Calling all local artists and art-appreciators!

The 4th Annual HWBA Plein Air Event honoring Wilbur Niewald (1925–2022) brings local artists together to create side-by-side during the Historic West Bottoms Heritage Days celebration. Spectators can watch the magic unfold, and will even have the opportunity to purchase the original artwork created.

A full weekend of painting across the West Bottoms will take place this May:

Fri, May 15 · Nocturne (optional) · 9–11 p.m. · The Ship / Lemonade Park

Sat, May 16 · Morning Coffee & Sketch · 8:30 a.m. · Liberty Courtyard · $250 Purchase Award at Noon

Sat, May 16 · Afternoon Quick Paint · Registration 12:30 p.m., Painting 1–5 p.m. · Liberty Courtyard · Judging at 5:10 p.m.

Sun, May 17 · Morning Quick Paint · 8:30 a.m., Painting 9 a.m.–Noon · 1601 Genessee · $500 Purchase Award

Sun, May 17 · Final Turn-In & Judging · 1 p.m. · Rock Island Bridge · Best in Show, Historic Preservation & People’s Choice Awards

All events are free for artists to participate with purchase awards at every session.

Come watch local artists bring their vision to life through unique, original creations and take advantage of the opportunity to purchase a beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpiece to bring home!

Discover all of the fun and excitement in store for this year’s month-long Heritage Days by checking out the full event schedule: https://www.hwb-kc.com/heritage-days