•
Debbie Kerr (Evergreen, CO)
• Jessica Wicken (Aurora, C
O)
• Jane Christie (Evergr
een, CO)
• Joni Emily (Rox
borough, CO)
• Judith Gilm
an (Denver, CO)
• Theresa
Beck (Boulder, CO)
• Maria
Tuttle (Oakland, CA)
*Denotes returning artist
from In Plein Sight 2016
Participating artists w
ill have the opportunity to paint within a variety of Jeffco Open Space Par
ks throughout the week including Lair O’ the Bear Park, Alderfer/Three Sist
ers Park, Elk Meadow Park, Centennial Cone Park and along the Clear Creek T
rail in downtown Golden. The artists will be joining In Plein Sight from ac
ross the state of Colorado and as far as Oakland, CA.
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The artwork created throughout the week will be displayed and a
vailable for purchase in an extensive art show and sale at the Golden Commu
nity Center, 1470 10th St, Golden, CO September 12 – 16. Gallery hours are
3 – 6 p.m. Wed. – Fri.; 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat.; and, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.&n
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“Our volunteer-led board works closely with
Jeffco Open Space to advocate for the conservation of key lands,” says PLA
N Jeffco Co-President Michelle Poolet. “We are dedicated to the preservatio
n of our green spaces and we feel that now more than ever, education is a n
ecessity to ensure our open space parks and trails are properly maintained
so they can continue to be enjoyed for generations to come. In Plein Sight
is a wonderful opportunity for all ages to learn about what PLAN Jeffco doe
s, as well as have an opportunity to take a beautiful rendering of Jeffco O
pen Space home to enjoy.”
In Plein Sight CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Monday, Sept. 10 – Saturday, Sept. 15
, 2018
WHAT: Plein air painting week, f
eaturing 25 artists painting from dawn to dusk to capture their impressions
of the Jeffco Open Space scenic vistas.
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- Monday, Sept. 10, 2018: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
at Lair O’ the Bear Park (Idledale, CO)
- Tuesday, Sept. 11,
2018: Artists’ choice – any location within Jeffco Open Space
- Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Alderfer
/Three Sisters Park (Evergreen, CO)
- Thursday, Sept. 13, 201
8: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Elk Meadow Park (Evergreen, CO)
- Friday, Sept. 14, 2018: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Centennial Cone Par
k (Golden, CO)
- Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018: 7 a.m. –
4 p.m. along the Clear Creek Trail in Golden, west from the corner of 10th
St. and Washington Ave. (Golden, CO)
Wednesday,
Sept. 12 – Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018
WHAT: Gallery display of all plein air paintings created throughout the week, o
n view and on sale to the public.
WHERE: G
olden Community Center, 2nd floor, Clear Creek Room, 1470 10th Street, Gold
en
GALLERY HOURS: 3 – 6 p.m. Wed. – Fri.; 10 a.m
. – 8 p.m. Sat.; and, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun.
For more information about In Plein Sight visit www.planjeffco.org. &
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About PLAN Jeffco
PLAN Jef
fco is a nonprofit volunteer-led organization of open space advocates based
in Jefferson County, CO that works to preserve open space by educating and
motivating citizens, monitoring and cooperating with government agencies a
nd working with aligned associations and citizens. For over 45 years, PLAN
Jeffco has advocated conservation of key lands as open space. In 1972, PLAN
Jeffco initiated a ballot resolution that created the Jefferson County Ope
n Space Program. The resolution provided for a ½ percent sales tax in Jeffe
rson County that established its award-winning program. PLAN Jeffco believe
s that publicly owned and preserved open space is the cornerstone of any la
nd use policy with a goal to provide citizens with enhanced quality of life
. This provides economic benefits for the County and the Denver Metro area.
For more information, visit
www.planje
ffco.org.
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