Plein Air Festival
Week-long festival of plein air events // The nation's top plein air artists
The nation’s top plein air artists are selected to venture outdoors to paint the unspoiled landscapes, seascapes and cityscapes of San Luis Obispo County—one of the most picturesque areas on the California Central Coast. Come discover the talent and techniques behind this exciting art phenomenon called plein air. Watch over the shoulder of a world-class artist while a painting comes to life before your eyes. Wander the lovely back roads and find artists capturing a scenic vista on canvas. Share the anticipation of being the first to view the juried exhibition on Friday night. Experience the excitement of the Quick Draw on Saturday morning when the artists have two hours to create a painting in the charming, creekside, historic downtown area near the Museum of Art. Watch the wet-and-wild live auction of the Quick Draw painting in the Mission Plaza amphitheater Saturday afternoon.
A week-long celebration of plein air painting, the Festival also includes lectures, poetry readings, movies, and kids’ paint out in addition to the gala opening of the Festival Exhibition & Sale on Friday and Quick Draw & Live Auction on Saturday. Now in its eleventh year, the San Luis Obispo Plein Air Festival is produced by the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art in support of the Museum’s exhibition and educational programming.
Thank you to our festival sponsors.
PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL 2012 COMING OCTOBER 1 THRU 7
