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NoCo ARTS is organizing an Autumn Plein Air Painting Event scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Newton, NC. This event invites artists of all levels to capture the beauty of our charming town as it unfolds around you.Artists will have the opportunity to enter their finished pieces into a judged competition for a chance to win:
🏆 Grand Prize: $200 cash
🏆 People’s Choice: NoCo ARTS Gift Basket
🏆 Honorable Mention: $50 NoCo ARTS Gift Card
🏆 Student Award: $50 NoCo ARTS Gift Card
Artwork will be featured in a “Wet Paint Show” -- celebrating fresh, just-completed artwork created during the event. We will have a special guest judge to be announced soon.
Bring your supplies, find your perfect spot, and be part of a vibrant day of art, community and inspiration. The North College Harvest Fest will also be going on this day from 1pm to 5pm, bringing in more people to add to the fun!
To register, visit: https://nocoartsnc.com/pages/exhibit-application
Check-in will start at 8:30am until 9:00am. Artists are to be back at NoCo ARTS no later than 2:00pm for judging.
The Wet-Paint Show and Awards Reception will be free to attend and open to the public. It will start promptly at 2:30pm.
NoCo ARTS will have finished pieces available for sale online and/or in the gallery through Saturday, October 24th.
For more further information, please contact NoCo ARTS at: [email protected].
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118 North College Avenue, Newton, NC, United States, North Carolina 28658
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