Plein Air Arts Festival
	Plein Air Olney 2011 is a painting event that the Olney Farmers & Artists Market has sponsored since its origin in the summer of 2009.  Tara S. Holl and Roberta Staat are the founders of this event.  Any questions about Plein Air Olney 2011? Contact:  Tara S. Holl, tshstudios@juno.com or Roberta Staat,  rmstaat@verizon.net Press Release here

Painting “en Plein Air”, means to paint out of doors, in the moment, with the changing light conditions and without photographic reference.  It is exciting and challenging for the artists, who in turn, produce very fresh and dynamic works of art!  Additionally as an outdoor event,  it engages the community, provides a wonderful creative record of community sites, celebrates artists, and promotes interest and goodwill for all!

This year the PLEIN AIR OLNEY 2011 CALENDAR includes 5 Paint Outs in Olney and surrounding towns: Ashton, Sandy Spring, Brookeville, Laytonsville and Olney.  Each Paint Out will conclude with a Wet Paint Show/Sale and Public Reception.  The reception will be a great time to see what artists have done during the day, eat a little something and meet patrons.  Painters of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate.

PRE-REGISTER BY MAY 15, 2011 1 Paint Out            $20.00 2 Paint Outs          $35.00 3 Paint Outs          $40.00 4 Paint Outs          $45.00 5 Paint Outs          $50.00 WALK UP PAINT DAY  REGISTRATION - $25.00 /Paint Out

 

MAY 7 – WARM UP! Brighton Dam Azalea Gardens & Lower Dam. This is a free event open to all.  We will have a tent set up by 9AM to meet & greet you! This is a great opportunity to look at photos of the 2011 PAINT OUT locations and register for 1, 2, or all 5 events.

MAY 21 – 1st PAINT OUT! Sandy Spring Museum Garden Tour. There will be 5 gardens available to paint in. CHECK IN at the Sandy Spring Museum at the Plein Air Tent, 8 – 9AM. Return Paintings by 3PM to the Museum for a  ”Wet Paint” Show & Sale/Reception, 3 – 5PM.  For more information about the Garden Club Tour: www.sandyspringmuseum.org

JUNE 18 – 2nd PAINT OUT! Ashton Tanglewood Historic Farm, Blueberry Gardens and Wellness Center. CHECK IN at Tanglewood from 8 – 9AM  Return Paintings to the Large Tent at Blueberry Gardens and Wellness Center by 3PM for a “Wet Paint” Show & Sale/“Everything Blueberry” Reception, 3 – 5PM.  For more information about the Paint Out site:www.blueberrygardens.org

JULY 30 – 3^rd PAINT OUT! Brookeville Township. CHECK IN at the Brookeville Academy on Georgia Ave between 8 – 9AM. Paintings are to be delivered back to the Brookeville Academy by 3PM for a “Wet Paint” Show & Sale/Fresh Breads and Jam Reception, 3– 5PM. For more information about the Paint Out Site: www.townofbrookeville.org

AUGUST 27 – 4^th PAINT OUT! Laytonsville Township. CHECK IN at the Laytonsville Town Hall, between 8 – 9AM. Return paintings to Laytonsville Town Hall by 4PM.  Paintings will be stored until September 17, for a Show & Sale at the Laytonsville Town Picnic.  For more information about the Paint Out site: www.laytonsville.md.us/

SEPTEMBER 25 – 5^th & FINAL PAINT OUT! Olney Farmers & Artists Market and Town. CHECK IN at the Plein Air Tent at the Market on the corner of Route 108 and Prince Philip Drive, 8 – 9AM. Return paintings to Market Plein Air Tent by 3PM. The work will be shown and sold at the PROGRESSIVE DINNER, an area Tasting Event at local Olney Restaurants, the following day September 26. Tickets will be available for purchase to the Dinner for $75.00 per person. 

*A special price will be offered for Artists.

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Check out our Plein Air Participants List:

Mimi Hegler, Ashton MD
Ann Bolt, Olney MD
Barbara Nuss, Woodbine MD
Barbara Sweeney, Silver Spring MD
Bonny Lundy, Brookeville MD
Brenda Will Kidera, Woodbine MD
Bruno Baron, Nottingham MD
Donna Mueller, Olney MD
Fred Flaharty, Olney MD
George Ferris, Kensington MD
Houston Hancock, Rockville MD
Michael F. Shibley, Takoma Park MD
Mary Moore, Arnold MD
Robert Borrell, Manchester MD
Roberta Staat, Brookville MD
Sally Drew, Olney MD
Sara Becker, Laytonsville MD
Tara Holl, Brookville MD
Tom Cole, Olney MD
Betsy A Riley , Damascus, MD
Bill Cullen, Olney, MD
Debra Moffit, Baltimore, MD
Donna Moeller, Olney, MD
Eileen Crowe, Olney, MD
Elana Maza, Columbia, MD
Ingrid Barnes, Rockville, MD
Solange Beliveau, Olney , MD
Susan Crawford, Silver Spring, MD

For more information contact Tara S. Holl 301-570-5173