The Events of Los Gatos Plein Air 2012
Dates: June 14th through 16th, 2012
Friday, June 15th — VIP Artists Reception and Silent Auction
6:30-10:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 16th — Fine Art Exhibit and Silent Auction
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Los Gatos Town Plaza
By Day:
Tuesday, June 12th The artists will arrive on the morning of Wednesday, June 1st, have their canvases stamped and then begin painting throughout Los Gatos and its surrounding hills and communities. Look for them around the area!
June 13th–15th Artists will continue to paint until 5:00 p.m. Friday evening.
Friday Evening, June 15th, 6:30-10:00 p.m. — VIP Artists Reception and Silent Auction. This is a ticketed event and includes a sneak preview of the artist’s choice paintings, with guests having the opportunity to meet the artists, and to purchase the artists’ favorite works while enjoying the music of the acoustic soul/pop duo Almost Honest, fine wine, and gourmet appetizers.
Saturday, June 16th. 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Fine Art Exhibit and Silent Auction, Los Gatos Town Plaza. The public and artists gather at the Los Gatos Town Plaza to view the framed paintings. Admission is free. Enjoy wine from local wineries and mingle with the artists while viewing the treasures of the town and bay area as depicted on canvas. Listen to live music, watch artists paint, and bid on work for purchase at the silent auction portion of the day. The exhibit is juried and an awards presentation will take place at the end of the day.

Paul Kratter | White Doors
Second Place, Cool Cat Award 2010

Claire Verbiest | Art Museum Los Gatos
Artist's Choice Award 2010