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. This year was no different; however, if you would like to attend this year's Collectors Party make sure to get on the waiting list for an opportunity to purchase tickets when they are released (call 410-822-7297 or email: info@pleinaireaston.com). If you are interested in attending in 2018, be sure to visit pleinaireaston.com early in the year for ticket sale information.  

July 13

Tilghman

6-8pm: Exhibit and Sale, Harrison's Crab House. Artists are fresh and excited to arrive in Easton, and the paintings created on Tilghman Island can be some of the festival's best.  This event is a great opportunity to scope out your favorite competitor to watch for the rest of the week.

July 15

7-9pm: Meet the Artists Dinner, Private Property (Ticket Required). The Meet the Artists Dinner will be held this year at beautiful Fox Harbor Farm.  Patrons can roam the property, watch the artists paint, enjoy a delicious meal and purchase the paintings produced then and there. 

July 16

Easton

2pm: History of Plein Air Painting, an event-opening lecture given by Anke Van Wagenberg, PhD and Senior Curator of the Academy Art Museum. Inside the Avalon Theatre.

Oxford

5 - 6:30pm: Exhibit and Sale, Oxford Community Center. In its second year, this paint-out and exhibition hosted by the Oxford Business Association is perfect for lovers of Oxford properties and the Oxford landscape.  The event features live music and an Artists' Choice award.  Hint: Many of the works painted on Tilghman Island on 7/13 will also be displayed and available for sale. 

July 19

Easton

8:30-11pm: Nocturne Paint Out, Harrison Street. For the first time, Plein Air Easton will shut down the street and offer a nocturnal painting opportunity for anyone who'd like to participate.  While there is no formal exhibition or sale, wandering amidst the easels could lead to your purchase of the perfect nighttime scene.

July 21

Easton

12-6pm: Local Color Exhibit and Sale, Tidewater Inn (awards announced at noon). Don't miss Local Color, a juried exhibition and sale by regional artists, hosted by the Working Artist Forum. If you miss the awards presentation, be sure to stop by throughout the weekend July 22, 10am-8pm and July 23, 9am-4pm.  Hint: As paintings sell, many artists hang new pieces, so be sure to visit multiple times. 

July 22-23

Easton

9-5pm (7/22) and 10-3pm (7/23) Exhibit and Sale of Competition Paintings: Academy Art Museum. Unless you have a ticket to the Collectors' Party, your formal Plein Air Easton experience should begin by viewing all  the works submitted to the judge for competition, and enjoying time in the Winners' Gallery.  Hint: All works in the AAM will stay on display until Sunday at 3pm for the entire community to enjoy.  

July 22-23

Easton

9-5pm (7/22) and 10-3pm (7/23) Exhibit and Sale of Work by Competition Painters: Library at the Armory. This is where you will find hundreds of works produced by the competition painters, since each artist may have up to eight paintings on display at once. Hint: The Armory is air-conditioned, and is a great place to spend some time developing your own collection while waiting for the Quick Draw awards to be announced.  Reminder: Most of the paintings for sale are still wet, so Plein Air Easton volunteers are available to help you best view them, under the gallery lighting which really lets them pop.

July 22-23

Easton 

10-3pm Artisans Market: Harrison Street. If you're looking to  round out your collection, stroll through the Artisans Market - an open air market filled with local artisans. Many of the artisans are exhibiting unique artwork that you will not find anywhere else including:

• painted screens (a 100 year old Baltimore tradition)
• mosaics
• jewelry - beadwork, gemstone, silver, seaglass
• silk screen
• wearable art
• soap
• garden art
• unique wood furniture
• handcrafted wood pens and letter openers
• stained glass

Stroll through and support local artisans.This is an opportunity to BUY ART.

July 22

Easton

10-2pm: Quick Draw: Harrison Street. Painting 10am-12pm, Exhibition and Sale 12pm-2pm - With occasionally better than 200 artists painting within just a few blocks, the energy behind the nation's largest Quick Draw is intoxicating. Remember - everything about the Quick Draw is quick: once the exhibition ends, the paintings will not be displayed again, anywhere.  Hint: BUY. Do not hesitate, and do consider making an offer even before a painting is complete. To some collectors, paintings have sold even before a brushstroke has reached the canvas. 

July 22

Easton

5 - 8pm: Exhibit and Reception: Downtown Easton Art Galleries. Stroll through town and into any of Easton's art galleries to enjoy their current exhibits.

7pm: Free Outdoor Concert: Harrison Street in front of the Tidewater. The Avalon Foundation presents a the rockabilly sounds of "Girls, Guns and Glory" for this free street concert.  Sponsored by the Tidewater Inn.

July 23

Easton

10-3pm: Small Painting Sunday Exhibit and Sale: Library at the Armory. Small Painting Sunday begins promptly at 10am, and last year there was a line of patrons waiting at the door.  Enjoy the 58 brand-new and not-previously-exhibited 6"x 8" paintings as they are released for show and sale.  These tiny jewels are hard to resist, and are perfect for gifts or for new collectors.  This year the event will feature live music, light refreshments, mimosas and bloody Mary's.  DO NOT miss out!

July 23

Easton

2pm: Plein Air Easton's Judge's Talk: Library at the Armory. This year's judge, West Fraser, explains and discusses his award choices in the festival's culminating event.  It is a great opportunity to learn the components of a winning painting, and a chance to say goodbye to newfound friends. 

Hint: Take the time to visit the Avalon Theatre while in Easton, which serves as the festival’s Information Center.  It’s a great place to find out more about all events, and to get information about connecting with your favorite painters.  Also, while you’re there, take the opportunity to view plein air paintings on display from the Academy Art Museum’s permanent collection.

Watch the calendar online at pleinaireaston.com as events are added continuously.