(Aug. 25, 2016) The deadline for Paint Berlin is fast approaching, and only about 10 slots remain for the seventh annual plein air show and competition.
Registration is open to 50 artists, and Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis said the nonprofit had “close to 40” artists sign up so far. The deadline is Aug. 31 and registration costs $40.
“We couldn’t be more happy with participation this year,” 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.
The event will take place Thursday Sept. 22 through Saturday Sept. 24. Artists have two days to paint, and a “wet paint” show and sale will be held on the final day. That includes a competition and the coveted “best in show” award.
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, was enjoyed by the public.
“A lot of people don’t get the experience seeing artists plein outdoors,” she said. “I think it’s really amazing for people to see the art created live in front of the eyes. Because we have such a great group of artists this event has grown so much over the years, so we have a really great group of artists participating. It’s getting better and better.”
For information or to register, call 410-641-0809 or visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org
Registration is open to 50 artists, and Worcester County Arts Council Executive Director Anna Mullis said the nonprofit had “close to 40” artists sign up so far. The deadline is Aug. 31 and registration costs $40.
“We couldn’t be more happy with participation this year,” 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.
The event will take place Thursday Sept. 22 through Saturday Sept. 24. Artists have two days to paint, and a “wet paint” show and sale will be held on the final day. That includes a competition and the coveted “best in show” award.
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, was enjoyed by the public.
“A lot of people don’t get the experience seeing artists plein outdoors,” she said. “I think it’s really amazing for people to see the art created live in front of the eyes. Because we have such a great group of artists this event has grown so much over the years, so we have a really great group of artists participating. It’s getting better and better.”
For information or to register, call 410-641-0809 or visit www.worcestercountyartscouncil.org