The Mountain Maryland Plein Air Competition and Exhibition will return June 9-15th in downtown Cumberland for its 13th year. This signature event will once again bring a group of talented painters from across the region and country to capture the beauty of our community, from our historic streets to the scenic vistas of Allegany and Garrett counties.
The exhibition will be hosted at the Allegany Museum through the partnership of the Allegany Arts Council and the Mountain Maryland Plein Air committee. Additional events will be held at the new Arcadian Gallery and the C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts. This collaboration showcases our vibrant downtown arts district at its finest.
The success of the previous twelve years has established Mountain Maryland Plein Air as a hallmark event in the artists' community. To maintain this standard of excellence and continue attracting top-tier talent, they have committed $13,000 in awards and will host several signature events, including their popular Friday night Collectors' reception and Saturday Quick Draw.
Schedule of Events:
Monday, June 9, invited artists arrive in our area to paint.
Wednesday, June 11 Wet Wall Painting Display and Reception, Arcadian Gallery, 47 Baltimore St, 4-6pm (free to the public)
Friday, June 13, Collectors Reception, The Allegany Museum, 6-8pm (to purchase tickets call the Allegany Arts Council, 301-777-2787)
Saturday, June 14, Quickdraw live outdoor painting event, 10am-12pm; awards 12:45pm, Downtown (free to the public)
Sunday, June 15, Stewart White Painting Demonstration, C. William Gilchrist Museum of the Arts, 104 Washington St, 10am-12pm (free to the public but you must register by calling the Allegany Arts Council, 301-777-2787)
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