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Join us for the 5th Anniversary Evanston Plein Air Festival at citywide Paint Outs. These events are a fantastic opportunity to meet plein air painters, shop for original art and explore Evanston’s picturesque natural and built environments.

We are excited to host a week of Paint Outs. Paint outs, also commonly known as "Quick Paints," are fast-paced, high-energy plein air competitions where artists create a finished artwork outdoors within a limited time window (usually 1.5 to 3 hours)

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • JULY 12-19

Saturday, July 11

• Check In Opens for Registered Artists at Blick Art Materials, 1755 Maple Ave.
• Artist Reception: Plein Air Art Festival Exhibit hosted at Saw Room Gallery, 1712 Sherman Ave., Rear 2, 5-7p

• Festival Kick off: Paint Out, Arrington Pond 1-4p
• Awards at Café au Lake, 1647 Sheridan Rd., 4p

Monday, July 13

• Open Paint day for Competitors

• Class with Festival Judge Mark Cleveland at Arrington Pond, 1647 Sheridan Rd, 9a-1p location 
• Paint Out at Greenwood Beach, 1-5p, Awards at Dawes Park Picnic Area, Picnic Table D, 6:30p
• Evanston Made Member Pot Luck, Dawes Park Picnic Area, Picnic Table D, 6p (weather permitting)

• Paint Out Location: Central Street between Greenbay and Hartrey
• Paint: 1:30-5:30p
• Awards: 6:30p
• Award location: Independence Park, Central and Stewart St.

• Paint Out Location: Downtown Evanston
• Paint: 1:30-5:30p
• Awards: 6:30p
• Award location: LeTour, 625 Davis St.
• Judges: Gina Speckman, Ross or Darren from Alley Gallery

• Paint Out Location: Main and Chicago Avenues
• Quick Paint: 1:30-5:30p
• Awards: 6:30p
• Award location: Block Party at Chicago Ave. and Main St., 514 Main St.
• Judges: Katherine Gotsick & Matt Puchalski, Masterpiece Framing + Imaging
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• Paint Out Location: Farmers Market
• Quick Paint: 8:30-11:30a
• Awards: 12p
• Award location: Evanston Made Tent
• Judges: Juelle Daley & Katherine Horwitz Martinez

Sunday, July 19, Plein Air Festival Grand Finale

Join us for an afternoon of art, awards, a plein air cafe and an Outdoor Art Market where artists will sell their work “off the easel”. Rotary’s Café International will have delicious food and wine for sale, with outdoor seating to relax and enjoy the festival. Hosted by Evanston Made and Rotary International, this event is FREE to attend. Hosted at Rotary International, Downtown Evanston, 1560 Sherman Ave., 12-4p.

• Enter Rotary International’s lobby to view submitted art and vote Festival Favorite, 12-3p
• Best in Show Judge: Mark Cleveland, at the 5th Annual Plein Air Festival. Mark’s role as Founder of the Evanston Plein Air Festival and Top 100 Finalist in Plein Air Magazine’s Plein Air Salon Art Competition make him an ideal judge to celebrate this festival’s 5th Anniversary. 
• Festival Award Ceremony: 3:30p

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