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The Friends of Brightwood Park and the Westfield Art Association are hosting
Art in the Park. A plein air event.

Press Release 

Register HERE

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The Friends of Brightwood Park and the Westfield Art Association are hosting Art in the Park. A plein air event.About this eventAttention artist. Bring your easel, brushes and paints, and set up in Brightwood Park. Create a quick painting with fellow artists. There will be an opportunity to display your art at the end of the event if you choose to. We will have a judge and award prizes.
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First Place $50
Second Place $30
Third Place $25

About Westfield Art Association:
Since 1922, the Westfield Art Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, completely volunteer organization, has provided art education and public exhibitions, and continues today to actively encourage its many members in the pursuit of individual artistic goals and growth. All mediums. All experience levels. All welcome.
westfieldartassociation.org



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Saturday June 25
Rain date Sunday June 26
10 am – 3 pm

Art in the Brightwood Park, Plein Air Painting

                10 am arrival and set up

                Timed paint session 11-2

                Set up paintings for judging 2-2:30

                Judging 2:30

Open to the public. 

$ 20 fee for non-Westfield Art Association and non-FOBP 


Children accompanied by a parent will be able to register on a 1st come 1st serve basis starting next month through the town Recreation committee.
 It is free to children. Ages 5 -12. One additional prize of $25 will be awarded in children's category.
To register, go to:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-the-brightwood-park-plein-air-painting-tickets-318427995707



https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-in-the-brightwood-park-plein-air-painting-tickets-318427995707

Location

Brightwood Park is on the North end of Prospect Street.  Go past Franklin School and look for the entrance on the left.

What Our Members Are Saying

"I love the work you are doing at Brightwood.  Your efforts have shone a light on the essential elements of the park that we all cherish: its natural beauty and tranquility."

"I have a deep fondness for Brightwood park and would like to see it restored, remain natural and continue to be a site of passive recreation."

"I loved growing up in Brightwood Park !"


"I found Brightwood a few years ago and it's a great place to find wildlife, fish, and enjoy nature. Nice and quiet; good place to un wind and relax. Love it!!!"

​"As a resident for almost thirty years in the Brightwood area of Westfield, I am thrilled to see what is happening to improve and preserve Brightwood park for today and future generations. "


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