Pictured is Marybeth Harrison painting at the Mariposa Museum and History Center.
Mariposa will once again become an open-air studio this spring as the Sierra Artists Gallery hosts the second annual Mariposa Paint Out.
The event is a five-day plein air celebration running April 22–26. The event draws professional and emerging artists — as well as art lovers — to Mariposa and the surrounding Yosemite region.
Gallery organizers say the Paint Out is quickly establishing Mariposa as a destination for creative talent, offering artists the chance to capture everything from downtown’s historic charm to the dramatic landscapes of Yosemite and the Merced River Canyon.
Throughout the week, roughly 40 artists will spread out across the region to paint on location. Maps of picturesque locations where you may spot some artists at work will be available at the gallery during the week.
Three workshops led by award-winning instructors will also be offered, with registration available at SierraArtists- Gallery.com
A highlight of the week will be the Friday night nocturne paint-out on April 24 in downtown Mariposa. Residents are encouraged to dine locally, enjoy the evening atmosphere and watch artists at work under the glow of streetlights and storefronts.
Teresa Sharp is shown painting on the corner of 5th and Highway 140.
The public is invited to join the festivities at noon on Sunday, April 26, at the Mariposa Government Center, where artists’ freshly completed works will be judged for cash awards.
Visitors may also cast a ballot for the People’s Choice Award before browsing the lively “wet paint sale,” where original pieces are sold directly off the easel.
For details or to register as a participant, visit www.SierraArtistsGallery.com or email MariposaSierraArtists@gmail.com.
Diane Irwin is shown painting at Mariposa Creek.
April’s Featured Artist at the Sierra Art Gallery is Rosalie Thurston. Thurston has always had a passion for art, from crafts and sewing to creative design. Three years ago, she discovered painting, opening a new world of creative expression. Now a professional painter, Thurston shares her talent through vibrant works inspired by Yosemite and historic Mariposa, capturing both the beauty of the landscape and her own imaginative journey. This is the window display at the gallery.
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