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Colors on the Green
Written By: Jenny King | Issue: 2016/06 - June
One of the most colorful events of the summer comes to Cashiers July 12 through the 16, the Cashiers Plein Air Festival. This biennial event is held in support of the Cashiers Village Green.
Nationally acclaimed painters from throughout the country set up their easels to capture the beauty of the North Carolina Mountains. Their original art is displayed for viewing and sale in Cashiers. Special events, ticketed and open to the public, highlight the art and create a community festival atmosphere that draws thousands of attendees to Cashiers and the surrounding area.
Artist demonstrations will be held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, while A Picnic in the Park will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 P.M. This is a ticketed event featuring a boxed gourmet picnic dinner and live music with artists painting the scene. Paintings will be available for sale at the end of the evening.
Friday at 2:00 P.M. artists of all experience are invited to paint outdoors at The Village Green Commons alongside festival artists in a high spirited competition called Cashiers Quick Paint. This event does require an entry fee. Friday evening’s special event is the Palette to Palate Affair, exclusively for Palette Pass Holders. Palette Pass Holders also receive an all-access ticket to events and demonstrations. Cost is $250 and can be purchased by sending a check payable to Cashiers Plein Air Festival, P.O. Box 2201, Cashiers NC 28717.
Kids can join in the fun Saturday at 11:00 A.M. and at 1:30 P.M. festival-goers are invited to watch a free pottery demonstration with Justin Allman. Food and beverages will be available for purchase each day.
Cashiers Plein Air Festival is a biennial event held to raise funds to enhance The Village Green. The Village Green is the 12.5-acre park, at the crossroads of Highway 64 and Highway 107 in Cashiers.
It provides residents and visitors with a beautiful, free public space that enriches the lifestyle and preserves the mountain village legacy of the area in many ways. For more information and a complete schedule of events, contact info@villagegreencashiers or call (828) 743-3434.
