For six days artists will paint picturesque scenes throughout Roanoke City and Roanoke County. This is a unique opportunity to observe the talent and techniques behind the Plein Air tradition and to observe artists as they paint on location.

Art lovers and enthusiasts, mark your calendars to come see artists at work on Saturday, May 22nd, Watch plein air artists create new work throughout downtown Roanoke. You will be able to see their finished pieces at the 202 Gallery.

At the end of the week, join us for the Gala Celebration, 6 pm Friday, May 21st and cast your vote for the best painting at the Reception and Awards Ceremony. Enjoy and explore Historic Downtown Roanoke, Virginia while interacting with some of the most talented plein air painters.

The Gala will offer an opportunity to bid on paintings created during the event. In some cases these paintings will be show in their “wet state” in a separate room. There will be a “Bid Book” present to post bids.

The Open Sale will be Saturday, May 22nd from 11 am to 3 pm at the 202 Gallery on the second floor at 206 Campbell Avenue, Downtown Roanoke.

Please visit http://pleinairroanoke.com/ for the complete itinerary and Gala ticket informaton.