WARSAW — The Lakeland Art Association will host the Paint Plein Air event in conjunction with Warsaw’s First Friday, Art-ober.

 Artists from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois have been invited to participate in this event.  There is no entry fee for artists.

Artists will check in between 6:30 am and 9 am that morning, paint subjects or scenes around Warsaw and return to downtown Warsaw around 4:30 pm. A judge will choose the top three places and an honorable mention winner, which will be announced that night.  

The mission of the Lakeland Art Association is to further the visual arts in Kosciusko and surrounding counties by challenging the creative spirit of local artists and community residents.  LAA strives to nurture its artist members through opportunities for camaraderie, skill development, the sharing of creative endeavors and public exhibits.  LAA is also committed to encouraging the next generation of artists and potential art enthusiasts by promoting and supporting visual arts education and events.  Contact the Lakeland Art Center & Gallery at [email protected], 574-267-5568 or 574-457-6085 with any question.