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Coming into the Open

Artists to paint ‘en plein air’ at September First Friday event in downtown Camas

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Artist Anna Norris paints en plein air "in the open air" during the 2017 Plein Air art event in downtown Camas. This year's event, featuring several artists working "in the open air," will take place throughout the day, Friday, Sept. 7. (Post-Record file photo)

Several artists will take a more natural approach to their craft at the September First Friday event in downtown Camas, painting “en plein air” the French term for painting outdoors “in the open air,” throughout the day on Friday, Sept. 7.

Plein air artists will set up their easels on various streets throughout Camas’ historic downtown from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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