About This Event

Capture Edinburgh's beauty in our Plein Air Competition! Bring your own art supplies, head out & about and return with a work of artwork! Plein Air Competition Bring along your own art supplies and head to the Cornerstone Centre at St John’s Church from 11am on Sunday 22nd November, where your canvas or paper will be officially stamped by the organisers. Then head out and capture the beauty of Edinburgh in all its glory — whether it’s rain, shine or a bit of both! All artistic mediums are welcome - painting, drawing, sketching, pastels, watercolour, acrylics, oils and more. Just bring whatever materials you love to work with along with you on the day. Return your completed artwork to the EMAS team at the Cornerstone Centre by 2pm for the chance to win a fantastic Gift Card courtesy of our friends at the Edinburgh Art Shop. Judging: 2.30pm by the Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show Committee. Event details: Sunday 22nd November | from 11am–2pm Open to all ages and artistic levels. (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) Dress appropriately for the weather conditions! All proceeds from ticket sales for this event go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

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