Visitors

A visit to the Fortress of Louisbourg, the largest reconstructed 18th century French fortified town in North America, is a series of experiences that set a mood. Stone walls, cobblestone streets, post and beam construction, and interpreters in lavish period costumes help to create the look, texture and mood of another time. Cannons on stone ramparts, [...]

Throughout the two day event, the artists will be sending their completed Plein Air works back to the Event Gallery.
The under the Arch Event Gallery, located at the Fortress Louisbourg Visitor Centre, will be open between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm (no Park entrance needed) and set up as a silent auction, with a take [...]

Each day of the Under the Arch Plein Air Event, bidders will vote on the piece they believe to be the Best in Show. The artist which receives the most votes each day will be awarded a piece of  Jingdezhen Porcelain. The story of the Jingdezhen Porcelain holds great ties to both the Fortress and [...]

Every artist will receive an Under the Arch t-shirt to wear the days of the event. These shirts will serve to identify the artists for visitors and also keep the artists visible and safe while painting along or near the streets of Louisbourg.