Plein Air Painting Event
May 14 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 pm
Canvas, color, and a landscape that practically paints itself.
The Plein Air Painting Event comes to Rock Island Bridge on Thursday, May 14th for a full day of art in the open air. Starting at 7:30 AM, artists set up on the East Patio and surrounding areas to capture the bridge and its riverscape live — painting on location the way the masters did it. By afternoon, the original/framed works go on display for final judging, browsing and purchase, wth a $500 cash award presented on-site by RIB founder Mike Zeller.
Here’s What to Expect:
- Live plein air painting on the East Patio from 7:30 AM–8pm — watch artists work in real time
- Finished artwork on display and for sale on the East Patio starting at 1 PM (to 8pm)
- A $500 cash award presented on-site by Mike Zeller at 8pm
- Free admission all day — art, open air, and one of the best backdrops in Kansas City
This event is FREE and open to the public. Just show up and enjoy.
Plein Air Artists interested in participating should RSVP (online via Google Drive): CLICK HERE
