in the 1st Annual Plein Air Richmond Juried Event.
The first annual "Plein Air Richmond", an event presented and hosted by Brazier Gallery to benefit the Richmond Symphony. The Juror for Submissions was M. Stephen Doherty, Editor of "Plein Air" magazine and the Judge of Awards will be the preeminent American portrait artist and painter, Everett Raymond Kinstler.
Plein Air Artists from all over the United States will meet in Richmond for one amazing Week in June to create paintings in support of the Richmond Symphony.
A Week-Long "Painting Out": June 18-23
Watch the 47 specially juried plein air painters set up easels all over our historic city create hundreds of paintings. Juror, Stephen Doherty, editor of Plein Air Magazine.
Ticketed Collector's Preview Party and Gala: June 22
During this ticketed preview cocktail party at Brazier Gallery, 1616 W. Main St., be the first to view the extraordinary paintings created during this weeks paint out. A Festive Gala with music from the Richmond Symphony will continue across the street at the “Try Me Gallery”. Ticket and painting proceeds benefit the Richmond Symphony. Judge of Awards, renowned painter, Everett Raymond Kinstler.
For tickets please visit www.richmondsymphony.com or call 804-788-4717, ext. 112
Exhibit Continues at Brazier Gallery June 23 and June 24
"Fast and Fresh" on Monument Avenue: June 23
On Saturday from 9 am -12 pm juried and non-juried artists will start and complete paintings on Richmond’s famed Monument Avenue. These “wet” paintings will be available for purchase right off the easels with proceeds benefiting the Symphony.
Click here to download the Fast and Fresh registration form!
What is "plein air" painting?
"A painting done outside rather than in a studio. The term comes from the French en plein air, meaning 'in the open air'. The impressionists were particularly interested in the influence of changing light outdoors on color."
- about.com painting
