2014 Gwinnett Parks Plein Air Challenge Extended

Submitted by Gwinnett Parks & Rec

Capture Gwinnett County parks unique and scenic features by participating in the 2014 Gwinnett Parks Plein Air Challenge.

“En plein air” is a French expression meaning “in the open air,” and used to describe the act of painting outdoors.

This year, the Plein Air challenge has been extended to encourage more artists from all over the state to get involved. Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation invites artists to meet in selected parks in Gwinnett County to participate.

The challenge will end with an opening night reception held on Nov. 22 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center in Peachtree Corners.

A cash prize provided by the Gwinnett Parks Foundation will be given to the top three award winners.

The first prize entry will also receive recognition in the winter edition of Gwinnett L.I.F.E. magazine and gallery space for one month at Peachtree Corners Library. Top three winners and seven honorable mentions will be featured in a three-month event tour at parks and libraries throughout the county. Tour dates and locations to follow.

Submission fees are $36 per painting, limit of two per artist. For prospectus and registration information, visit www.gwinnettparks.com. Participants must be at least 16 years old and register to enter the reception and exhibition held Nov. 22. Painting and drawing dates and locations are:

Date | Make-up Date | Park | Scene

Sept. 20 | Sept. 27 | Little Mulberry Park | Landscape with new playground

Oct. 4 | Oct. 18 | Holcomb Bridge Park | Water Scene

Oct. 25 | Nov. 1 Yellow River Post Office | Historic Post Office