Fort Myers Beach Art Association opens “Plein Air Show” – FORT MYERS

What: “Plein Air Show: A celebration of Outdoor Painting”

● Where: FMBAA Gallery, 13451 McGregor Blvd, Unit #1, Fort Myers

● Run Dates: Thursday, Sept. 25 – Oct. 24

● Gallery Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, noon – 6:00 p.m.

● Admission: Free

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The Fort Myers Beach Art Association’s new “Plein Air Show” is running now at the association’s gallery at Cypress Square Shopping Plaza in Fort Myers through Oct. 24.

The show features works of art based outdoors, that is painted outdoors.

This exhibition brings together a diverse group of artists who all paint directly from life, creating works that are both vibrant and deeply rooted in place. Plein air describes the act of painting outdoors with the artist’s subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color, and movement into their works. While plein air painting is rooted in direct observation, it also involves artistic interpretation and personal expression. For Plein Air Show, all featured works were created with a commitment to authenticity: at least 80% of each painting was completed outdoors and from direct observation. The result is a dynamic collection of landscapes, urban scenes, and moments in time that reflect the immediacy and energy of painting on location.

Featured artwork is by artist Dana Enders who is one of the leaders of the Plein Air Painting group run through the Fort Myers Beach Art Association. Artist Tamara Culp also leads the group who meet on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The Fort Myers Beach Art Association gallery is located at 13451 McGregor Boulevard next to the Prawnbroker Restaurant and Fish Market. Exhibiting artists may be present, and there may be plein air demonstrations taking place during the run of the show.

For more information, visit the association’s website at www.fortmyersbeachart.com or contact [email protected]