The Arts of Great Falls has been privledged to host a special exhibit by the NOVA Plein Air Artists for the past three years.  Everyone is invited to the opening reception and 1st Friday Art Walk on Friday, Sep 6 from 6-8pm.  Alternatively, stop by during Open Gallery hours Wednesdays from 12-4pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm to see this gorgeous exhibit.   All artwork is available for sale.

Perspective is personal to one’s viewpoint.. A slight shift of direction of the artist’s gaze changes everything - the lighting, the composition, the feeling within the scene: something plein air artists give serous consideration even before painting. Then, artists punctuate their work with their own experiences to communicate a story unique to them. In this show, like paintings are purposely grouped together to support each one’s chosen subject, setting, and/or mood. These thirteen NOVA Plein Air Artists (NPAA) approach their distinctly separate viewpoints of

landscapes and subjects in this collection of 42 paintings.

Founded in 2016, NOVA Plein Air Artists (NPAA) was formed when two artists wished to explore the idea of painting outdoors. Since then, NPAA has evolved into a creative network of local artists committed to painting weekly at organized “paint-outs.” Plein air locations are chosen for their diversity in landscape and local geography, varying from parks to rustic farms, vineyards, and urban settings within the Northern Virginia and Greater Washington, DC area. NPAA’s members, many of whom are also painters of other subjects such as still life, genre, and portraiture, actively participate in plein air competitions and gallery shows throughout the year.  NPAA Membership is by invitation only.