Work by Carol Dixon is part of the Plein Nuts Group exhibit.
Ten members of the Just Plein Nuts outdoor painting group exhibit their work from Jan. 3 to Feb. 8, in the main gallery at the Kingsport Renaissance Center.
Brenda Bundrant, Carol Dixon, Don Gotterbarn, MaryAnn Grib, Janet Hartmann, Kathy Hawk, David Kramer, Jennifer Phipps, Kathleen Turner and John Youssi are outdoor (plein air) painting enthusiasts from around the region. They have met and painted together at a variety of locations throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The exhibit features recent work either completed at or inspired by these outdoor painting experiences. These images will be on display and available for sale.
No formal reception is planned for this exhibit, due to ongoing Covid-19 concerns. Paintings will be on view in the gallery under social distancing guidelines. The Renaissance Center is located at 1200 E. Center Street, Kingsport, Tennessee, on the second floor. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Enter at the back of the building.
Just Plein Nuts is an informal group of regional painters who enjoy the challenge of painting outdoors, working to capture the light and color of on-location subjects. Emphasized by notable 19th century artists, plein air painting has developed an enthusiastic following in recent years, inspiring plein air painting groups and special events around the country.
The Kingsport Art Guild is committed to creating opportunities for the Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia communities to experience and showcase the visual arts through instructional classes, educational lectures, special events and exhibitions. For complete information on all events and classes visit www.kingsportartguild.com or call 423-246-1227.
