For nearly two centuries, Cape Ann, Massachusetts has been a destination for some of the finest painters who paint en plein air. Throughout its five picturesque seaside communities, Cape Ann Plein Air will host its ninth annual week-long plein air painting celebration in October when the famous Cape Ann light shines at its very best. Organized by the Cape Ann Plein Air Board of Directors, the communities will see 35 of the finest plein air artists in the nation compete for over $20,000 in prizes and awards while raising awareness of the importance of plein air painting and raising the visibility of the creative economy on Cape Ann, the birthplace of American Plein Air painting.

For more information and/or to purchase Gala tickets, please visit Cape Ann Plein Air’s website.

EVENTS SCHEDULE: **Details subject to change**

OCT 4 | 8AM – 7PM: REGISTRATION
OCT 4 | 7PM: ALL ARTIST WELCOME AND MEETING
OCT 4 – 9: ARTISTS PAINT EN PLEIN AIR
OCT 9: PAINTING DROP-OFF (3 PIECE MINIMUM)
OCT 10: AWARDS GALA
OCT 11: QUICK DRAW
OCT 12: GALLERY WALKS, ROUND-TABLE, ETC.

AWARDS:

1st Place, $6,000 (plus entry into CAPA25)
2nd Place, $4000 (plus entry into CAPA25)
3rd Place, $2000 (plus entry into CAPA25)
Greg LaRock Memorial Artist Choice, $1,000 (plus entry into CAPA25)
Best Cape Ann Abstract, $1,000
Best Americana, $500
Best Use of Perspective, $500
Best Seascape, $500
Best Nocturne, $500
Best Marine, $500
Best Maritime Activity, $500
Best Working Waterfront, $500