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SUMMARY:Plein Air on Poyntz Art Competition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the most exciting art event of the season! Capture the spirit of Downtown Manhattan by painting en plein air along the vibrant Poyntz Avenue. Celebrate creativity\, connection\, and community on Poyntz Avenue! \n\nEvent Overview:\nArtists are invited to set up along Poyntz Ave and create a piece that reflects the energy and culture of the street. You’ll have 3 hours to complete your artwork onsite. All styles and mediums welcome — as long as the work is done live during the event. \nEntry Fee: $20 per submission \n\nAwards & Recognition: \n\nGrand Prize: $500 award + artwork becomes the property of Downtown Manhattan\nAll submissions will be showcased in a Downtown Art Space throughout October\nAfter the exhibition\, artists may sell their pieces directly. We ask that pieces remain on display until the end of October.\n\nJudging:\nAll submissions will be reviewed and selected by a jury of art professionals and community members\, ensuring a thoughtful and high-quality selection. \nTime Schedule Break Down – \n3:00 pm – Artist Check In & Set up \n4:00 pm – Competition begins \n6:00 pm – Competition ends/ Artist tear down \n6:25 pm – All submissions must be turned in to judges station @ Courthouse Plaza \n6:30 pm – Judging begins \n7:00 pm – Winner announced \nRegister to paint en plein air here.\n 
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LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Art,Outdoor Event
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SUMMARY:Fall Opening Exhibit - Downtown MHK
DESCRIPTION:New Art Exhibition – Opening ReceptionSaturday\, October 4 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Downtown Manhattan \nMeet our featured Artist at our Opening Reception – Join us at Midtown Plaza at 116 S. 4th Street for a special showcase of artwork by Daphne McNelly & Reagan Johnson \n\n\n🕔 Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 PM \n\n\n🎤 Artist Panel: 6:00 PM at Midtown Plaza \n\n\n🖼️ Exhibits remain on view at Midtown Plaza\, and The Underground through October & November \n\nFollowing the Plein Air Competition\, our 409 Poyntz Art Space will host a special showcase featuring the works of this year’s participating artists. This exhibition will give the community an opportunity to view the completed pieces up close and celebrate the talent and creativity captured during the event.\n\nReagan Johnson is a self-taught photographer and a native of Olsburg\, Kansas. She\nspecializes in concert photography as well as portrait and nature photography. From\n2022 to present\, Reagan has provided coverage for four publications of 73 concerts\nfeaturing 132 different bands and artists. This coverage spans 35 venues across 12\ncities in 6 states. \n \n \n  \nDaphne McNelly – is a watercolor artist based in Manhattan\, Kansas\, and I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember. Art\, for me\, is more than expression\, it is a connection to the human experience\, a language that communicates emotions and stories too intricate for words. \nMy work is recognized by vibrant colors\, whimsical designs\, and a love of floral elements. I draw inspiration from the natural world\, the way flowers bloom and fade\, the dance of light and shadow\, and the endless possibilities of color and shape. Butterflies also appear throughout my work\, carrying their own symbolism of transformation\, resilience\, and renewal. Their presence reflects my belief that art\, like life\, is ever-evolving\, delicate\, and full of possibility. \nAs a self-taught artist\, my journey has been one of experimentation and continual growth\, but also plenty of happy accidents. Watercolor constantly reminds me that I’m not in control. The way the paint runs\, blends\, or does its own thing keeps me on my toes\, and I’ve learned to embrace that unpredictability. It’s a practice in letting go\, laughing at the unexpected\, and remembering that art doesn’t always have to be serious\, it can simply be play. \nIn the end\, my work is an offering: a celebration of joy\, nature\, and the moments that remind us to notice the extraordinary within the everyday and to always have a little fun with life.” \n  \n \n 
URL:https://downtownmhk.com/event/fall-opening-exhibit-art-walk-downtown-mhk/
LOCATION:Downtown Manhattan
CATEGORIES:Adults,Art,Family Friendly,Indoor Activity
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