Plein Air Gala
June 14, 2024
6:00pm ~ 9:00pm
Join us for a beautiful evening at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester.
Mingle with the talented Plein Air artists while relishing a glass of sparkling wine and savoring an array of delicious heavy hors d'oeuvres. Take your time to peruse all the stunning paintings that have been created throughout the week and seize the opportunity to purchase your favorite piece! Additionally, consider becoming a Patron and indulge in the exclusive pre-gala party scheduled for Thursday, June 12, where you will have the chance to enjoy a special sneak peek of the remarkable paintings before the highly anticipated Gala opening!
Just the Facts!
6pm ~ Gala Begins
7:00pm ~ Awards Presentation
7:30pm Patron’s Lottery Begins
9pm ~ Gala Ends
Directions to the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester
The Met Gala in our own backyard!
Put on your finest attire and walk up our red-carpeted steps while enjoying a glass of prosecco to view the Heart of the River Collection. Our 2025 Plein Air artists have selected their five finest works from the week to enter into the competition. Over $27,000 is a stake for the artists. Awards include Best in Show, Artist’s Choice, and Best Virginia Artists among others. The museum will be decked out in its most glamorous attire and ready for you to select your favorite painting! Will you agree with the Judge? What lottery number will you have?
“The arts are a celebration of life.”
— Michael Douglas