2016 Cashiers Plein Air Festival
July 12 - 16, 2016
I will be among 29 of the nations top artists who will expend their creative plein air efforts on the Mountains of Cashiers, NC during the week of July 12 thru the 16th. Each day we will bring our fresh paintings to the wet-room located at Village Green near the crossroads of Hwy 64 & Hwy 107 in the heart of Cashiers. There will also be a quick draw (paint) open to all artists on Friday July 15th at 2 PM. Participating artist are:
Greg Barnes,
Gary Baughman
Scott Boyle
Luke Buck
Jim Carson
Katie Dobson Cundiff
Ken DeWaard
Charles Dickinson
Bill Farnsworth
Trey Finney
Harold Frontz,
John Guernsey
Karen Hewitt Hagan
Catherine Hillis
Mary Hoffman,
Mark Kelvin Horton
Rusty Jewell
Rebecca King
Hilarie Lambert
Greg LaRock
Larry Moore
Rich Nelson
Kathie Odom
Richard Oversmith
Morgan Samuel Price
Sydney Sams
Sarah Sneeden
Jill Steenhuis
Kim VanDerHoek
Tuesday, July 12
11:00 a.m. Artist Demonstration
Morgan Samuel Price, Amazing Waterfall, in oil
1:30 p.m. Artist Demonstration
Mary Hoffman, Making Art a Legacy at Camp Merriewoode, in oil
3:30 p.m. Artist Demonstration
Luke Buck, Historical Barn, in watercolor
Wednesday, July 13
11:00 a.m. Artist Demonstration
Rich Nelson, Portrait in the Landscape, in oil
1:30 p.m. Artist Demonstration
Mark K. Horton, Dramatic Skies in a Landscape, in oil
3:30 p.m. Artist Demonstration
Karen Hewitt Hagan, Sunlight on Boats in a Waterscape, in oil
6:30 p.m. Picnic In the Park
$75 without a Palette Pass
Enjoy a boxed gourmet picnic dinner, libations and live music with select artists painting the picnic scene en plein air. Paintings available for sale at the end of the evening.
Thursday, July 14
11:00 a.m. Artist Demonstration
Larry Moore, Voicing the Creative Limits, in oil
1:30 p.m. Artist Demonstration
Jill Steenhuis, French Impressionist in the Cezanne Style, in oil
3:30 p.m. Artist Demonstration
Karen Weihs, Pushing Paint with the Palette Knife, in oil
Friday, July 15
2:00 p.m. Cashiers Quick Paint
$25 fee
Artists of all experience levels are invited to paint outdoors at The Village Green Commons alongside festival artists in this high spirited competition.
6:30 p.m. Palette to Palate Affair
*Palette Pass Exclusive*
This summer soiree features delectable hors d’oeuvres and desserts with an artful flair, cocktails, live jazz music and the announcement of the festival award winning artists.
Saturday, July 16
11:00 a.m. Youth Art Paint
$30 fee
Kids can join in on the fun of the festival. Fee includes supplies and assistance from a festival artist. Limited availability; pre-registration required.
1:30 p.m. Pottery Demonstration
Justin Allman
Village Green Website:
http://www.villagegreencashiersnc.com/events/cashiers-plein-air-festival.php