Pacific Northwest Art School Presents

4th Annual Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open

 

Whidbey Island is the setting of the Fourth Annual Plein Air Painters' U.S. Open.  This unique event is the largest of its kind in the nation, annually attracting artists from throughout the world.  Experience the drama as painters compete in a race against time and nature, while capturing the magic of Whidbey Island on canvas.

 

ART LOVERS/COLLECTORS

 

Watch artists painting beautiful scenery throughout Whidbey Island: September 8-11.

 

Purchase the paintings at the Juried Live and Silent Auctions at the Festive Gala: Saturday, September 12 at the Historic Crockett Barn.  Tickets are $50 and includes savory foods, elegant wines, and a $50 Plein Air Buck (toward the purchase of a painting).  Click here to Buy Tickets.

 

Overnight packages available.  Please call for details 360 678 3396.

 

ARTISTS

 

All plein air painters, from beginners to top-ranked artists, are eligible to participate in this open competition (no jury to enter).  Saturday auction is juried.  Artist registration is $50.  This years awards include:  Best of Show, 2 Awards of Excellence, 2 Awards of Merit, and a Rookie of the Year! 

 

Proceeds benefit the Pacific Northwest Art School.