KENSINGTON, MD, 2024 –The Montgomery Art Association (MAA) celebrates more than 200 local artists by producing one of the region’s longest-running and largest art shows. The annual three-day Paint the Town Labor Day Show will take place at the Kensington Historic Armory, 3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, MD, August 31-September 2. The event is free and open to the public.
The judged art show features hundreds of pieces of artwork by member artists from the DC area. Teresa Oaxaca serves as the judge, evaluating work in nine categories. Best in Show is awarded to the first-place winner of the Kensington category, which receives the esteemed Bertha Clum Prize. All works are for sale, including original paintings, sculpture, and photography as well as prints and notecards in the exhibition’s marketplace. In addition to the main show, MAA will host its annual plein air competition. Local artists will also offer live demonstrations.
Saturday, August 31
Plein air competition, 7 am-3 pm
Show open, 11 am-6 pm
Live art demo from painter Jennifer Lynn Beaudet, 1-2 pm
Live art demo from painter Glen Kessler, 2:30-3:30 pm
Awards ceremony, 6-7 pm
Sunday, September 1
Exhibition and sale open, 11 am-5 pm
Live music from the Wilson Jazz Duo, 11:30 am
Live art demo from painter Sam Guindon, 12-1 pm
Monday, September 2
Town of Kensington Labor Day Parade & Festival, 10 am-2 pm
Exhibition and sale open, 10 am-5 pm
Live art demo from artist Ella Bella, 11 am-1 pm
Customers pick up purchases, 5-8 pm
Tuesday, September 3
Customers pick up purchases, 9-11 am
