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This juried festival is a premiere gathering of 35 of the top plein air artists in the country, and is the largest of its kind in South Florida.
For those who aren't familiar with this popular art form, en plein air is a French expression that means "in open air," and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The public can observe artists painting at picturesque sites located throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties, participate in demos or workshops where they will have the unique opportunity to learn from the most highly-regarded plein air artists in the country, and later return to the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery to view and purchase the brand-new, wet paintings - perhaps on Friday's VIP, ticketed Collectors' Party!
Our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival is a non-stop, week-long festival packed with exciting events and opportunities to learn the art of plein air, participate in sharing your own plein air art with the world, watch top artists compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes, and collect beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.
For those who aren't familiar with this popular art form, en plein air is a French expression that means "in open air," and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors. The public can observe artists painting at picturesque sites located throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties, participate in demos or workshops where they will have the unique opportunity to learn from the most highly-regarded plein air artists in the country, and later return to the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery to view and purchase the brand-new, wet paintings - perhaps on Friday's VIP, ticketed Collectors' Party!
Our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival is a non-stop, week-long festival packed with exciting events and opportunities to learn the art of plein air, participate in sharing your own plein air art with the world, watch top artists compete for over $20,000 in cash and prizes, and collect beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork.
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Congratulations to our 7th Annual Plein Air Festival winners!
A special congratulations to:
Jenny and Larry Schorr Grand Prize Winner: Maria Marino, for "Anchored at Port Salerno"
First Place Winner: Patrick Saunders, for "Meggy's Path"
Second Place Winner: Richie Vios, for "The City Hall"
Pat and Bud DeAloia Third Place Winner: Allen Kriegshauser, for "Dappled Light"
Honorable Mention - Best Figurative: Kathleen Denis, for "Recharge"
Honorable Mention - Best Urban Landscape: Stephen Wysocki, for "Towers in the Sand"
Honorable Mention - Best Boat: Alison Leigh Menke, for "Lighthouse Inlet"
Honorable Mention - Best Seascape: Stewart White, for "Scrubscape"
Honorable Mention - Best Nocturne: Kari Ganoung Ruiz, for "Morning Comes Early"
Honorable Mention - Best of South Florida (Curator's Choice): Olena Babak, for "Colors of Turquoise"
Sue Manzi Artists' Choice: Patrick Saunders
Artists' Choice: Richie Vios
A special congratulations to the winners of the Paint Out Competition at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens:
First Place Professional: Marc Anderson, for "Tiers of the Artist"
Second Place Professional: Alison Leigh Menke, for "Blowing in the Wind"
Third Place Professional: Durre Waseem, for "Waiting for the Muse"
First Place Amateur: Kit Seidel, for "Waiting"
Second Place Amateur: Lester Salazar, for "Koi Pond"
Third Place Amateur: Claire Taylor, for "Being with Allison"
A special congratulations to:
Jenny and Larry Schorr Grand Prize Winner: Maria Marino, for "Anchored at Port Salerno"
First Place Winner: Patrick Saunders, for "Meggy's Path"
Second Place Winner: Richie Vios, for "The City Hall"
Pat and Bud DeAloia Third Place Winner: Allen Kriegshauser, for "Dappled Light"
Honorable Mention - Best Figurative: Kathleen Denis, for "Recharge"
Honorable Mention - Best Urban Landscape: Stephen Wysocki, for "Towers in the Sand"
Honorable Mention - Best Boat: Alison Leigh Menke, for "Lighthouse Inlet"
Honorable Mention - Best Seascape: Stewart White, for "Scrubscape"
Honorable Mention - Best Nocturne: Kari Ganoung Ruiz, for "Morning Comes Early"
Honorable Mention - Best of South Florida (Curator's Choice): Olena Babak, for "Colors of Turquoise"
Sue Manzi Artists' Choice: Patrick Saunders
Artists' Choice: Richie Vios
A special congratulations to the winners of the Paint Out Competition at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens:
First Place Professional: Marc Anderson, for "Tiers of the Artist"
Second Place Professional: Alison Leigh Menke, for "Blowing in the Wind"
Third Place Professional: Durre Waseem, for "Waiting for the Muse"
First Place Amateur: Kit Seidel, for "Waiting"
Second Place Amateur: Lester Salazar, for "Koi Pond"
Third Place Amateur: Claire Taylor, for "Being with Allison"
We are proud to have some of biggest names and most talented artists in the field of plein air joining us for our
7th Annual Plein Air Festival!
Get to know our artists below, and don't miss out on the opportunity to meet and mingle with these amazing artists at our
free Artist Meet & Greet on Wednesday, March 11
or our ticketed Collectors' Party on Friday, March 13!
See more details on our event schedule below!
7th Annual Plein Air Festival!
Get to know our artists below, and don't miss out on the opportunity to meet and mingle with these amazing artists at our
free Artist Meet & Greet on Wednesday, March 11
or our ticketed Collectors' Party on Friday, March 13!
See more details on our event schedule below!
2020 Event Schedule
Click here to view an abbreviated flyer of the week's events.
Saturday, March 7
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Kids' Paint Out:
A free opportunity for kids to learn from experienced plein air painters and try their hands at plein air in a fun, supportive environment! 10 am-12 pm Choose between two time slots: 10-11 am or 11 am-12 pm Constitution Park, Tequesta Free for children ages 5-12, with supplies included! Registration required. SOLD OUT |
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Teen Master Class:
A free opportunity for teens to learn plein air from professional and grow their skills and creativity in a fun, supportive environment! 1-4 pm Lighthouse ArtCenter School of Art, Tequesta Free for teens ages 13-18, with supplies included! Registration required. SOLD OUT |
Sunday, March 8
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Paint Out (Quick Draw) Competition:
Join us at the beautiful Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach to participate in or view this thrilling plein air competition! All artists are welcome to participate under one of two self-designated categories, Professional or Amateur/Student Artist. Cash awards and prizes will be available to winners in both categories. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded! Artists and art collectors alike can enjoy live Jazz in the Gardens from 1-3 PM, and a local caterer will be offering drinks and lunch items for sale. SOLD OUT Congratulations to our winners! Professional First Place - Marc Anderson, Tiers of the Artist Professional Second Place - Alison Leigh Menke, Blowing in the Wind Professional Third Place - Durre Waseem, Waiting for the Muse Amateur First Place - Kit Seidel, Waiting Amateur Second Place - Lester Salazar, Koi Pond Amateur Third Place - Claire Taylor, Being with Allison |
Monday - Thursday, March 9-12
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Artist Meet & Greet:
Get a chance to meet and mingle with our remarkable artists, all of whom are nationally-recognized experts in the field of plein air. Paintings will be for sale, and light refreshments will be provided for all guests. Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 pm Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta Free and open to the public! |
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Demos:
Learn the tips and tricks of plein air on-site from our nationally-recognized artists in these free demos! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and dress for the weather, as we will be outdoors. See full schedule below. |
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Monday, March 9: Priscilla Coote Farmland Demo
Curious to learn more about plein air? Come explore the beautiful Jupiter Creamery, as Priscilla Coote demonstrates the tips and tricks of painting the flora and fauna of farmland! Monday, March 9, 9-11 am Jupiter Creamery, 18591 131st Trail N, Jupiter, FL 33478 Free and open to the public! |
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Tuesday, March 10: Bill Farnsworth Figure Demo
Enjoy sunshine and sea breeze as you join Bill Farnsworth at Juno Beach Pier to learn how to paint a truly remarkable figure on the beach! Tuesday, March 10, 9-11 am Juno Beach Pier, 14775 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408 Free and open to the public! |
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Wednesday, March 11: Tara Will Pastel Demo
Join nationally-recognized plein air artist Tara Will as she experiments with light and shadow in picturesque DuBois Park! Wednesday, March 11, 9-11 am DuBois Park, 19075 Dubois Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477 Outside the DuBois Pioneer Home Free and open to the public! |
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Thursday, March 12: Allen Kriegshauser Demo
Learn the secrets of creating beautiful plein air work from expert Allen Kriegshauser among the stunning scenery of Riverbend Park! Thursday, March 12, 9-11 am Riverbend Park, 9060 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, FL 33478 Picnic Pavilion (Keep right upon entering the park - at the corner of Loxahatchee Canal and Picnic Loop Canal) Free and open to the public! |
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Painting:
In beautiful locations throughout Martin and Palm Beach County, come watch our incredible artists in action as they paint their work en plein air, and even have the opportunity to buy their work right off the easel! Free to observe, locations and times will vary - follow us on instagram @lighthousearts for real-time updates! Free to observe and open to the public! |
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Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
See these stunning works of art as they're being taken off the easel and hung, still wet! And of course, have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection. Monday - Tuesday - Thursday 10 am - 6 pm Wednesday - 10 am - 7:30 pm Free entrance and open to the public! |
Friday, March 13
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Collectors' Party & Sale
Treat yourself to a night of art, delicious hors d'oeuvres and wine, and the opportunity to meet with, mingle, and purchase artwork from the premier artists in the field of plein air! (We would like to note that we have well under 250 registrants, the current government recommendation for large gatherings. We have also taken extra precautions to sanitize our gallery and vigorously follow recommended procedures for maintaining a healthy environment.) 5-9 pm Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta Tickets are $50 per person, and can be applied toward a painting purchase at the party. Click here to purchase your tickets now! |
Saturday, March 14
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Battle of the Brushes:
Watch this exciting competition unfold as groups of our juried artists race to create their own brilliant renditions of the same scene! The audience can watch all the action up-close, and partake in a high-octane auction afterwards! Team A: Manon Sander, Mark Shasha, Kathleen Denis, Neal Hughes, Priscilla Coote Team B: Maria Marino, Antwan Ramar, Alison Leigh Menke, Tara Will, Lon Brauer 1-3 pm Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery, Tequesta Free and open to the public! |
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Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
Have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection. 10 am - 4 pm Free entrance and open to the public! |
Sunday, March 15
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Classic Car Painting Demonstrations and wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery
Classic Car Painting Demonstrations: Watch as our artists paint a variety of gorgeous classic cars! Spectators can observe the plein air techniques and styles of these award-winning artists, and even purchase their pieces right off the easel! 11 am - 1 pm Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery Parking Lot, Tequesta Free and open to the public! |
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Wet paintings on display and for sale in the Gallery:
Have the chance to purchase any of these one-of-a-kind pieces by the top plein air artists in the country for your collection. 10 am - 2 pm Free entrance and open to the public! |
Visiting Plein Air Artist Workshops
Several of our exceptional visiting artists participating in the Plein Air Festival will also be offering workshops!
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from these masters - click below to register!
Don't miss the opportunity to learn from these masters - click below to register!
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Painting People & Pets with Patrick Saunders
Learn to paint portraits of people and pets, capturing a likeness as rapidly as possible. This three-day workshop will focus on the accuracy of drawing, values, edges, texture, and color. Students will learn to paint the portrait alla prima, with dynamic brushwork and texture, achieving not only a likeness, but energetic and engaging paintings. We will paint a new portrait every day, focusing on quick starts and a less-is-more approach. Each day will start with a full demo and lecture, followed by students painting with frequent one-on-one instruction. We will work from photographs on day 1 & 2 and a live model day 3. The day will end with a class critique. All levels are welcome, even if you've never painted portraits before. Tuesday-Thursday, March 3-5, 2020, 9am-4pm; School; Member $450; Nonmember $500 FULL |
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Painting Nocturnes with Carl Bretzke
Slide presentation and focused demos indoors followed by group paint out with personalized assistance outdoors. You will learn a basic approach to accomplishing a nocturne painting including specific insights into how to deal with nocturne light effects. All levels welcome. Monday, March 16, 2020; 6:30-10pm; Start at the School, Studio A; Member $100, Nonmember $125 REGISTER > |
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Don’t Skip the Basics with Lon Brauer
During this workshop, the primary emphasis will be on oil painting, but concepts can apply to other mediums. Day one is devoted to very basic fundamentals: drawing, line quality, value, shape, mark-making, and color issues. We will also experiment with materials and tools. Day two will be outside (weather permitting), talking about how to apply the previous day’s work to plein air. Students will work with a limited color palette to unify color, explore secondary colors, draw organic shapes, see values, utilize contrast to show form, and use negative space. All levels welcome. Tuesday-Wednesday, March 17-18, 2020, 9am-4pm; School, Plein Air; Member $300; Nonmember $350 REGISTER > |
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Painting the Landscape with Figures with Eli Cedrone
Day 1 will focus on painting the landscape and simplifying the scene. We'll start small, so you can quickly get the design and impression of light before it changes. Day 2 will focus on placing the figure in the scenes of the everyday landscape. Draw the essence, gesture, and structure of the figure with simple, bold shapes. Students will learn to mix value and temperature as a unit, using clean color to create the illusion of light. This workshop will help both the beginner and advanced artist reach successful results with more confidence. All levels welcome. Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22, 2020, 9am-4pm; School, Studio A; Member $300, Nonmember $350 REGISTER > |
Upcoming Plein Air Festivals
Mark your calendar for our future Plein Air Festivals! Make sure not to miss:
8th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/13-3/21, 2021
9th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/12-3/20, 2022
10th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/11-3/19, 2023
11th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/9-3/17, 2024
8th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/13-3/21, 2021
9th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/12-3/20, 2022
10th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/11-3/19, 2023
11th Annual Plein Air Festival: 3/9-3/17, 2024
