2023 plein air fest
2023 plein air fest
2023 plein air fest
2023 plein air fest
2023 plein air fest
2023 plein air fest
schedule of events
June 1 – Artist registration opens and ends when 40 artists have registered, but no later than August 15.
August 15 – Artist registration deadline
September 9 – Opening Day of Valdese Plein Air Fest
9 am – 4 pm – Artist check-in, canvas stamping, Valdese gift bags for participating artists, Valdese Rec Center
11 am – K-5 “Kids Paint Out” plein air workshop during Free Family Fun at the Falls, McGalliard Falls
2 pm to 4 pm – Painting location scouting walk for artists – meet at McGalliard Falls pavillion
September 10 – “Chalk it Up” event on Old Rock School front stairs for the public, artists and their families and friends (times TBD)
September 9 - September 15 – Painting days in locations throughout the town, Valdese Lakeside Park, McGalliard Falls Park
September 13
11 am to 2 pm – Optional plein air painting demonstration for participating artists
5 pm to 9 pm – Artist meet and greet at location TBD
September 15 - 9 am to 4 pm – Artists submit two pieces of artwork, one marked for judging, both clearly marked with name, medium and price.
Saturday, September 16
Morning – Judging of artwork
4 pm to 5 pm – Wet sale, reception and award ceremony
6 pm – Transfer remaining artwork to upstairs gallery for display starting September 17 - September 24.
Below you will find information about sponsorship of the next plein air event in September. Paint the Park was a success last year. Rock School Arts Foundation, Friends of Valdese Rec, Town of Valdese, and the Recreation Department are working to help this become an annual event. And in doing so we decided to rename to encompass all of Valdese. By doing so, we can bring old and New friends into Valdese. Helping them find ALL Valdese has to offer.
Whether you are an individual, a family, a group, a business, or a corporation. We need your help!
Payment may be made by Mailing a Check or In-Person by bringing to The Old Rock School (locked box on door of Executive Director’s door or give to one of the ladies in the Tourism Office) Cash or a Check made out to Rock School Arts Foundation. Thank you in advance for helping to continue the event, the reception, wet paint sale, and all the fun activities connected to the Valdese Plein Air Fest.
Event support
Renaissance Sponsor - $500
- Listing in Event Program
- 4 Reception Tickets ($100 value)
- Featured Listing on Event Website/Social Media
- Thank you Listing
Romantic Sponsor - $250
- Listing in Event Program
- 2 Reception Tickets ($50 value)
- Thank you Listing
Realistic Sponsor - $100
- Listing in Event Program
- Thank you Listing
Impressionist Sponsor - $50
- Thank you Listing