Artists worldwide embrace painting in the Plein Air style, venturing from their studios to paint along roadsides, atop mountains, by the sea, in the gardens and in cities to capture landscapes, still lifes, figures and architecture in their natural, thriving elements.

11th Annual Art in the Park is in one of Western Maryland’s most magnificent settings – Deep Creek Lake State Park at the Discovery Center.
Arrive by boat, car or foot – free admission. Music, food, naturalist programs featured. On the east side of the lake – where recreational choices abound.

Artscape is America's largest free arts festival, attracting 350,000+ attendees over three days. Artscape features 150+ fine artists, fashion designers and craftspeople; visual art exhibits on and off-site, including exhibitions, outdoor sculpture, art cars, photography and the Janet & Walter Sondheim Prize; incredible live concerts on outdoor stages; a full schedule of performing arts including dance, opera, theater, film, experimental music and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra; family events such as hands-on projects, demonstrations, competitions, children's entertainers and street theater; and a delicious, international menu of food and beverages that is available throughout the festival site.