9th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL

Lighthouse ArtCenter presents the 9th Annual Plein Air Festival with thirty award-winning artists from all over the country coming together to compete and capture local scenes through the practice of painting “in the open air” or “en plein air.” The festival includes free artist demonstrations, workshops, events, and fresh art for sale. On Sunday, March 27 the festival begins with a Paint Out Competition at the historic Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens; March 28 – March 31, the artists provide free live demonstrations in the most picturesque places throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties; April 1 is the “Collectors’ Party & Sale” at the LAC Gallery; the festival ends on April 2 at the LAC Gallery with an art sale, “Battle of the Brushes”  live painting competition and an Awards Ceremony. The art will be displayed throughout the week and is available for purchase at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. A list of the participating artists and a full schedule of events can be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair.