MARQUETTE — Come paint in historic Marquette and on the shores of Lake Superior! Pre-registration is now open for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival, featuring $2,500 in awards and prizes.

Paint in one or both of the plein air sessions for one price:

≤ DUSK to DARK – 5-10 p.m. June 28. Capture the essence of the evening light as it turns to darkness! Completed artwork must be turned in by 10 p.m.

≤ PAINT THE DAYLIGHT – 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. June 29. Capture diverse and beautiful landscapes, architecture, and shoreline areas of Marquette! Completed artwork must be turned in by 4:30 p.m.

Choose your entry level: Professional/advanced – $25 pre-registration/ $30 day of event; novice/intermediate/recreational – $15 pre-registration/ $20 day of event

Registration includes Friday and Saturday plein air sessions, awards ceremony, reception, and public exhibit/sale. Paintings may be priced for sale at the exhibit.