Art-ology

Every spring, at the close of April, Augusta, Missouri, in Historic Missouri Wine Country, attract artisians from Missouri and the surrounding states to the Plein Air Art Event. Crafstmen will be completing their pieces in the heritage of Plein Air (outdoors), capturing the nuances of natural light in their craft. This year artisians will start to arrive on April 22nd and may be found painting through May 2nd.

Tourist have always been drawn to the traditional sites and scenic vistas, and now the artists have found not only the panorama waiting to be captured on their canvases, but also have experienced the gracious welcome of the area. Discover a beautiful view and you will likely spot an artist. Relax at one of the sponsors and [/spin]boserve|watch[/spin] the artist at work and join in the excitement of judging and awards. You might want to purchase a item of artwork to remember the day.

Judging, awards, sale & auction are conducted on the last day, Saturday, May 2nd. A sum of approximately $6000 will be awarded in prizes. Winning artwork may be sold at auction and artists will be showing/selling remaining work throughout the day.

Everyone is invited to visit the area, visit with the artists, experience a beautiful day, and even purchase a piece of art for your collection. An excellent Northeast Missouri vacation. Funds from this event sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to underwrite the Plein Air Scholarship for Augusta area students.

Welcome spring in Historic Missouri Wine Country while you visit to the quaint villages 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 wherever you discover one of those incredible vistas. Approximately 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 taste some wine, you may want to enjoy a lunch, or you may want to tour the shops. You are certain to get an opportunity to watch 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 site and offering their art for purchase. It is indeed a unique chance the work from conception to completion and visit with the artist as well.

The last sale on May 2nd will be held at the American Legion in Augusta. This event provides a wonderful chance to purchase high quality artwork from the artists directly.

Funds from this event sponsored by the Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce are dedicated to underwrite the Plein Air Scholarship for Augusta area students.