Plein Air Westfield 2016

The Station Art Gallery & Studio of Katherine Galbraith, LLC, Johnson Estate Winery, and Quincy Cellars are proud to sponsor Plein Air Westfield 2016.  

The event kicks off Monday evening with dinner at The Westfield Train Station, 11 English Street, Westfield, NY, for the juried artists and host families.  

Tuesday, the artists begin painting anywhere in Chautauqua County.  At noon, artists will gather to paint in the vineyard of Johnson Estate Winery, 8419 West Main St., Westfield, NY, where there will be a Pulled Pork & Portage Pie Picnic.  The public is invited to come, observe the artists while they work, and enjoy a tasty lunch of homemade sandwiches and pies.  Sandwiches are $6, pie slices are $4.

Wednesday the artists continue painting in Chautauqua County.  At 6pm, artists bring their easels to display a painting at the McClurg Museum for a cocktail party of Art, Architecture, and Antiques at the McClurg Museum, located in Moore Park in Westfield, NY.  Admission is $10, payable online at JohnsonWinery.com under events calendar or at the door.

Thursday is the Farm-To-Table Dinner at Quincy Cellars, located at 10606 Rte. 20, Ripley, NY.  Dine on a sumptuous dinner of locally sourced foods prepared by Master Chef/owner Kevin Daughrity, and paired with wines from his cellars.  Join us for live music, great food from local farms, and fine art in a century old restored barn.  Seating is limited, and reservations are required.  Tickets are $60 per person in advance and may only be purchased from Johnson Estate Winery, either by phone, 716-326-2191, or through their website, JohnsonWinery.com under events calendar.

Saturday morning the artists will gather in Moore Park in Westfield, NY, to paint during the Farmers Market.  Watch the artists paint local color and shop for local produce at one of New York State's finest Farmers Markets.

Saturday evening is the Wet Paint Show & Sale at The Station Art Gallery & Studio, LLC, at 11 English Street, Westfield, NY.  Doors open at 5pm.  Come see what the artists have created during their 5 days of painting in beautiful Chautauqua County.  All work is for sale, and 20% or the proceeds to to The Friends of the Westfield Train Station.

Monday afternoon, June 27, there will be a 4 hour workshop.  "An Introduction to Plein Air," the workshop will cover the basics of plein air painting.  We will address what to look for in choosing a scene, planes and composition in the landscape painting, color palettes, and how to block in quickly so that you will have a good working sketch before the light changes.  The class will include a demonstration.  

The cost is $50, and may be purchased directly through The Station Art Gallery & Studio, LLC.  Please call 770-366-1448 to reserve a spot.  Space is limited.

Questions?  Call 770-366-1448 or email me at [email protected]