Each spring, at the end of April, Augusta and Defiance in Historic Missouri Wine Country, attract artisians from Missouri and the nearby states to the Plein Air Event. Artists will be practicing their craft in the tradition of Plein Air (outdoors), capturing the nuances of natural sunlight in their craft. This year artisians will start to arrive on April 22nd and will be found painting through May 2nd.
Visitors have long been drawn to the historic sites and scenic views, and now the artisians have found not only the beauty waiting to be recorded on their canvases, but also have discovered the gracious welcome of the area. Discover a beautiful scene and you will likely spot an artist. Stop at one of the sponsors and watch the artist at work and share in the excitement of judging and awards. You may desire to purchase a item of artwork to remember the day.
Judging, awards, sale & auction are held on the last day, Saturday, May 2nd. A total of approximately $6000 will be awarded in prizes. Winning artwork will be sold at auction and artisians will be displaying/selling art work throughout the day.
Everyone is encouraged to tour the area, meet the artists, enjoy a beautiful day, and even purchase a piece of art for your collection. An excellent northeast Missouri attraction. Funds from this event sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to underwrite the Plein Air Scholarship for Augusta area students.
Enjoy spring in Historic Missouri Wine Country while you tour to the heritage towns of Augusta and Defiance and check out the Missouri travel. On any day between April 22nd to May 2nd, you are likely to find one or more artists anywhere you discover one of those beautiful views. Nearly one hundred artists from Missouri and the nearby states are expected to be participating in the 7th Annual Augusta Plein Air Art Event.
You may want to enjoy some wine, you may desire to enjoy a lunch, or you may want to wander the shops. You are certain to get a chance to observe and wonder at the work of a visiting artist. Some of the businesses will be sponsoring an event for the artists, during which they will be painting at that business and offering their art for sale. It is absolutely a unique chance to watch the craft from conception to completion and meet the artist as well.
The last sale on May 2nd will be located in the American Legion in Augusta. This event provides a wonderful chance to purchase high quality artwork from the artists themselves.
Funds from this event sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce are used to fund the Plein Air Scholarship for Augusta area students.
