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Art in the Open 2014: How was it for you?

Although a few visiting painters still remain to see other parts of our island, another AITO festival has receded into memory and archive.

If you have any recollections or comments please post them here. Good or bad, we'd love to hear them.

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Comment by Dot Courson on August 14, 2014 at 0:05: What a great experience! The best thing about Wexford and AITO was the people. All my students were great and so receptive and it was a pleasure teaching here. The AITO staff was just delightful and helpful and concerned for everyone's needs. Well organized too-- with volunteers and artists who go out of their way to be helpful and attentive to the group. I've already been telling my friends in the US that Ireland is the place to be for plein air. The locations where we painted were beautiful with painting possibilities from every angle. En route to our various painting locations, many times I wanted to bus to pull over to let us out to paint the scenic hillsides in rural areas! Its ALL beautiful! People in Ireland (and especially Wexford) are friends from first meeting- so warm and delightfully fun! Hard to pinpoint the best moment. It was great and I can't wait to come back!

Comment by Norah Blount on August 11, 2014 at 14:16: Just brilliant, great value and great workshops. The only think I would change is the area I stayed in as it was outside Wexford but I booked it at the last minute, I was also sorry I did not stay for the 7 days of paint - outs. Lesson learned - book early, close to Wexford town and stay for the week.

Thank you for all the hard work all involved