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Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 11:00am

Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

159 Chestnut Street

Blowing Rock, NC, 28605

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The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day, open enrollment plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock in western North Carolina, from Tuesday to Saturday. The festival aims to bring painters together from around the world to paint outside in the fresh air while getting to know each other and sharing their work. The event prompts applicants to explore the unique Blowing Rock architecture, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, and overall Appalachian feel of one of the most scenic areas in the country.

Schedule:

10:00 a.m: Ticketed Patron Preview and Judging   
11:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m: Public Wet Paint Show
5:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m: Artists collect any unsold paintings if they do not wish to participate in the extended sale.
Sold artwork claimed by purchasers with receipt.

Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media
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