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It’s finally here, ladies and gentlemen — the springtime weekend event that local and visiting art enthusiasts have been anticipating with bated breath. Welcome to The 17th Annual Carmel Art Festival.
A Scene from 2009's Carmel Art Festival
Tomorrow morning, the Peninsula’s artists fling open their studio doors and march proudly into the coastal sunshine to kick off the festival’s main event, a juried plein air painting competition.
Michael Sitsu, Winner of the 2009 Festival's People's Choice Award
Keen eyes, exceptional observatory skills and limitless patience result in outstanding on the spot works of art, which are auctioned off in Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Davendorf Park on Saturday, May 15th.
2009 Plein Air Artist Whereabouts
The artists’ vantage points are scattered across the Peninsula, from Marina down to Big Sur, so keep an eye out, and if you spot a work-in-progress that interests or inspires you, go ahead and share your appreciation, then spend a few minutes chatting about their artwork, the festival, and the region’s creative opportunities. Newfound and strengthened connections between enthusiasts, novices, and masters are the festival’s biggest draw.
2009's Sculpture in the Park Event, Featuring Steven Whyte
Thursday’s Sculpture in the Park event, in particular, demystifies an oft-intimidating medium — with a little help from the world-renowned, Carmel-based artist Steven Whyte.
Whyte's Completed Abe Lincoln Sculpture
The Carmel Art Festival website elaborates; “Whyte will move elements of his Dolores Street studio to a stage in Carmel’s, Devendorff Park for the duration of the festival which runs from Thursday, May 13th, through Sunday, May 16th. This year, Steven has invited Chartwell School students to participate in the event. Students are helping Whyte choose the subject, normally kept a secret that is revealed over the course of the weekend as Whyte brings the piece to life. The students will also contribute to the actual sculpting of the work, helping Whyte form and place the clay. The subject of this year’s sculpture will not be announced, Whyte explains that he hopes visitors will attend the festival and watch the figure take shape and recognize the personality.”
Carmel-by-the-Sea's Sunny Devendorf Park
Devendorf Park, in Full Festival Swing
Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Devendorf Park and the adjacent Mission Street are the Festival’s epicenter, hosting Sculpture in the park, live music, information tents, kids-make-art-day, plein air painting awards, and auctions.
Devendorf Park Map
On Sunday, plein air winners will “quick draw” paintings throughout Carmel. Later that day, on Mission Street, you can see the finished products, and place a bid if one really strikes your fancy.
The Art Festival's "Kid's Day", 2009
Check out the weekend’s full schedule, a bunch of fun photos from the 2009 Festival, and this great little piece by the San Francisco Examiner.
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