The Tryon Area Plein Air Society (TAPAS) will hold its August paint-out on Saturday, Aug. 6 at 9 a.m. This month’s event will be at the home and garden of Eleanor Delehanty, 2304 West Lakeshore Drive at Lake Lanier, located between Landrum and Tryon.

TAPAS paint-outs are held on the first Saturday of each month.

En plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air” and is used to describe outdoor painting, which has been in vogue since the time of the Impressionists.

If you are a painter (beginner, advanced or professional) who would like to paint outdoors,  the Tryon Area Plein Air Society (TAPAS) is continuing the tradition and welcomes new members.

In addition to participating in and promoting plein air painting, TAPAS is for connecting members with one another as painting companions and providing opportunities to paint local landscapes outdoors. The group also promotes community awareness of plein-air painting through exhibits and the organization of paint-outs.

There are no membership costs or dues for TAPAS group participation, but please bring your own supplies.

For more information, email nctapas@gmail.com or call Carl Cartee at 864-457-5122.

– article submitted by Gloria R. Owenby