(Sept. 22, 2016) Starting today, expect to see artists from across the East Coast setting up easels along the Victorian streets of downtown Berlin.
The seventh annual Paint Berlin, presented by the Worcester County Arts Council, is expected to draw about 50 artists for two days of painting, followed by a “wet paint” show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 24.
“We couldn’t be more happy with participation this year,” WCAC Executive Director Anna Mullis said. “We’ve got some awesome artists coming from different states as far as New York, Pennsylvania and a lot of people from the western shore.”
That includes several members from the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association, she said.
“We are very proud to host them here in Berlin, and we’re just hoping for the best weather and we’re really excited,” she said.
After artists have had two days to paint, the arts council will host an open-to-the-public reception during the final day, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the arts council building on 6 Jefferson Street. That will include the results of the competition and the “best in show” award.
An exhibition of works created during Paint Berlin will remain on display through October.
Last year Christopher Best, 31, took home the top prize and won $1,000 for his oil painting “Peach Shack.”
Mullis said the experience of seeing talented artists setting up easels all over town, capturing everything from the Victorian architecture on Main Street to the rural surrounding settings, has always been something the public has enjoyed.
“A lot of people don’t get the experience seeing artists painting outdoors,” she said. “I think it’s really amazing for people to see the art created live in front of their eyes. Because we have such a great group of artists, this event has grown so much over the years. It’s getting better and better.”
She also thanked 2016 Paint Berlin sponsors, the Town of Berlin, Salt Water Media and the Joan W. Jenkins Foundation.
For information, call 410-641-0809 or visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.
The seventh annual Paint Berlin, presented by the Worcester County Arts Council, is expected to draw about 50 artists for two days of painting, followed by a “wet paint” show and sale on Saturday, Sept. 24.
“We couldn’t be more happy with participation this year,” WCAC Executive Director Anna Mullis said. “We’ve got some awesome artists coming from different states as far as New York, Pennsylvania and a lot of people from the western shore.”
That includes several members from the Mid-Atlantic Plein Air Painters Association, she said.
“We are very proud to host them here in Berlin, and we’re just hoping for the best weather and we’re really excited,” she said.
After artists have had two days to paint, the arts council will host an open-to-the-public reception during the final day, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the arts council building on 6 Jefferson Street. That will include the results of the competition and the “best in show” award.
An exhibition of works created during Paint Berlin will remain on display through October.
Last year Christopher Best, 31, took home the top prize and won $1,000 for his oil painting “Peach Shack.”
Mullis said the experience of seeing talented artists setting up easels all over town, capturing everything from the Victorian architecture on Main Street to the rural surrounding settings, has always been something the public has enjoyed.
“A lot of people don’t get the experience seeing artists painting outdoors,” she said. “I think it’s really amazing for people to see the art created live in front of their eyes. Because we have such a great group of artists, this event has grown so much over the years. It’s getting better and better.”
She also thanked 2016 Paint Berlin sponsors, the Town of Berlin, Salt Water Media and the Joan W. Jenkins Foundation.
For information, call 410-641-0809 or visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org.