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Plein Air Chincoteague- Event, Quick Draw and Opening


Plein Air Art Show & Sale

Saturday, September 14, 2019, 6-9 pm
Chincoteague Community Center
6155 Community Drive, Chincoteague Island
Free and Open to the Public
Refreshments will be Served
Plenty of Free Parking

Each year, the 2nd week of September brings more than 50 fine artists from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond to paint en plein air (French for painting outdoors) on Chincoteague and Assateague Islands. On Saturday evening (9/14), you can see what they've created at a show and sale that is free to the public. Everyone is welcome! Come early; pieces sell quickly! A portion of the artwork sales goes to help the CCA promote the arts on the island.

Plus, Quick Draw Contest, Thursday, September 12 - Open to the Public - Registration fee is $5.
Artists will be painting in and around Robert Reed Park from 1-3 pm. It's a great opportunity to watch how different artists interpret the same scenes. Paintings will be judged at 3 pm and after prizes are awarded, they will be available for sale until 4 pm. Artists who are not registered for the entire Plein Air event are welcome to participate by showing up at 12:30 pm.

Earlier Event: August 12
Floyd Plein Air Festival