The term "en plein air" means painting "in the open air."

Plein air artists will be painting scenes throughout Lakeside, especially lakefront landscapes. Lakesiders are invited to watch them paint throughout the weekend.

This year, there will be an additional opportunity to purchase artwork produced during the weekend at the Open Air Gallery, located in front of Hoover Auditorium on Third Street. The Open Air Gallery will display painted images from the weekend, preceding the evening Hoover Auditorium performance from 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 16.