I will be joining regional painters for Allure Art Center's 8th annual Plein Air Unleashed. This will be a fun week of painting the wetlands, marinas and countryside in Middlesex County, Virginia. Located along the Chesapeake Bay and bordered by the Rappahannock and Piankatank Rivers, the county boasts over 135 miles of shoreline. Deltaville, Urbanna, Hartfield, Saluda, and Topping are just a few of the communities artists may explore within the county.

The event culminates in a Friday Night Preview Reception on 4/28 at 6 PM to see the week's work and meet the exhibiting artists. The reception will be held at the Deltaville Community Center located at 17147 General Puller Highway, Deltaville, VA 23043. The fun continues at the Deltaville Community Center on Saturday 4/29, where exhibiting artists will also be painting in the area. Join us between from 9 - 4 for demos and a public exhibit at the center. Local community artists are invited to come paint in the area.

Visit Allure Art Center's event page to check for updates and complete details.

Allure Art Center’s Plein Air Unleashed returns for the seventh year. The plein air painting event features artists from across the Mid-Atlantic area working in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastels and more. The event has been featured in the national Outdoor Painter Publication, regional publications and is a favorite among artists. The artists will be painting out on locations throughout selected spots in the region April 25th – 29th. April 30th several of the artists will be on site at Allure Art Center doing demos, conducting workshops and answering questions.

All local artists are invited to come out and paint with the event’s exhibiting artists.

The Quick Draw competition will be held on the grounds of Allure Art Center on April 30th from 10-12. The Quick Draw is open to all Plein Air painters.

There will be a special sneak peek preview on Friday night April 29th at 6pm featuring works created during the event. You must RSVP for the free preview. Gallery Exhibit of the works created during the 5 days runs through May 29th.

TO RSVP AND GET EVENT INFO VISIT ALLURE ART CENTER.

APRIL 20-24, 2022

The 2022 Coastal VA Plein Air will be held Wednesday, April 20 through Sunday, April 24, 2022 in Norfolk, Virginia. This popular arts event brings local, regional, and nationally known plein air artists to paint “en plein air” (in the open air) throughout our coastal community.

Several events will be held during the five-day festival. During the first few days and evenings, artists paint at various sites throughout the broader Tidewater community. The area is diverse and beautiful and paintings often include seascapes, cityscapes, gardens, architecture, and favorite landmarks, among other subjects. The event culminates with a Collector's Party where patrons have the first opportunity to purchase art. This is followed by a Public Art Show and Sale.

Funds raised are used to support public art and art education for the community.

A Note About Covid: Please note that outdoor and sale events will abide by any governmental regulations in place regarding Covid.

VISIT COASTAL VIRGINIA PLEIN AIR FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS!

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 - SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2021

Artist Paint Outs The artists will arrive and begin creating original paintings reflecting the beauty of Coastal Virginia-- beachscapes, cityscapes, gardens, homes, people, and more! They will continue to paint outdoors from life (en plein air) throughout the day...and night (we are sure to have some nocturnal artists).

Location: Throughout Coastal Virginia

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 12-1pm Coastal VA Art Patron Reception and Sale Attendees will delight in meeting 16 extraordinary plein air artists and being the first to view and purchase breathtaking works of original art that depict our beautiful Chesapeake Bay environment. Seascapes, city scapes, and iconic landmarks are just a few of the many subjects to be reflected in the paintings. Only ticketed patrons may purchase artworks during this event. Commissions will also be accepted during the event, whether portraits, homes, pets, or other favorite topics.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2021 1-4pm Public Art Walk and Sale Art, Beer, and Great Food – an unbeatable combination Join us for the grand finale of Coastal VA Plein Air at this free event. Details coming in early 2021. Free and Open to the publc. VISIT COASTAL VIRGINIA PLEIN AIR FOR TICKETS AND DETAILS!