Dragonfly Fine Arts Gallery will host a Plein Air Invitational Painting "Derby" from 9/1 thru 9/25 with a reception on Saturday, September 10.
The Plein Air "Derby" - run in a similar fashion as the annual MV Fishing Derby around the same time - will feature artists who have been invited by the gallery to bring in their "daily catch" for display and sale. Some specific painting sites have been suggested for artists
to capture the spirit and light of September on the Vineyard. Artists are also free to choose their own favorite spots.
Work will be hung as soon as it is delivered and offered for sale immediately, giving art collectors yet another reason to visit the Dragonfly often.
Some of the more than 20 artists participating are from off Island and will be creating their work in a short period of
time during their visits. Participating Island artists will have the entire 3 weeks to work their magic. Each artist is limited to 1 "catch" per day
in several "tackle" categories which include oil, acrylic, pastel and watercolor.
Island artists include Marjorie Mason, Thaw Malin, Nancy Furino, Don McKillop, Traeger diPietro and others.
"Derby" entry fees from the artists and a portion of the Gallery sales proceeds will be donated to Featherstone Center for the Arts.
Dragonfly Fine Arts Gallery is located at 91 Dukes County Ave. in the ARTS District of Oak Bluffs and is open 7 days from 11 - 6.
Contact the gallery at 508-693-8877 or by email at mvdragonflygallery@me.com
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