2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival Celebrates Area’s Natural Beauty
Attendees of this free, open-to-the-public event will be able to observe local artists painting outdoors as they capture the spirit and essence of Prescott’s scenery.
PRESCOTT, ARIZ. – The Highlands Center for Natural History and the City of Prescott are proud to present the 2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival, taking place October 21-24, 2021, at scenic locations throughout Prescott. This special event will feature 16 renowned Arizona artists who have been invited to create art in outdoor settings, with a focus on highlighting the area’s diverse natural landscapes, historical and architectural beauty. Paintings finished within the three-day period will be displayed at a ticketed reception held on Sunday, October 24 from 2-6 p.m. at The Finn Restaurant at Touchmark at the Ranch, where the public will be able to view, purchase and judge the works for a People’s Choice Award.
Referencing the French expression for “in the open air,” plein air art festivals showcase artists who paint outdoors and strive to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color, and movement into their work. Artists participating in the Prescott Plein Air Art Festival may be found painting anywhere throughout the Prescott area, but the public is invited to observe and engage with them at no cost as they create their art at specific accessible sites:
October 21, 2021 - Constellation Trail
AM Artists- Bill Cramer & Joyce Nelson
PM- Cindy Carrillo, Maryhelen Ewing & Walt Anderson
October 22, 2021 - Goldwater Lake
AM Artist- Dawn Sutherland
PM- Lynn Heil & Casey Cheuvront
October 23, 2021- Watson Lake
AM Artists- Tom Conner & Russell Johnson
PM-Educational Activities for Families
To learn more about the Highlands Center and the Prescott Plein Air Art Festival, visit https://highlandscenter.org/prescott-plein-air/.
Tickets for the reception can be purchased at:
