DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL
July 20 to August 2, 2008
The Door County Plein Air Festival celebrates the tradition of outdoor painting with some of the finest painters from Door County and the country. Over 35 artists will put brush to canvas, capturing the summer light over the waters and fields of Door County. Painting from life and the landscape has long been a Door County tradition, and one that has endured evolving styles. This summer’s painters bring a fresh eye to the changing lights and colors, and a variety of styles that draw from the rich traditions of plein air painting.
July 20 through 23, 11am to 2pm - Watch the plein air artists painting at local businesses and galleries, or stop by Peninsula Art School for the latest list of painting sites.
July 22, 11-2pm, RENDEZVOUS. Fine Line Designs Gallery, north Ephraim. Artists Tom Maakestad, Lori Beringer and others will paint the gardens and grounds. Light hors d’oeuvres. Free and open to the public.
July 23, 7-9pm, AN EVENING WITH THE ARTISTS at Maärhavn, the home of Virginia & Tom Maher. Tour the Maher’s private museum and sculpture garden, enjoy wine and light desserts, and meet the festival artists. The Maher’s collection of contemporary art rivals that of many museums. Tickets available.
July 24, 10am-3pm, TROLLEY TOUR & PICNIC IN THE PARK. Take an art history tour of Fish Creek, stopping to see the plein air painters at Edgewood Orchard Galleries, Fish Creek’s Clark Park and Weborg Point. A picnic lunch will be available at Weborg Point. A great way to see all the artists in one day! Tickets available.
July 25, 5-6pm, PALETTE SPONSOR PREVIEW. This exclusive preview event is for Palette Sponsors only, and offers collectors a chance to purchase paintings at a fixed price for one hour prior to the Gala. If you’ve got your eye on a particular piece, this is your chance to ensure that it is yours. For more on the benefits of being a Palette Sponsor, see our Web site at www.doorcountypleinair.com.
July 25, 6-9pm, COLLECTOR’S GALA & AUCTION. The Collector’s Gala and Auction is the most spectacular celebration of the year! Artists, collectors, and appreciators will gather to celebrate the creation of all these fantastic paintings. Artists will have their top paintings on display for judging of awards. This is your opportunity to view and purchase works (by silent auction) created during the week. Wine and hors d’oeuvres, music by Birch Creek Ambassadors. Tickets available.
July 26, 9-11am, QUICK-PAINT COMPETITION & LIVE AUCTION. Clark Park, Fish Creek marina. Artists will have two hours to create their masterpiece and paintings will be sold at noon during the live auction in the park. This is a fast and lively event giving you the opportunity to view a painting from start to finish, and bring it home with you!
July 26, 6-8pm, OPENING RECEPTION. The Door County Plein Air Festival exhibit opens to the public with wine, hors d’oeuvres, and live violin music by Carol Christensen. Free and open to the public.
July 26 through August 2, EXHIBITION AND SALE OF WORKS continues at Peninsula Art School. Visit www.doorcountypleinair.com or call 920-868-3455 for a free guidebook and to purchase event tickets.