PLEIN AIR EVENT 2024 - SIGN UP NOW OPEN - 8 SEPTEMBER, CHARLECOTE PARK
The fourth Plein Air event, organised by Warwickshire Open Studios, will once again return to the glorious grounds of the National Trust's Charlecote Park. This park is home to free-roaming deer and sheep, set in an informal landscaped parkland, nestled between two rivers. There are also a number of interesting buildings to take inspiration from.
Whereas most Plein Air events tend to be restricted to paintings or drawings, we encourage artists to engage in their surroundings and produce a creative piece in response in any 2D or 3D art form. In 2023 it included paints, pastels, pencil, felt, print, photography and willow.
Visitors to Charlecote can wandered around and see the art in action. At the end of the day the artwork will be displayed in a pop-up exhibition and the judges will select their favourites.
So far we can confirm the following as 2024 event sponsors:
- The WOS Prize - opportunity to take part in WOS Summer Art Weeks 2025
- The Art in the Park Prize - opportunity to exhibit at their 2025 event
- The LSA Prize - opportunity to exhibit in either the East Lodge or LSA Art Room
There are three different categories that you can sign up for. If you are an established artist who has exhibited and sold your work then there is a £10 fee to participate. If you are under 25 or an artist that is at the start of your creative journey then it is FREE to take part as this event is about bringing all level of abilities together. To enter you must create a website account or if you have already have an account make sure you are signed into the account. Any queries contact pleinair@warwickshireopenstudios.org. DEADLINE FOR SIGN-UP SUNDAY 18 AUGUST.
Once signed into your website account you can then complete the Plein Air Registration.
You can take a look at the gallery of images produced in 2023. Some are already sold but if you would like to find out more, either contact the artists directly or email pleinair@warwickshireopenstudios.org
