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Plein Air Festival
Written By: Jenny King | Issue: 2016/07 - July
The eagerly awaited Cashiers Plein Air Festival will be held July 12-16.
This fundraiser supports The Village Green located in the center of Cashiers, the heart of the village. It’s conserved by a nonprofit organization that ensures residents and visitors a beautiful, free, and public space that enriches our mountain lifestyle and preserves the village’s legacy
Internationally-acclaimed painters set up their easels to capture the beauty of these mountains and their original art is displayed for viewing and sale in Cashiers. The Wet Room at The Village Green Commons, the festival gallery, is open all week.
On Friday, July 15, artists of all levels are invited to paint outdoors alongside festival artists in the Quick Paint Competition. Festival-goers that day will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award as part of this high spirited competition. Art enthusiasts can watch art happen at a number of sites and attend the live demonstrations under the Festival Grand Tent at The Village Green Commons on Frank Allen Road in Cashiers. On Saturday at 11:00 A.M. kids join in the fun and at 1:30 P.M. festival goers are invited to watch a free pottery demonstration with Justin Allman.
Special events highlight the art, creating a community festival atmosphere. Some of these events, including the live artist demonstrations, carry an admission charge or require tickets. A Picnic in the Park will be held Wednesday evening at 6:30 P.M. This ievent is $75 per person and features a boxed gourmet picnic dinner and live music with artists painting the scene.
The Palette Pass is the all-access ticket to each event under the Festival Grand Tent. This includes Friday evening’s special event, the exclusive Palette to Palate Affair, a summer jazz soiree celebrating all of the artists but especially the festival award winners. Cost of the Palette Pass is $250 and can be purchased by sending a check payable to Cashiers Plein Air Festival, PO Box 2201, Cashiers NC 28717
Food and beverages will be available for purchase each day. For a full schedule of events and information on purchasing tickets, visit VillageGreenCashiersNC.com or call (828) 743-3434.
