NEW BERLIN – Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival and Golden Artist Colors present the Plein Aire Painters Art Auction and Reception on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Golden Artist Colors at 188 Bell Road, New Berlin.

What is plein aire? It’s a French expression, which means “in the open air,” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors.  Members of Colorscape Plein Aire Painters of Central New York painted at various locations in the region throughout the summer.

The event is free and open to the public.  Attendees peruse and bid on artwork in a casual setting. Food, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are provided.  Music by Suspicious Hats is also featured.  The auction and reception is made possible through the generous donations of Golden Artist Colors, NBT Bank, and Nazzitto’s Wines & Liquors.