Over a seven day period, the invited artists will paint throughout the Georgia /Atlanta and select their three best works to exhibit and compete for thousands of dollars in prizes. Enjoy the company of friends, wine, food and conversation with the participating artists. The Awards & Collectors' Soirée offers the first opportunity to see the entire competition show. This evening bustles with excitement and sales are brisk as a painting is sold every 45 seconds over 120 minutes.
The advance purchase of tickets helps us with the operation cost of the Invitational. The purchase price of a ticket to the Awards and Collectors Soirée applies in full to the purchase of a painting in the Gallery all week. The value of tickets are transferable. Any remainder cannot be exchanged for cash.
TICKETED EVENT - Included in FRIENDS of Olmsted Plein Air patron levels or $200 separately
Attendees are able to purchase paintings created during the Invitational, as well as those from a library of work in advance of the general public.
Attendees enjoy delicious culinary selections, along with fine wines and cocktails.
The ambiance of the Awards and Collectors Soiree will be complemented by the music of The Rob Platner Trio which covers everything from Avett Brothers to Wilco and Leonard Cohen and performs original music as well.
