Walt Disney World has announced its final line-up of plein air artists (on-location painting) and other artists for its “An Art in the Garden” weekend at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 26 – March 28.
Nearly 30 artists, located at pavilions around the World Showcase will be present to showcase their skills at conveying the beauty found in the annual event. In addition to seeing plein air artists in action, several of whom are members of the Plein Air Florida organization, Disney guests will be able to see unique, finished works of art.
Check out the video, below, of this year's festival, submitted by Don Gwornak to Orlando's Attractions Magazine
For Disney guests who will be at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, here is a list of who to expect, and where:
Canada Tent
- Ronda Maseman
- Karen Fullerton
- Pat Cummins
- Barbara Perotti
- Peter Otfinoski
Mexico Tent
- Doug Bringle
- Bill Secunda
- Vince Sansone
- Carolyn Bellino & Peter Spence
- Rhonda Counts
Plein Air Artists: Canada
- Charles Dickinson
- Linda Blondheim
- Jackie Schindehette
- Scott Heistand
Plein Air Artists: France
- Christophe Cardot
- Mary Jane Volkmann
- L. Diane Johnson
- Joe Taylor
Plein Air Artists: Italy
- Dorothy Gardiner
- Kathie Wobie
- Jose Rodriguez
- Linda Pence
Plein Air Artists: United Kingdom
- Charles Schaeffer
- Stewart Jones
- Sharon Crute
- Durinda Cheek
Part of the “Art in the Garden” themed weekend is the “Kids Paint Out” experience. The hand-one activity offers children the opportunity to paint with the encouragement and help of a professional artist.
Also on the schedule for this weekend, for the Flower Power Concerts series, is Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas. Starship, best known "We Built This City," will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m.
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
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