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Paint Herndon ( Plein Air Competition )
Supported by Coldwell Banker Residential
August 29th - September 1st 2008
Hosted at ArtSpace Herndon
750 Center St, Herndon, VA
Artists click here for an application!
Come visit the ArtSpace Herndon Gallery and enjoy the work of many artists at the 2008 Paint Herndon Plein Air Competition. This light hearted event is fun for artists and art lovers. For added fun, visit the Herndon Jazz and Wine festival next door on the town green behind the municipal building on Labor Day September 1st.
Friday (Aug 29) - Sunday (Aug 31)
Plein Air Painting Weekend
Beginning Friday morning, you'll find artists painting at sites in and around the town of Herndon. Stop by and watch their artwork emerge. How many can you find?
Saturday (Aug 30) - Sunday (Aug 31)
Sneak Preview
10am - 5pm: Exhibit at ArtSpace Herndon Gallery: Come enjoy a gallery exhibit of artwork by selected artists while they are out in the field creating new paintings for the competition.
Monday (Sept 1) Labor Day
"The Reveal" Exhibit
11am - 9pm: Be the first to see fresh new competition paintings and award winning artwork at the ArtSpace Herndon Gallery.
Quick Sketch Competition
3pm: Watch countless artists display paintings in the Quick Sketch competition on the Old Town Hall Green at the intersection of Elden and Lynn street.
Awards Night!
6pm - 9pm: During this exciting event at ArtSpace Herndon Gallery, award winning artists will be announced and win over $2000 in prizes donated by Coldwell Banker of Reston VA. This is a great opportunity meet all of the artists in person at the weekend finale.
Jazz and Wine Festival
12pm – 6pm: Herndon Jazz and Wine Festival next door