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Schedule of Public Events
Quick Paint Competition #1 – Union Station Nocturne Quick Paint
May 4, 7:30pm – 9:30pm
- Classic Rock with Horns by: Hard @ Play
- Nocturne Quick Paint at Union Station
- Patrick Saunders Announces Winner Immediately Following
- Parking: Union Station Parking Garage
Sponsored by JE Dunn
Quick Paint Competition #2 – Roanoke Park Quick Paint
May 6, 5pm – 7pm
- Jazz Music by: Max Levy Trio
- Food available from: Monk’s Roast Beef Food Truck
- Quick Paint at Roanoke Park
- Patrick Saunders Announce Winner Immediately Following
- Family-Fun in Roanoke Park – Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and enjoy the park!
- Parking Map: CLICK HERE
Sponsored by Roanoke Park Conservancy
Quick Paint Competition #3 – Penn Valley Park Quick Paint
May 8, 6pm – 8pm
- Come and enjoy a beautiful sunset at Penn Valley Lake!
- Patrick Saunders Announce Winner Immediately Following
Sponsored by Capital Federal
Quick Paint Competition #4 – Union Cemetery Quick Paint
May 10, 6pm – 8pm
- Jazz Music by: Doug Peete’s Jazz For Good
- Food available from: SSaaCC Lunch and Pita For Good Food Trucks
- Cemetery Tours: 6:30pm and 7:30pm
- Patrick Saunders Announce Winner Immediately Following
Sponsored by Union Hill
Awards Ceremony & Art Auction
May 12, 6p – 9p
Have you always wanted an original painting of Kansas City, but thought you would never be able to afford one? Not anymore! The Plein Air KC festival concludes with an auction where all of the hundreds of pieces of artwork created during the festival will be sold. This is a special chance to meet the talented artists, celebrate their work, and enjoy an evening of food and adult drinks with the Penn Valley Park Conservancy.
Location: Buttonwood Art Space, 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
First Friday – Plein Air KC
June 1, 5pm – 9pm
We’ll continue the fun with a June First Friday at Buttonwood Art Space on June 1st, from 5pm – 9pm! With over 200 pieces submitted and 80 registered artists, we know you’ll find that beautiful piece of Kansas City artwork you’ve been searching for! We have already sold almost $20,000 in artwork in 2018 and there is plenty more available! Enjoy a special exhibit featuring original works of art “en plein air” from Kansas City and Penn Valley park from our judge, Patrick Saunders. Come on by for food, drinks, fun, and ART!
Location: Buttonwood Art Space, 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108