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Plein Air World Art Day

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The Village in Big Bear Lake
Pine Knot Ave and Village Drive
Big Bear Lake, California 92315
Saturday, April 18, 2026 12:00 PM - April 19
Free

The Public is invited to view some amazing artists and artwork!

April 18th, 12PM - 5PM Village Paint Out Artists will be painting the Village! You are welcome to stroll through and watch an artist put the Village to Canvas!

April 19th, 10AM - 2PM Attend the Gallery Artists will Show/Sell their work. Destination Big Bear, 713 Stocker Rd, BBL

Artists are invited to be our guest in Big Bear!

Village Paint-Out & A Nocturne Demo with Danny Folkman
Morning Plein Air Workshop with Marilyn Froggatt
No Commission Gallery
And, because it’s Big Bear...a Campfire Social
The entire lineup at no cost in celebration of you the Artist
There’s more...We’ve lined up some incredible lodging, graciously discounted...starting with the new lodge on the block; the Burgundy...in their words, “Your Funktastic Escape to a Playful Yesterday," Sessions Retreat, and The Outpost All three are an artist refuge.

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