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What is Plein Air Easton?
In its 11th year, Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious outdoor painting competition in the United States. The festival is the work of the non-profit Avalon Foundation. The object of Plein Air Easton is to expose the area’s vibrant arts community to a larger market. The Avalon Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the people living on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Why YOU Should Do Quick Draw at PAEX
See our new blog with the artists' insight as to why EVERYONE should come out and participate in Quick Draw!
The Work of Russell Jewell
Check out this video Russell Jewell took of himself doing a watercolor! Not only is this mesmerizing to witness, but incredible to see such detail in a short span of time!
Plein Air Easton's NEW Headquarters!
Check out our newest video blog, which highlights our brand new gallery featuring work done by the 58 juried artists prior to this year's competition!
New Artists Gallery and Information Center Opens at Avalon Theatre for Plein Air Easton
For the first time, the Avalon Theatre will be transformed into an Information Center & Artists’ Gallery and will feature an exhibition of work from the 58 competition artists for the entire week, July 14-20!
Overture of Plein Air Easton 2014
Check out our newest video blog which chronicals all the exciting events that happen as the artists arrive in town for the competition.