Paint It! Ellicott City! July 11 – 15, 2013
Artists from around the region will take to the streets of Historic Ellicott City begining July 12 to participate in the plein air paint-out event, Paint It! Ellicott City. En plein air, meaning “in the open air,” is the technique of painting outdoors, directly from life. Often, groups of plein air artists will gather within stated boundaries for a “paint-out.” The Howard County Arts Council, Howard County Tourism, and Howard County Public Schools are presenting the paint-out weekend that culminates in an exhibit at the Howard County Center for the Arts (HCCA).
Be a part of Paint it! Ellicott City
Pull out your sketchbook or set up your easel alongside other artists and paint the town en plein air! Paint one or all three days of the paint-out and display your artwork on reception night at the Howard County Center for the Arts. Following that the artwork will travel to the new Howard County Welcome Center in Ellicott City. Scroll down to register, $10
Schedule of events:
Thursday, July 11
Registration, artist & VIP welcome, and juror presentation, HCT*
Friday, July 12
Registration & information, HCT*
Paint-out: all day
Saturday, July 13
Registration & information:, HCT*
Paint-out: all day
Sunday, July 14
Registration & information, HCT*
Paint-out: all day
Monday, July 15
Reception & awards presentation, HCCA
HCCA= Howard County Center for the Arts, 8510 High Ridge Road, Ellicott City
HCT = Howard County Tourism Welcome Center, 8267 Main Street, Ellicott City
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A REGISTRATION FORM
Open paint-out registration is $10 (subject to a $2 online registration fee). Fee includes an invitation to Thursday night’s welcome event at the Howard County Welcome Center in Ellicott City, orientation materials, and an opportunity to exhibit your work for one day on Monday, July 9 at Howard County Center for the Arts, and for the remainder of July at the Howard County Welcome Center in Ellicott City.
Members of the public are encouraged to walk the streets during the event to watch the painters create their renditions of the scenic landscapes of Ellicott City. The Paint It Plein Air closes with a free reception held at HCCA with music, food and refreshments and where you can buy your favorite piece!
To learn more about this and other HCAC programs call 410-313-ARTS or www.hocoarts.org.
