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5th Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival – Awards Ceremony – Open to the public
May 17 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5th Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival – Awards Ceremony
Event Highlights:
- Gallery Viewing & Art Sales: Explore over 400 plein air paintings created throughout Craven, Carteret, and Pamlico counties.
- Awards Presentation: Celebrate the unveiling of the Best in Show Koffenberger Award, part of a $13,000 total purse.
- Live Music: Enjoy performances by Clay Steinwinter, adding a melodic backdrop to the evening.
- Refreshments: Savor a selection of wine, beer, and a specialty drink at the cash bar.
- Nonprofit Support: Proceeds benefit Plein Air New Bern, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting arts initiatives in the local community.
About the Festival:
The 5th Annual North Carolina Plein Air Art Festival brings together 36 nationally and globally acclaimed plein air artists to capture the beauty of New Bern and its surrounding areas. The festival runs from May 11 to May 18, 2025, with the awards ceremony marking the culmination of this week-long celebration of art and community. (ncpleinair.org)