Capital City Arts InitiativeArtist Reception: Fresh Air with Color

The project asked artists to select a local site and create a painting plein air during three days of the annual August event. The term plein air refers to painting from life, absent the use of photographic reference, and most commonly done outdoors.

Of the 39 pieces in the exhibit, viewers will recognize city buildings, local homes, area landscapes, and several close-up details of downtown gardens.