EVENTS

Come join us for

The CAG Annual Spring Judged Art Show, 2025

Opening Reception

Opening Reception on Sunday, May 04 at 2pm at ClearWater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Street NW, Concord (main entrance on Crowell Street). Winners will be announced and light refreshments will be served. Come and meet local artists and join us in celebrating their artwork.  See you there!

Plein Air with the CAG (FREE)

Calling all artists!

First timers welcome!

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the things you think you need, this is a very informal gathering, and your fellow artists are happy to help!  Reach out to get on the mailing list for various events!

Has the idea or the fun of Plein Air ever fascinated you? Well first off, to explain, Plein air is a French term meaning, “denoting or in the manner of a 19th-century style of painting outdoors, or with a strong sense of the open air, that became a central feature of French impressionism.” Some famous Plein air painters were amongst the most impressive painters from history including Monet, Homer and Sargent.

Within the Cabarrus Art Guild, a group of Plein air painters have banded together to enjoy the lovely North Carolina Piedmont and surrounding sites via Plein air. They have named themselves, “Dusty Road Painters” and meet to explore the indoors (inclement weather) and outdoors that offer countless opportunities to express one’s artistic curiosity and passion.

Have questions or interested in joining this free group of adventurous artists? Reach out to Plein Air Chair, O’Lynda Walker at olynda.walker@gmail.com.