ARIZONA STATE PARKS: For Immediate Release
Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partners. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997. Contact by Email: pio(at)azstateparks.gov

Plein Air "Paint Out" on September 27 at Dead Horse Ranch State Park

(Phoenix, Arizona - September 23, 2008) - Arizona State Parks and Arizona Plein Air Painters will host a "Plein Air" Artist event on Saturday, September 27th at Dead Horse Ranch State Park in Cottonwood from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

"Plein Air" means in the open air. It refers to the practice of painting outdoors. At the "Plein Air" events, artists will look for something within the state park and draw or paint something that sparks their interest. They will then complete the work during the event and submit the piece for judging by their fellow plein air artists. At 12 p.m., the artists will gather to judge their peers' work.

The "Paint Outs" began as part of State Parks 50th anniversary celebrations in 2007 and will continue throughout 2008. The finalist from each one will have the opportunity to display their piece at a gallery show from January 10 through February 1, 2009 at Tubac Presidio State Historic Park. There will be a "Fun Paint Out" that will not be judged on January 10, 2009. An opening reception will be held immediately following the "Fun Paint Out."

For more information about the "paint out" on September 27th call Dead Horse Ranch State Park at (928) 634-5283. The Park Entrance Fee is waived for participating artists. The park is located in Cottonwood. Take I-17 north to Hwy 260, west to Hwy 89A (Main Street) to 10th Street north. Park is located off 10th Street on the right hand side.

For more information about other "paint outs" or the opening reception call (602) 542-4174. For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

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