The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day, open enrollment plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock in western North Carolina, from Tuesday to Saturday. The festival aims to bring painters together from around the world to paint outside in the fresh air while getting to know each other and sharing their work. The event prompts applicants to explore the unique Blowing Rock architecture, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, and overall Appalachian feel of one of the most scenic areas in the country.

Schedule:

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Artist check-in
5:00 p.m - 6:30 p.m: Artist/sponsor Mixer

Wednesday, August 21st - Friday, August 23, 2024

11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Late check-in
Artists continue painting until Friday afternoon

Friday, August 23, 2024

2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m: Art Drop off.  Please frame all art, install hanging wire, and complete paperwork in advance of drop-off to expedite the drop-off process.

Saturday, August 24, 2024

10:00 a.m: Ticketed Patron Preview and Judging   
11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Public Wet Paint Show
5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Artists collect any unsold paintings if they do not wish to participate in the extended sale.
Sold artwork claimed by purchasers with receipt.

Date: August 20 - 24, 2024

Location:

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
159 Chestnut Street
Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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