September 18-21 Open Air Extravaganza to Benefit CSM Student Scholarships, SBA Plein air artists will be found capturing Solomons scenes September 18 through 21 as part of the Avian Solomons Plein Air Festival. The term “plein air” comes from the French term “en plein air” which translates as “in the open air.” Well-known artists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-August Renoir, created some of their best and most famous works in this style. Locations around Solomons have been established where juried artists can paint and visitors can watch the artists at work. Their finished paintings will be on display and available for sale at Carmen’s Gallery, 14550 Solomons Island Road, Solomons, on September 21 from 6 to 9 pm. A Star Spangled Quick Draw competition will take place on the Solomons Riverwalk where participants will compete in completing a painting in two hours or less, from 9 to 11 am. Judging will begin at 11:30 am and public sales of the “wet” paintings will begin on location as soon as they are set up in and around the Riverwalk Pavilion. This competition is open to non-competition artists for a $25 registration fee. Those interested should register at the Gazebo on the Riverwalk […]
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