Watch artists paint the Smokies in the park this September

The public is invited to watch 20 nationally acclaimed artists paint across the park starting Sunday, September 24th through Thursday, September 28th in various locations.

The opportunity to watch the artists create is free and open to the public. Visitors can see them at the following locations:  

• Sunday, September 24: artists paint in areas across Great Smoky Mountains National Park 
• Monday, September 25: artists paint from sunrise to 3 p.m. in Cades Cove 
• Tuesday, September 26: artists paint from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elkmont 
• Wednesday, September 27: artists paint from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Elkmont
• Thursday, September 28: artists paint in areas across the park

Plein Air in the park is sponsored by Friends of the Smokies, the official nonprofit partner of the park.