Plein air painting has become a thing in the metro area, with events scheduled here and there. The next occasion to see and celebrate this skill is the annual on Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25, 2022. Artists from around the country set up their easels in quaint Central City for two days to paint fall landscapes and historic architecture within a two-mile radius of the Central City Opera House. for a schedule.
The event is entirely FREE to the public. Visitors are invited to stroll around to observe the artists, ask questions and experience Central City in autumn from an artist’s perspective.
A variety of free activities for all ages takes place throughout the weekend, including the KidZone Drop In Arts Station from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Penrose House Lawn.
At 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, watch artists create paintings in under 90 minutes at the Quick Draw Competition and purchase your favorite at the Easel Sale, which follows at 2 p.m.
The 8.4-mile Central City Parkway, right off I-70 east of Idaho Springs, is a four-lane highway that provides easy access to the town in about 12 minutes. Free parking is located next to the Opera House at 124 Eureka St.
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Central City Opera House
124 Eureka St.
Central City, CO 80427