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media release: There may be no better gathering in the state of Wisconsin for art lovers than the 20th annual Paint Cedarburg Plein Air event. Artists will be painting charming Cedarburg area, This outdoor painting festival attracts more than 150 artists from across the country making it the largest gathering of artists in Wisconsin.

Artist flock to Ozaukee County to capture the beauty of Cedarburg, rolling, farm-specked countryside and beautiful Lake Michigan. Local and nationally recognized artists alike will spend the week painting outside, capturing the environs as the natural light and shadows change throughout each day.

Perhaps the best part about the festival is that art enthusiast can enjoy an unprecedented opportunity to spend time with the artist as they work, and even purchase the art they watched come to life. The wide range of prices available during the event means Paint Cedarburg offers something for each and every art collector. More than 500 paintings are exhibited. Festival goers can purchase art right off the easel at the Fresh From Cedarburg Event on June 4, or visit the final exhibit at the Cedarburg Cultural Center at the conclusion of the event (June 9-10) to find the perfect piece to take home.

Public event highlights include:

Fresh from Cedarburg, Sunday, June 4: In this one-day event, 150 artists and spectators are immersed in the creative process. See the scenes and how the artists interpret them. Watching 100s of painting come to life before your eyes!

8:00am – 2:30pm: Artists painting in historic downtown Cedarburg

3:00pm – 5:00pm: The paintings created are exhibited and ready for sale.

Cedarburg City Hall Lawn, all artwork for sale. Rain location - Cedarburg Community Center Gym, right next to City Hall

Gallery exhibit and sale: Friday, June 9: All paintings produced during this week-long event are at Cedarburg Cultural Center. Friday June 9 Public Opening Party 6:00 – 9:00 pm, award ceremony at 6:30 pm; Saturday, June 10 10:00 am -5:00 pm.

For more information on the Paint Cedarburg event, visit cedarburgartistsguild.com/pleinair or email Pleinair@Cedarburgartistsguild.com