As the competition judge for the 20th Plein Air Easton, Nancy Tankersley holds the pivotal responsibility of selecting award winners from the 2024 competition. With over 30 awards distributed across various events—such as the main competition, Small Painting Sunday, Quick Draw, and Next Generation—Nancy’s discerning eye will play a crucial role. On Sunday, July 21 at 2 pm, she will share her insights during the Judge’s Talk, explaining her choices.
The Plein Air Easton Podcast chronicles the intrepid lives of the people who are making the modern plein air art movement. It’s not just about art; It explores the stories of the artists, gallery owners, collectors, educators, and other players that have an interesting perspective on art in our world. The Plein Air Easton Podcast is hosted by Tim Weigand (who also hosts Plein Air Easton’s live streaming television show Coffee/Cocktails & Conversations), Jess Bellis, and Marie Nuthall.
As Plein Air Easton turned the corner on its 15th year, we felt the need to express our gratitude for the hundreds of competition artists whose hard work has led to our success over the years. Each year, we reflect on our events, listen to feedback and give careful consideration to how we can improve the festival and grow. As a result of this process and in celebration of our 15th year, we reached out to PAE alumni artists to help us create an even better experience for artists and collectors.
Located along the scenic Chesapeake Bay and her tributaries, Talbot County (MD) garners more miles of coastline than does any other county in the United States. Marshes, beaches, working waterfronts, and unforgettable historic small towns are part and parcel of this beautiful landscape, which has been the epicenter of the modern plein air movement for the last 15 years.
Media Contact: Marie Pierre Nuthall, Plein Air Easton Event Coordinator, email
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As part of the new collaboration between the Academy Art Museum and the Avalon Foundation the Museum will present “Curator’s Choice,” a selection of Plein Air paintings from its Permanent Collection at the Avalon Theater chosen by Senior Curator Anke Van Wagenberg. The exhibition highlights prize winners and leading pieces from Plein Air Easton from 2006–08. The paintings were donated to the Museum by a generous patron of both institutions. The exhibition will include work by popular Plein Air artists such as Tim Bell, Jill Carver, Stephen Griffin and others.
Words of Advice: Paintings at Plein Air Easton move fast, so if you love a painting - BUY IT. You are welcome to make offers to purchase paintings right off easels throughout the week, anytime, though it is up to the artist to decide when it is for sale. Plein Air Easton's Collectors' Party is very popular and is, traditionally, an advance sell-out.
Words of Advice - Do not be afraid! Bring your paints, set up your easel, ask questions and make friends. We'll point you toward opportunities for anyone (not just the 58 juried artists) to paint, and every opportunity to watch and learn. Jump on in!
