En Plein Air Art Market

📢 IMPORTANT UPDATE! EN PLEIN AIR ART MARKET ON JUNE 22 HAS BEEN MOVED TO CANVAS BREWERY LOCATED AT 12 JOHN ST. 📢

Due to this weekend’s inclement weather, the En Plein Air Market schedules to run in River Mill Park on June 22 has been moved to Canvas Brewery located at 12 John St. The market will run from 10am-5pm indoors. Seventeen vendors will be on hand to display and sell their work. There will also be live music from Jack Gaughan and Adina V, Interactive activities by Hear Well Be Well and Red Pine Art Supplies, along with aerial demonstrations by Ascension Aerials.

The day will also still feature the popular En Plein Air painting event. Artists will be painting live in select downtown businesses including Cole Art Market, Cedar Canoe Books, Pharmasave and Up North Games between the hours of 10am-3pm. At 4pm, these paintings will be included in a live auction at Canvas Brewery, with proceeds from the auction going to HfA’s Kareen Burns Scholarship supporting a student studying visual art in a post secondary institution or program.

While we would have much preferred to be outdoors in River Mill Park, we are thankful to Canvas Brewery and the merchants of downtown Huntsville for stepping up and giving the market an indoor home for the day.

We hope you will join us today in Beautiful Downtown Huntsville!

Step into the vibrant world of creativity at the En Plein Air Art Market—a day-long celebration of local artistry amidst the scenic backdrop of outdoor painting and live music. With a maximum of 20 local vendors showcasing their original works, immerse yourself in a diverse array of artistic expressions, from stunning paintings and intricate jewelry to exquisite ceramics, fashion, and beyond. Meet the talented artists, peruse their creations, and take home a unique piece to adorn your life. Join us for a captivating fusion of art, music, and community, where creativity knows no bounds and inspiration flourishes in the open air.

The market also features the popular En Plein Air painting event.  The event originally run by Kelly Holinshead of the Shutterbug Gallery, invites artists and area dignitaries to grab an easel and some paint before choosing an outdoor location downtown to inspire their creations. A few hours later, participants have to put down their brushes. The paintings are then given a bit of drying time before they are auctioned off to the public at 4pm, with proceeds going towards the Kareen Burn Visual Arts Scholarship supporting a local student studying visual arts related studies in a post secondary institution or program.