_ANNUAL EVENTS:


Rise and Shine
Bloom
Plein Air:
Workshops; Event Details;
Art Exhibit and more
Music at Harry's Place
Dancin' at Harry's Place
Saturdays in the Park
and Movies at Harry's Place

2010 Edge of the Rock Plein Air Painting Events

Plein Air Workshops
May 21-22
Also weekend of Beloit's annual ArtWalk
Oil instructor: Nancie King Mertz
Watercolor instructor: Mary Ann Inman
Click here for details, registration forms and instructor bios.

Edge of the Rock Teen and Professional
Plein Air Painting Events
June 3-11
Join competing artists painting outdoors along the riverfront.
The Professional Purchase Prize awards are $1,500, $1,000 and $750. Honorable mentions of $250 will also be given. Cash awards for the Teen Division (ages 13-19) are $100, $75, and $50. Click here for event details, rules and registration forms.

View the 2009 Edge of the Rock Plein Air Artworks.
Learn more about the "Plein Air" style of painting (pdf format).

Painting Demonstration by Nancie King Mertz
June 10
Noted plein air artist and 2010 workshop instructor and judge, Nancie will paint in different mediums in two locations during the day. Let's hope for lots of sunlight!
Locations and times to be determined. Check back soon for updates!

Galerie Stroll
June 11 from 6-9 p.m. and June 12 from 2-5 p.m.
Enjoy local hospitality through downtown Beloit in a café setting on the riverbend and live music during your visit to 5 galleries within walking distance. Click here for event details. Please check back often for more details and updates!

Judging, Exhibit and Sale
Saturday, June 12 at Vision Beloit
The Public is invited to view the exhibit beginning at 2 p.m. Judges awards and cash prizes will be announced at 3 p.m. Vision Beloit is located at 500 Public Street.