Artists will once again fill the streets of Cedarburg and Ozaukee County this June.

The 21st annual Paint Cedarburg event will take place from June 4-11, bringing 165 artists to the plein air, or outdoor painting, event. Spectators are encouraged to venture through the city and county all week to watch the artists in action.

Participants come from all over Wisconsin and the country to participate.

"Our event is open to everyone," said Barbara Rossi, hospitality chair for the Cedarburg Artists Guild, which hosts the event. "We have a range of professional artists and amateurs. It makes it very interesting and fun to be a part of as an artist or spectator."

Split between both weekends, artists will have the opportunity to showcase their talent and skills in two ways. 

Opening weekend will task artists with painting a specific area in downtown Cedarburg. On Sunday, June 5, those paintings will be up for sale on the Cedarburg City Hall Lawn from 3 to 5 p.m.

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After that, artists will spread out around Ozaukee County to paint any scene or landscape they like. Artists will have all week to make their creations. This art will be showcased and for sale at the Cedarburg Cultural Center from 2 to 9 p.m. June 10 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11.

Awards totaling $10,000 will also be given out to artists.

"If you’re walking around town or driving around Ozaukee County, you’ll see them set up with their easels," Rossi said. "The paintings take a number of hours. You’ll see them on the Milwaukee River, downtown Cedarburg, Covered Bridge Park and all over the county. The artists are very nice and happy to talk with people."

Admission for the event is free. Rossi said the Cedarburg Artists Guild is still looking for volunteers to help with hanging and labeling the art and working with artists and spectators. Anyone interested in volunteering or learning more about the event can do so at www.cedarburgartistsguild.com/paintcedarburg.

Drew Dawson can be reached at ddawson@jrn.com or 262-289-1324.