The Los Alamos Arts Council and the Plein Air Painters of New Mexico present 'Let’s Go Fly A Kite', a paint-out and exhibition opening Friday, May 1 at the Fuller Lodge Art Center Gallery. The show features works created by 28 local and regional artists who painted outdoors at the 30th Annual Kite Festival and around the community, with many pieces depicting kites and their fliers at Overlook Park. A reception for LAAC members runs from 4:30-5:30 PM, followed by a public reception from 5:30-7 PM; the exhibition continues through May 29th.
This event matters because it highlights community engagement with the visual arts through a collaborative paint-out tied to a beloved local festival, offering residents and visitors a chance to purchase unique, place-based artworks. It also underscores the Los Alamos Arts Council's role as a cultural anchor in the region, operating the Fuller Lodge Art Center and providing year-round programming that fosters local artistic talent and public participation.