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1st Annual Capitol Plein Air Festival

Presented by Patris Studio at S12 at Capital Art Center S12

October 11-October 16, 2009

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The Capitol Plein Air Festival is the first major plein air painting event of its kind in the Capitol of California and promises to produce the largest creation of plein air paintings of the Sacramento County by over 40 artists in a single time period. Artists from all over California will be painting on location from October 11 - 16, 2009, capturing fresh images of Sacramento and the outlying area on canvas and paper.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Sunday, October 11 - Friday, October 16
Artists are free to paint anywhere in Sacramento County, with several special events scheduled

Monday October 12
Launch Party and reception at Patris Studio (1200 S Street, Sacramento) 7-9pm

Tuesday October 13
“Painting in the Hood”
Oak Park artist and Capitol Plein Air Festival organizer Patris will lead a group of artists to paint on location in this up and coming neighborhood, focusing on the Oak Park historic district near 35th and Broadway.

Wednesday October 14
Nocturne Paint Night at the Crest Theater
Artists with night painting gear will do an evening paint out in downtown Sacramento near the Crest Theater, 10th and K.

Friday October 16 1-4pm
"Treasures of the Town" Quick Draw Event: Starting at the intersection of 10th and J Streets, artists will paint five blocks in any direction. The wet paintings will be displayed and sold during the Gala Event on October 16 at Capitol Art Center and exhibited thereafter at Sterling Hotel 1300 H Street in downtown Sacramento.

Friday October 16, 6-10pm
Gala Event: Opening Reception, Awards Presentation, Preview Sale and Exhibition at the Patris Gallery and Capitol Art Center at S12,
Sacramento. Those in attendance at the Gala have the first opportunity to see the award winning artwork, vote for their favorite quick draw "Treasures of the Town," and acquire their favorite paintings while mingling with the artists and enjoying wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffle prizes and music. Tickets to this exclusive event are $60 per person or 10 packs for $55 person.

- Ticket price maybe applied to purchase of artwork Friday evening only.

- Net proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to LifeSteps Life Skills Training and Educational Programs, Inc, a homeless prevention program serving over 10,000 individuals at 18 sites throughout the county of Sacramento. .

- Ticket price is tax deductible through the Capitol Plein Air Festival fiscal sponsor Community Pride Project. October 17 through November 21

Exhibition & Sale opens to the general public

November 2nd, Saturday 6-10pm
"Paintings from the 1st Annual Capitol Plein Air Festival
Patris Studio at S12.