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This week, dozens of painters will descend on downtown Marble Falls' local parks and sites with breathtaking views to participate in the event April 21-27. File photo
This week, residents and visitors will notice a number of creative characters along the right-ofway, on sidewalks and in local parks.
Highland Lakes Creative Arts (HLCA) is hosting the artists for the 2024 Paint the Town event with activities for the public as well.
The nonprofit group coordinates plein air (outdoor) artists from across the region working in var- ious media to capture the outdoor sights and scenes of historic Marble Falls and the panoramic Texas Hill Country that surrounds it.
Paint the Town activities for the public are happening from April 21-27.
The artists’ works are featured inside Lakeside Pavilion, 305 Buena Vista Drive, through Saturday, April 27. “Plein air” refers to a 19th century style of painting outdoors that was a feature of French impressionist art.
For the local event, attendees of all ages will be able to participate in a wide variety of artistic activities and, of course, purchase the art displayed at the pavilion.
Pop-up Gallery
Thursday to Saturday, April 25-27, a Pop-Up Gallery will be open (no entry free) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. – to bring examples of sculpture and plein air works of art, live art demonstrations and other activities to encourage everyone’s artistic expressions.
Friday, April 26, join the Paint the Town 2024 guest judge and artist, Richie Vios, who will demonstrate his art starting at 1 p.m.
VIP Reception
The VIP Reception is planned from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, April 26, featuring the winning paintings from the competition.
Guests will also have the first opportunity to buy the winning pieces at a silent auction.
Food, wine, beer and live music are added attractions.
Student Art
During Paint the Town, the group hosts Student Art Day on Wednesday, April 24. Local art students in cooperation with Marble Falls ISD conduct their own painting demonstration guided by volunteer artists in Lakeside Park before the main events on the weekend.
Family Art Day
Saturday is family art day when visitors are in- vited to join the attend ing artists to learn about the power of expression through art with free art activities for all ages, such as watercolor, acryl- ic, finger painting, and bubble painting.
Quick Draw
Also a Saturday, April 27, event, Quick Draw is a 90-minute outdoor painting competition open to the public.
The event is free for registered Paint The Town competition artists and student artists and $15 for the general public.
The winner of the Quick-Draw Competition gets automatic free entry to Paint the Town as an artist.
HLCA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to providing creative opportunities for arts and art appreciation in the Highland Lakes.
The Highland Lakes Creative Arts group is a 501c3 organization dedicated to providing creative opportunities for arts and art appreciation in the Highland Lakes communities.
For detailed times and registration forms, visit hlcarts.com or email paintmarble@gmail.com.