Solomons, Maryland — Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center is pleased to host more than 30 professional plein air artists at the Solomons Plein Air Street Faire Exhibit & Sale from Thursday, May 12, 2011, through Saturday, May 14, 2011. Visitors will find painting scenes in and around the Solomons-Dowell community. From beautiful scenes of the harbor to the flora and fauna of the island, the Faire will highlight the extraordinary talent and beauty of this engaging outdoor art form.
For those new to the idea of a plein air festival, visitors to Solomons Plein Air Street Faire & Exhibit & Sale will encounter artists set up all over the Solomons community painting outdoor scenes. The words “plein air” comes from the French term “en plein air” which translates as “in the open air.” Well known artists, including Claude Monet and Pierre-August Renoir, created some of their best and most famous works in this style. Thirteen locations around Solomons have been established as areas where the artists (who must pre-register) can paint and where visitors can visit and watch the artists at work. Artists may choose to paint interesting buildings, boats, the bridge, blooming azaleas, sculpture, harbors, and marina scenes – whatever captures their imagination.
Solomons-Plein Air Street Faire will give plein air artists the opportunity to enjoy their art form and share their creativity with the public. To the viewer, this art form can be very exciting because it invites you into the creative process, the sight, sound, and even smell of the artist’s world.
The completed works from the festival will be on display and for sale at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center from Sunday, May 15, 2011, through Sunday, May 29, 2011. The proceeds from this sale benefit the Solomons July 4th Fireworks Fund, which year after year hosts this wonderful Solomons community celebration and tradition. For a complete schedule of events for, please visit www.annmariegarden.org/annmarie2/content/solomons-paint-town
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