Fifth Annual Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival
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Blowing Rock, NC Blowing Rock, North Carolina 28605

Image courtesy of museum staff
Plein Air 2020, Artist Rachel Dowd
The Blowing Rock Plein Air Festival is a four-day plein air painting event. It takes place in the beautiful mountainous area surrounding the town of Blowing Rock in western North Carolina. Its aim is to bring painters together from around the world to paint outside in the fresh air while getting to know each other and sharing their work. The event prompts applicants to explore the unique Blowing Rock architecture, spectacular Blue Ridge Mountain views, and overall Appalachian feel of one of the most scenic areas in the country.