Plein Air, Art in the Mountains

This event has past, but check out all the fun that was had. Come back in early 2018 to see info on the 2018 event.

Gilmer Arts in partnership with the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce presents the 3rd Annual

Plein Air, Art in the Mountains

Friday, June 9th – Sunday, June 11th, 2017

Plein Air, Art in the Mountains celebrates open air painting at some of Gilmer County’s most beautiful sites, including its vineyards, orchards and mountain and river vistas. Artists will be painting “en plein air” throughout the weekend beginning Friday morning. The public is invited to attend the live art auction on Sunday afternoon, featuring the artwork created during the event t the live art auction.

Friday

8:00 am – 3:00 pm | Artists “en plein air” at the venues
4:00 pm | Artists Reception at Gilmer Arts

Saturday

8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Artist “en plein air” at the venues
12:00 noon – 5:30 pm | Family Fun Day & Picnic at Harrison Park
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Artist “Quick Draw” challenge at Harrison Park
5:00 pm | “Quick Draw” judging and award presentation

Sunday

8:00 am – 1:00 pm | Artist “en plein air” at the venues
3:00 pm – Close | Live Auction and Reception at Gilmer Arts
Presentation of “Best in Show” award

Quick Draw Judge – Paula Van Huss, President, Signature member and officer of the Southern Appalachian Artist Guild in Blue Ridge, Georgia and a member and past officer of the North Georgia Arts Guild in Rabun County, Georgia.

Auctioneer – Bobby McNeill of Chateau Meichtry

Passports now on sale for Plein Air

Hosted Sites

Ellijay, Downtown Square Area/ City Cemetery/ etc. – Harrison Park

A step back in time

Chateau Meichtry Vineyard & Winery

A beautiful vineyard and winery nestled in the north Georgia mountains.

Build An Ark

Build An Ark Animal Rescue Foundation serves as a foster home to baby sheep, goats, rams, alpaca, ponies, horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, baby chicks as well as dogs and cats (and that’s just scratching the surface) allows them to roam and have a peaceful existence in the beautiful North Georgia Mountain at Coosawattee River Resort in Ellijay near Carter’s Lake.