Plein Air Soirée | September 17
- Executive Director
- 3 days ago
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Get a Taste of Art at the Plein Air Soirée
Join the Floyd Center for the Arts for a special evening of art, food, live music, and conversation during the 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial.
The Plein Air Soirée takes place Thursday, September 17, from 6–8 PM at the Floyd EcoVillage & Event Center, bringing together participating artists, patrons, and art lovers for one of the signature events of Biennial Week.
Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres catered by Maples Restaurant & Tavern, a complimentary drink, and live music by Jennifer Brooke and Mike Mitchell while spending time with the 30 artists participating in this year’s Biennial.
Small Art Sale
The evening will also feature an exclusive Small Art Sale with original works donated by participating Biennial artists. Each piece will be 8x10 inches or smaller and priced at $250 or less, offering guests a special opportunity to take home an original work while supporting the arts.
Proceeds from the Small Art Sale benefit the Floyd Center for the Arts Education Program.
Tickets & Patron Passes
Individual event tickets are available for guests who would like to attend the Plein Air Soirée:
Individual: $50 | Couple: $90
Want to experience even more of Plein Air Week? Patron Passes include the Plein Air Soirée, plus special perks at Monday’s Meet-the-Artist Reception and exclusive early access to Saturday’s Collectors Preview.
Individual Patron Pass: $80 | Couple Patron Pass: $150
Volunteer During Plein Air Week
Want to be part of the action? Volunteers are needed throughout the Biennial to help welcome artists and guests, assist with hospitality, support special events, and help make this exciting week possible.
Volunteer sign-up:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AAAA622A4FBC07-64897545-5thfloyd#/
Plein Air Soirée
Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 6–8 PM Floyd EcoVillage & Event Center
188 EcoVillage Trail SE, Floyd, VA
The Plein Air Soirée is proudly sponsored by the Floyd EcoVillage & Event Center.
The 5th Floyd Plein Air Biennial is proudly supported by lead sponsor Clark Gas & Oil Co., with generous support from Floyd EcoVillage, OmniBuild General Contractors, Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech, Montgomery Museum of Art & History, Finn Graphics, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Dixon Ticonderoga, Williamsburg Artist Oil Colors, Golden Artist Colors, Art Supplies Wholesale, Guerrilla Painter, Judson’s Art Outfitters, Ampersand, Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Get your ticket or Patron Pass today and join us for a memorable evening celebrating the artists, artwork, and community at the heart of Floyd Plein Air.
