The first annual Cape Ann Plein Air competition and festival is
happening this autumn. A weeklong competition and festival celebrating
the region's rich history of painting outdoors it will build upon the
area's rich plein air traditions with artists creating and selling their
newly created works.
Cape Ann, always basking in its best light in the fall, will be host to plein air artists from around the country, with venues throughout all four of our waterfront communities. Sign up today to participate as an artist in the event at capeannpleinair.org! Registation closes August 15th! Complete information about the competition and festival; entry forms, gala tickets, etc. can be found at the Cape Ann Plein Air site.
40 nationally recognized, professional, juried plein air artists will paint throughout Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea, while special events will provoke, entertain, delight and enlighten.
Cape Ann, always basking in its best light in the fall, will be host to plein air artists from around the country, with venues throughout all four of our waterfront communities. Sign up today to participate as an artist in the event at capeannpleinair.org! Registation closes August 15th! Complete information about the competition and festival; entry forms, gala tickets, etc. can be found at the Cape Ann Plein Air site.
40 nationally recognized, professional, juried plein air artists will paint throughout Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea, while special events will provoke, entertain, delight and enlighten.
October 10: Opening Reception - North Shore Arts Association, Gloucester
October 11: Gloucester Stage Company multi-media performance event
October 12: Painting-by-the-Sea, Quick Draw and Reception - Trask House, Manchester- by-the-Sea
October 13: Demo by Awards Juror Ray Hassard
October 14: Cape Ann Colonies events - Rocky Neck & Rockport
October 15-16: Paint Essex, Paint Out, Auction & Sale - Woodman's Essex
October 11-14: Cape Ann Museum tours - Painters past and present
October 10-14: Daily Demos
October 15: Cape Ann Plein Air-Grand Awards Gala & Sale - Rockport Art Association & Museum
