Power outage doesn't stop 2024 Plein Air Festival opening reception

Through the first week in June, residents may have noticed a larger-than-usual number of artists painting outdoors in Niwot and throughout Boulder County. They were working as part of the 2024 Open Studios Plein Air Festival, a juried experience open to artists throughout Colorado and the United States.

This year's event was the first time the festival has been held since before the pandemic and l...