To better serve the community and in attempt to offer more varied programming, the Johnston County Arts Council is hosting a plein air paint-out on July 22, 2009, beginning at 9:00am on the grounds of The Tobacco and Farm Life Museum in Kenly.

Plein Air painting is a French term used for drawing and painting in the out-of-doors and painting or drawing directly from nature and places an emphasis on capturing the beauty, mystery, places, people and attractions found out-of-doors.

Zilphia Adcock, Executive Director of the Johnston County Arts Council had this to say about the upcoming event:

‘The Tobacco Farm Life Museum offers so much in their beautiful grounds and turn-of-the-century homestead, both experienced and novice plein-air painters will have numerous opportunities to explore and capture a beautiful moment on canvas. Our plein air events will continue throughout the remainder of the year and we are always in search of fantastic places, like the museum, to host our events in various locations within the county. We hope everyone who has an interest in plein air painting will join us on July 22nd for a fun-filled and creative day!’

 To learn more about Plein Air painting or to RSVP, please contact Lin Frye, chairperson at 919-209-2052

 

The plein air paint-outs are a program of the Johnston County Arts Council. Those interested in this program or others offered by the Johnston County Arts Council should contact the office at 919-553-1930 or info@johnstoncountyarts.org.