Schedule of Events

The annual Mountain Maryland Plein Air program invites artists from across the country as well as members of our community to join the fun. Whether it's watching for artists and easels popping up in locations across Allegany and Garrett counties, or supporting the arts through our annual reveal event, there is something for everyone.

The 12th Annual Mountain Maryland Plein Air Competition will take place in June 12-17, 2023, and is sure to be an exciting time in our community!

View our 2023 schedule below:

Monday, June 12

8:30AM-10:00AM
Artist Registration & Breakfast
*Allegany Arts Council

10:00AM-11:00AM
Artist Orientation
*Allegany Arts Council

Tuesday, June 13

11:00AM-5:00PM
Preview Exhibition Open
*Saville Gallery - Allegany Arts Council

6:00PM-8:00PM
Artist Welcome Party

Wednesday, June 14

11:00AM-5:00PM
Preview Exhibition Open
*Saville Gallery - Allegany Arts Council

Thursday, June 15

11:00AM-5:00PM
Preview Exhibition Open
*Saville Gallery - Allegany Arts Council

6:30PM-8:30PM
Levitt AMPĀ  Cumberland Music Series Concert
*Festival Grounds at Canal Place

Friday, June 16

8:30AM-11:00AM
Artist Drop-Off Completed Works
*Ali Ghan Shrine Club

11:00AM-4:00PM
Preview Exhibition Open
*Saville Gallery - Allegany Arts Council

6:00PM-8:00PM
Plein Air Reveal & Awards*
*Ali Ghan Shrine Club

Saturday, June 17

9:00AM-10:00AM
Quick Draw Registration
*Downtown Cumberland - location TBD based upon downtown construction schedule

10:00AM-12:00PM
Quick Draw
*Downtown Cumberland

12:15PM-1:00PM
Quick Draw Judging & Awards
*Downtown Cumberland - location TBD based upon downtown construction schedule


Upcoming Events

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