The time is fast approaching for the annual Pines & Palms High Cotton 2022 Plein Air Paint Out. 

The event runs from Oct. 5-9 at various locations around the Thomasville area. Join in the fun as a spectator, painter or patron. Even for those who  aren’t an artist, there is something for all.

The first two days artists will paint spectacular red clay roads, moss-covered oaks and the beauty of the rural fields of Boston, Georgia (a farming town listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 10 miles east of Thomasville).  The next two days will be spent painting the beautiful historic streets of downtown Thomasville. The featured artists will paint along with the emerging artists at each location. What a great opportunity to meet fellow artists and make new friends.

The paint out will hold an exhibit and art sale where our artists will display and sell artworks created during the paint out. The exhibit and sale will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Covey Nest, Saturday, Oct. 8 at 210 W. Jackson St.

This year Pines and Palms’ featured artists include Antwan Ramar, Orit Reuben, Phil Sandusky, Craig Reynolds, Mary O. Smith, Paul Ladnier and Joe Palmerio. They said they are excited and proud to have each of these renowned and professional artists join them for the event. Not only will they be painting along with Pines and Palms, but on the final day of the event (Sunday, Oct. 9), they will conduct demonstrations and instructional workshops for registered participants. These workshops cater to professional and emerging artists and focus on artistic development. Workshops are by registration only, with a deadline of Sept. 30. For more information on registering for workshops: pinesandpalms.org.

WHERE TO SEE THE ARTISTS AND THEIR WORK

In Boston

Day 1– Wednesday afternoon the artists will be painting in the historic center of the town.

Day 2-Thursday the artists will have a casual wet painting sale from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on N. Main St.

 

In Thomasville

Day 3– Friday the artists will move to Thomasville. You can watch the artists at a Quick Draw from 10 – 1130 a.m. at the Big Oak on the corner of Crawford and Monroe, sponsored by the Big Oak Rug Gallery. Later they will be in the historic downtown.

Day 4 – Saturday, noon – 3 p.m. the High Cotton Exhibit Sale at the Covey Nest, 210 W. Jackson St., next to the Bloch Piano store.

Day 5– Sunday the featured artists will give workshops and demos.