Description
Artists are invited to come out to Wake County parks and preserves to participate in the Paint the Parks: En Plein Air Celebration in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Wake County’s Park, Recreation and Open Space system! Artists can register to paint at a specific park or preserve, adhering to the specific rules of that location, from park opening to 30 minutes before closing on the specified date. The goal is to create a piece that celebrates that location's unique features and beauty. The maximum canvas size for each painting is 16” width x 20” height, but smaller sizes are also welcome. Each artist may submit one painting to the traveling art exhibition* and must drop off their artwork at Beech Bluff County Park by June 15th to be considered. The traveling exhibition will move to different Wake County Parks from July to December. Please note that artists must bring and use their own supplies and set up in a location that does not block access to any facilities.
*Depending on the quantity of artwork submitted, the artwork may be subject to a juried review to select which pieces will be included in the traveling art exhibition. Artists will be responsible for framing their work.
Please see the individual activity descriptions for the corresponding park or preserve rules.
Sub-Activities
- Paint the Parks: American Tobacco Trail
- Paint the Parks: Beech Bluff County Park
- Paint the Parks: Blue Jay Point County Park
- Paint the Parks: Crowder County Park
- Paint the Parks: Green Hills County Park
- Paint the Parks: Harris Lake County Park
- Paint the Parks: Historic Oak View County Park
- Paint the Parks: Historic Yates Mill County Park
- Paint the Parks: Lake Crabtree County Park
- Paint the Parks: Robertson Millpond Preserve
- Paint the Parks: Sandy Pines Preserve
- Paint the Parks: Turnipseed Nature Preserve