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Back Bay Plein Air Art Festival
July 8, 2023 @ 8:00 am - July 16, 2023 @ 4:00 pm PDT
Back Bay Plein Air Art Festival
35% of the proceeds for art sales donated to protecting and preserving the Bay
All events include free parking/admission
We love our furry friends, but they are not recommended at the festival.
NOTE: Registration on this page is for the Painting Classes. To register as an artist/competitor for Saturday, July 8 Painting Competition, go to the link in the description below.
Painting Competition July 8, 8 am – 11 am: Watch artists compete in a friendly competition as they paint alongside many of the trails surrounding the Muth Center. Take time to explore the natural beauty that attracts so many to the Bay. Artists enter the competition at socalpapa.com. Artwork will be available for viewing from 2 pm – 4 pm that day and on display and for sale through July 14.
Best of OC Parks and Newport Bay Show and Sale July 8-14, 10 am – 4 pm (closed Monday, July 10):Â View art pieces that were curated and preselected for this special exhibit. Highlighting the beauty of OC Parks landscapes including iconic areas such as Irvine Regional Park, Peter’s Canyon, Salt Creek Beach, and the Bay.
Adult Classes: All materials are supplied and participants will take home a completed painting at the end of class. $10 materials fee.
- Tues, July 11, 10am-12pm – Plein Air class with Amy Jackson
- Thurs, July 13, 10am-12pm – Acrylics class with BJ Morrison
Children’s Classes: Art instructors will provide students ages 7-12 with an unforgettable fine art experience. All materials are supplied and participants will take home a completed painting at the end of class. Donations accepted.
- Wed, July 12, 10am-12pm – Denise Bradley
- Fri, July 14, 10am-12pm – Randi Moran
Weekend Show & Sale on Saturday, July 15 & Sunday, July 16, 10 am – 4 pm:Â View several hundred additional original paintings. SOCALPAPA artists will display award-winning artwork, live music, original painting giveaway, and food and beverage will be available for purchase.
Gold Sponsors:
This festival of fine art is a collaborative event organized by the following partners:
