Sonoma Plein Air is a juried art event that features some of the best artists in the country. The list of artists is impressive. Eric Bowman, Ken DeWaard and Greg LaRock just to name a few (in alphabetical order). There is so much talent in Sonoma county this week… wow! Check out the impressive list of artists participating in this years event!

You can see the schedule of events online, basically artists will be painting around Sonoma County from September 15-19, 2014. Quick Draw is Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 4:30-7:30 at Sonoma Plaza (during the Farmers Market)!

The Gala Dinner and Auction is Friday, Sept. 19 at 5:30 at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. This is a silent auction consisting of each artists favorite painting from his or her week painting in Sonoma Valley. (Psssst: This event sells out.)

The Art Sale & Community Festival is Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 10Am – 4PM – Sonoma Plaza – Don’t miss it! 

All the proceeds of the weeks events  support art education for the Sonoma Students.  The artists donate 40% of the purchase price of their pieces. See what great people these artists are?!!!

If you’re anywhere near Sonoma, you may want to get in on the fun! Here’s a bit of info from the Sonoma Plein Air website:

Not only will you meet nationally renowned plein air artists and watch as they create Sonoma County-specific works of art, but you’ll also experience Sonoma during its inspiring and awesome harvest.

Purchase one-of-a-kind paintings knowing that your purchases make possible art classes in Sonoma Valley schools. Without your support these classes would not be offered.

Come and enjoy our community as you’ve never before seen it, meet the artists, and change lives with your support.

Imagine our world without art.

On second thought, don’t. Instead, please support art education for Sonoma Valley students.

– See more at: http://www.sonomapleinair.com

Image via www.SonomaPleinAir.com , used with permission…

Catch you back here tomorrow!