Summer Solstice Plein Air Paint Out and Lambert Packard Tour
Recently there has been significant interest in St Johnsbury's architect Lambert Packard and his remarkable contribution to the town's historic streetscape.
This year on the Summer Solstice, Wednesday June 21, our very own historian, Bob Swartz, will lead a walking tour along Main St and relate some of the interesting and detailed facts about this prolific and extraordinary man. For instance, of the 25 buildings that Packard completed on Main Street, only 4 are gone, lost to fire. We will learn to identify his signature architectural style and gain a new appreciation for his most important works.
Also, in combination with the walking tour, we would like to invite any artists to participate in a Solstice Plein Air Paint Out along Main St to depict some of the Lambert Packard homes and buildings in art form. Artists of any level and medium are welcome to participate. There is no instruction or critique, just a wonderful way to spend the long evening hours of the Summer Solstice among other creatives.
Here are the details for Wednesday June 21:
Walking Tour:
Gather early evening for some introductory remarks about Lambert Packard and the streetscape you will learn more about.
Walk starts at 7pm and lasts about an hour
Finishes at the Courthouse on Eastern and Main.
Limited to 12 walkers
Plein Air Paint Out:
Set up on the highlighted area of St J *Map provided.
Paint until 9pm, or longer for nocturnes.
Free to participate but artists must register to paint.
Paintings may be exhibited during Final Friday, June 30.
Details and exact locations will be provided with your reply to author.
Please reply early with your interest in participating in either event as SPACE IS VERY LIMITED!
First come first serve.
Please NO DROP INS!
Rain date TBD.
Thank you and we look forward to celebrate Lambert Packard with you!
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