Dozens of artists are participating in Capitola Plein Air this week through Sunday, an event focused on outdoor painting and capturing the city’s coastal landscapes and historic architecture.
The weeklong festivities, featuring 40 artists, mark the 10th year for Capitola Plein Air.
This year’s event features a new activity, a scavenger hunt where attendees can collect “trading cards” from artists who are painting throughout Capitola. Travel throughout the city and collect a trading card from each artist you visit. Participants can bring the trading cards to an exhibition on Sunday, Nov. 9, to redeem them for raffle tickets for prizes. Prizes are provided by local businesses.
There is also a Quick Paint event on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Esplanade Park, where 40 artists will create new artworks in two hours. The event will feature live music by Clay Moon, along with a community art activity. Attendees can vote for the Quick Paint People’s Choice Award. Capitola Mayor Joe Clarke will announce the winner.
The week finishes off with an exhibition & sale on Sunday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at New Brighton Middle School. Artists will showcase their completed works, which will be available for purchase. A panel of judges will award $1,000 for the first prize, sponsored by local hotelier Dan Aspromonte. The event includes hands-on art activities for all ages, food from El Cafecto and live music by Cement Ship.
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