Paint the Town, 2019. Photos and video credit: Andrew Tolson
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Background
A plein air painting weekend where up to 80 artists set up their easels at various locations throughout Annapolis Royal. This popular event draws onlookers and art buyers from around Atlantic Canada and beyond. Emerging and established artists from Canada and the US find a special spot that inspires them to paint, sculpt, carve, photograph or sketch. Spectators can meet the artists at work while watching the creative process unfold on the boardwalk, the wharf, at Fort Anne National Historic Site, the Historic Gardens. As their paintings are finished, volunteers deliver the artwork to the Paint the Town Gallery at The Royal Canadian Legion, 66 Victoria St., Annapolis Royal, where patrons can bid during the silent auction process (from 10 am – 6 pm each day), or grab the piece of their dreams immediately as each piece has a “buy it now” price (this option available until 5 pm daily).
Once registered for a unique bid number*, patrons can bid on work as it arrives throughout the day.
Paint the Town went from 25 artists in the mid-90s to over 80 in recent years. The event has been a highlight of Annapolis Royal, with artists and volunteers signing up to be a part of it year after year. The community embraces the event, offering places for artists to stay as well as porches, gardens and studio spaces to create. Among the favorites that make Paint the Town a regular stop each summer are Tom Forrestall, Wayne Boucher and Geoff Butler. As well as these favorites you will find many new up and coming artists.
*$2 donation per bid number, valid all weekend
Paint the Town is a fundraiser. Auction sales are split 50/50 between artist and organisation.
Once registered for a unique bid number*, patrons can bid on work as it arrives throughout the day.
Paint the Town went from 25 artists in the mid-90s to over 80 in recent years. The event has been a highlight of Annapolis Royal, with artists and volunteers signing up to be a part of it year after year. The community embraces the event, offering places for artists to stay as well as porches, gardens and studio spaces to create. Among the favorites that make Paint the Town a regular stop each summer are Tom Forrestall, Wayne Boucher and Geoff Butler. As well as these favorites you will find many new up and coming artists.
*$2 donation per bid number, valid all weekend
Paint the Town is a fundraiser. Auction sales are split 50/50 between artist and organisation.
