Plein Air SmackDown XI + Porch Party

A playful twist on the often-competitive world of plein air painting, the Plein Air SmackDown is not really a contest at all. Instead of judges and rankings, all visitors are invited to Lake Harriet to observe the painters and admire their process. Instead of gold medals, participants and viewers are rewarded, after hours of painting, with hot dogs and cold drinks on Groveland’s stately porch. All artwork from the day will be available to purchase, so viewers can go home with an original painting or drawing of one of Minneapolis’ beautiful lakes. Hear firsthand from the artists about last year’s event.

In the days leading to the event, a map of artists’ locations will be available on the event page.

This event is free to attend. The public is encouraged to visit and observe.

Participating Artists:
Richard Abraham
Fred Anderson
Scott Lloyd Anderson
Michael Banning
Andrew Grum Carr
Joshua Cunningham
Jessie Fisher
Hannah Heyer
Cindy Koopman
Stuart Loughridge
Tom Maakestad
Andre Melchor
Scott Seebart
Katharine Suchan
Lacey Lynn Tink
Kirsten Tradowsky
Bob Upton

Hours:
Saturday, July 26th
Plein Air Smackdown @ Lake Harriet/Bdé Umáŋ 11am - 4pm
Porch Party + Art Sale @ Groveland Gallery 4pm - 6pm