Paint the Park
Event Summary:
Paint the Park 2022 is the inaugural plein air event for oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel painters held at Valdese Lakeside Park, a 300-acre forested preserve in Valdese, North Carolina. Painters will create their artwork from September 10th through September 15th. They will submit one entry from their week of work for judging. Artwork will be reviewed on September 17th by a judge selected by the Rock Arts School Foundation Board of Directors. An awards ceremony and public reception will be held on September 17th, featuring live music by Stone’s Throw, hors d’oeuvres, and Peach Bellinis. Tickets for additional guests are available for purchase. The event is hosted by Rock School Arts Foundation, the Town of Valdese Tourism Office and Friends of the Valdese Rec.
Reception & Awards Ceremony - $25 per person
Plein Air Artists from all over the region will be visiting McGalliard Falls Park & Valdese Lakeside Park this September as they paint the natural beauty that borders Valdese to the north. On September 17th, over 15 artists will be presenting their one of a kind masterpieces at the Old Rock School for a celebratory reception and wet sale. The public is invited to visit with the artists, view the artwork while enjoying live music by Stone’s Throw.
Your ticket purchase includes admission to the reception & awards ceremony- hors d’oeuvres, and wine.
Menu Includes:
Mediterranean Mezze Platter: (Feta, Olives, Hummus, Tzatziki, Pita chips, Vegetables, Fruits, Goat cheese with fig spread)
Shrimp Cocktail
Bacon Wrapped Apricots
Sticky Asian Meatballs
Hot Onion Souffle Dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Mini Cannoli Cream Cups
Dulce de Leche Snickerdoodles