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Educational Content

by Nick Richards, July 31, 2025

One of the favorite festival offerings for aspiring and seasoned artist attendees alike is our collection of art demonstrations hosted by Plein Air Easton alumni.

2025 Plein Air Easton Award Winners

by Marie Nuthall, July 31, 2025

At the July 18 Collectors Preview Party, awards judge Peter Trippi announced an impressive slate of honors as 104 paintings found new homes in a whirlwind of enthusiastic sales.

Plein Air Easton Hall of Fame Inductions

by Marie Nuthall, July 31, 2025

Plein Air Easton’s 2025 Hall of Fame inductees reflect the heart and history of the festival—visionaries, patrons, and artists whose contributions have shaped its legacy.

Welcome to Plein Air Easton 2025

by Nick Richards, April 29, 2025

Plein Air Easton is the largest and most prestigious juried plein air painting competition in the United States. The annual competition is held in Easton, Maryland, each July.

Celebrating Excellence: Nominations Open for Hall of Fame Awards

by Marie Nuthall, April 25, 2025

Plein Air Easton, the nation’s premier outdoor painting festival, is now accepting nominations for its Hall of Fame Awards.

21st Annual Plein Air Easton Announces Esteemed Juror Selection

by Marie Nuthall, December 1, 2024

Easton, MD – Plein Air Easton (PAE) is thrilled to announce the juror selection for the 21st PAE festival and outdoor art competition, July 11-20, 2025.

Awards List - 20th Plein Air Easton 2024

by Marie Nuthall, September 6, 2024

Grand Prize: Timothy Dills Memorial Award, $5,000 + Invitation to participate in #PAE2025
Sponsored by Ellen Vatne
Robert Simone, ‘The Shipwright’s Apprentice’

Plein Air Easton’s 20th Year Celebration Recap

by Marie Nuthall, August 9, 2024

Easton, Maryland – July 22, 2024 – The 20th Annual Plein Air Easton (PAE) Art Festival and Competition, known as the largest and most prestigious outdoor painting competition in the United States,

Plein Air Easton Launches Inaugural Hall of Fame Awards

by Marie Nuthall, June 21, 2024

EASTON, MD — April 15, 2024 — Plein Air Easton, the renowned celebration of outdoor painting, is excited to announce the inauguration of its Hall of Fame Awards.

Judging Plein Air Easton 2024

by Marie Nuthall, June 21, 2024

As the competition judge for the 20th Plein Air Easton, Nancy Tankersley holds the pivotal responsibility of selecting award winners from the 2024 competition.