Art Outdoors: “Plein Air” Event July 24 in Cape Vincent

CAPE VINCENT, N.Y. (WWTI) – Durring the Plein Air Art Exhibit in Cape Vincent visitors can watch art being created live and outdoors. This event is on Wednesday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is sponsored by the Cape Vincent Arts Council – the rain date is August 14, according to a press release.

The term “plein air” refers to a style of landscape portraiture from the 19th century in which the artist paints an entire finished picture directly onto canvas while outside. The artist can use this method to capture the changing light and weather in natural settings. The practice was made possible by the invention of oil paint tubes in the 1800s, particularly in France, where Impressionist artists like Monet and Renoir made it popular.

The Cape Vincent Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization consisting entirely of volunteers. It is dedicated to providing opportunities for the public to enjoy and participate in cultural activities in and around Cape Vincent. Among the events it sponsors are the Concerts on the Green series, summer art classes for children and adults, the Stroll on Broadway, the Northern NY Riverside Music & Arts Festival and the Thousand Islands International Piano Competition for Young People.

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