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Painting the Town
Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street
Painting the Town 2008.
Em Marquis Brown painting the town for Festival 2008
Plein aire painting is a French expression for painting outdoors. These fresh, often rapid works can capture the essence of a scene and the weather with a unique charm, unlike the more careful studies produced in a studio.


2009 Painting-the-Town
On Thursday, July 2, plein aire artists will meet for breakfast at Marblehead Arts Association. Around 9:00 AM, they'll seek out their strategic locations throughout Marblehead and begin capturing the town's scenic beauty on canvas and paper. Friday morning, they'll turn in their completed, framed works for inclusion in the Painting-the-Town Exhibit.
On Friday, at 2:00, awards will be presented at an Artists' Reception at Marblehead Arts Association. The public is invited to meet the artists, view the exhibit, and cast balllots to determine the People's Choice Award winner.
In addition to the Paining-the-Town Exhibit, Marblehead Arts Association will be featuring its Members’ Summer Exhibit.
Location: Marblehead Arts Association, King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead.
Artists' Information
For information on entering art for this exhibit, see Artists' Info.
Art Exhibits