'Paint Pleasanton' Set For Sept. 9-10

PLEASANTON, CA - Anyone who likes to paint, or watch others paint, is encouraged to register for the Pleasanton Art League’s Paint Pleasanton 2023.

The weekend of Sept. 9-10, local painters will take over historic areas around downtown to craft their latest masterpieces en plein air. On Sept. 10 from 3-4 p.m. at the Museum on Main, the public is invited to browse the works created. Local artist John Finger will select the Best of Show ($150 prize), two Merit Award winners ($100), and three Honorable Mention winners ($50.) Many of the works created will be available for purchase.

Registration costs $25 and is currently open. See here to register, and here for full details. Any local merchants interested in having their businesses depicted by artists are welcome to reach out to Show Chair Lorraine Wells at lrrlwells@gmail.com, or by calling 925-785-3570.

The Pleasanton Art League is also accepting submissions for its 16th Annual Fall Members’ Show, which will exhibit from Nov. 4 to Dec. 16 at the Firehouse Arts Center. Registration is due by Oct. 14.

Visit pal-art.com for more information.