed, framed works for inclusion in the Painting-the-Town Exhibit.
On Saturday, awards will be presented at an Artists' Reception at Marblehead Arts Association. The public is invited to meet the artists, view the exhibit, and cast balllots to determine the People's Choice Award winner.
In addition to the Paining-the-Town Exhibit, Marblehead Arts Association will be featuring its Members’ Summer Exhibit.
Location: Marblehead Arts Association, King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead.
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Artists paint the town.
2:00 PM: Public Reception and Awards Ceremony
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Painting the Town Exhibit
Noon to 5:00 PM: Painting the Town Exhibit
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Painting the Town Exhibit
For information on entering art for this exhibit, see Artists' Info.
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