Sunset Hills Montessori School’s PTA is seeking artisans and crafters for their 2nd Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Show that will be held Saturday, Sept. 20. In addition to gaining exposure and making some money, artists can feel good in knowing that they will also be contributing to a good cause as all registration fees will be used to construct a new library for the students of Sunset Hills Montessori School. Entries will be accepted until Sept. 5 or the show fills whichever happens first. Booth space prices range from $75- $125 depending on location. Download an application at www.sunsethillsmontessori.com or contact Heather Briggs at hkswann@hotmail.com or Navara Jordan at nljevents@yahoo.com.
The Paint Herndon Plein Air Competition & Art Exhibit, to be held Aug. 29-Sept.1. Artists are invited to participate in "Paint Herndon" visit www.ArtSpaceHerndon.org. Work of competition artists will hang in ArtSpace gallery for one month. Preview art exhibit is free to public.
Paint Herndon Quick Sketch & Finale occurs Monday, Sept. 1, at 11 a.m. Artists of all ages are welcome to join this light-hearted event at ArtSpace Herndon 750 Center St., Herndon. Bring paints, pencils, pastels or even crayons to check-in. Cost is $10 for each artist. Create a new piece of artwork on this day and return it to the Herndon Old Town Hall green by 3 p.m. for judging and the opportunity to win prizes. The artwork of three winners will be chosen to hang in the gallery. Awards event at 6 p.m. at ArtSpace Herndon. Exhibit and awards event free to the public.
Grand opening of the ArtSpace Herndon gallery with exhibit of Plein Air Paintings, from Sept. 1-28, at ArtSpace Herndon at 750 Center St., Herndon. Free.