Friday May 17th and Saturday the18th, 2024 provides local outdoor painters (en plain air) the opportunity to participate in our 2nd Annual Historic West Bottoms Paint Out Event. 35 Artists are currently RSVP’d to participate in 3 Quick Paint Events.
With 35 pre-registered artists and many more to come, our 2nd Annual Historic West Bottoms/HWBA2024 'Plein Air' (Painting Outdoor) Weekend continues to pay tribute to the impressive legacy of a highly dedicated Kansas City Outdoor Painter for over 50 years, Livestock Exchange Studio Artist and retired KCAI Professor, Wilbur Niewald (1925-2022).
The weekend of Friday, May 17th and Saturday May 18th for participating artists and the viewing public provides 3 Quick Paint/Paint Out Events, each ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
This is a FREE event for participating artists and the public alike. Artists are encouraged to RSVP prior to the start of the event weekend. The public is encouraged to witness artists in action throughout the West Bottoms during the timed events and then return to view and purchase the original framed works straight off the easel.
INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*
- May 17, 2024 at 09:00 am - 08:00 pm (Fri)
- May 18, 2024 at 09:00 am - 08:00 pm (Sat)
Additional time info:
• Fri., May 17th Demonstration with Plein Air Artist Elizabeth Gaye MacDonald / 1:30pm (location TBA) ends at 4.
• Fri., May 17th Evening Quick Paint / registration starts at 4:30pm / painting 5-8pm / *judging 8:10pm
(NOTE: Weather permitting, artists are encouraged to stick around for a nocturne starting at 9pm)
• Sat., May 18th Morning Quick Paint / registration starts at 8:30am / painting 9-Noon / *judging 12:10pm
• Sat., May 18th Afternoon Quick Paint / registration starts at 12:30pm / painting 1-5pm / *judging 5:10pm
LOCATION
1600 Genesee, Kansas City, MO 64102