Cape Ann Plein Air

For nearly two centuries, Cape Ann, Massachusetts has been a destination for some of the finest painters who paint en plein air. Throughout its five picturesque seaside communities, Cape Ann Plein Air will host its ninth annual week-long plein air painting celebration in October when the famous Cape Ann light shines at its very best. Organized by the Cape Ann Plein Air Board of Directors, the communities will see 35 of the finest plein air artists in the nation compete for over $20,000 in prizes and awards while raising awareness of the importance of plein air painting and raising the visibility of the creative economy on Cape Ann, the birthplace of American Plein Air painting. For more information and/or to purchase Gala tickets, please visit Cape Ann Plein Air’s website. EVENTS SCHEDULE: **Details subject to change** OCT 4 | 8AM – 7PM: REGISTRATION OCT 4 | 7PM: ALL ARTIST WELCOME AND MEETING OCT 4 – 9: ARTISTS PAINT EN PLEIN AIR OCT 9: PAINTING DROP-OFF (3 PIECE MINIMUM) OCT 10: AWARDS GALA OCT 11: QUICK DRAW OCT 12: GALLERY WALKS, ROUND-TABLE, ETC. AWARDS: 1st Place, $6,000 (plus entry into CAPA25) 2nd Place, $4000 (plus entry into CAPA25) 3rd Place, $2000 (plus entry into CAPA25) Greg LaRock Memorial Artist Choice, $1,000 (plus entry into CAPA25) Best Cape Ann Abstract, $1,000 Best Americana, $500 Best Use of Perspective, $500 Best Seascape, $500 Best Nocturne, $500 Best Marine, $500 Best Maritime Activity, $500 Best Working Waterfront, $500