Mendocino Open Paint Out – Plein Air Festival & Wrap Party

Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) Plein Air Festival (Sept 18-23) Celebrating a decade of artistry, the Mendocino Art Center presents MOPO, a week-long plein air painting festival. Watch over 60 artists capture the Mendocino Coast’s unique beauty, participate in various daily events, and experience the magical transformation of MAC. All events are free, with safety and community at the heart. Dive into the world of plein air painting and be a part of Mendocino’s rich artistic tradition. Details at MendocinoArtCenter.org/pleinair.

MOPO Day 6: Quick Draw, Awards & Wrap Party! Feel the rush of the Quick Draw event from 10am-12pm, where the day’s painting location is a mystery until the last minute. Cast your votes from 2-4pm and await the awards presentation. Celebrate the culmination of a week of art at the Wrap Party from 5-9pm, meet the artists, enjoy a drink, meet the artists, enjoy music from Steven Bates and buy a piece of the magic to take home. Experience the best of Mendocino artistry!