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Acclaimed Plein Air Artist to Teach Local High School Students in Week-Long Residency
Art not only can enhance one’s life; the process of creating it has also been known to change one’s life as well.
That’s what happened to Stephen Griffin when he discovered at an early age that his artistic aptitude helped to transform a learning disability he struggled with into a rewarding life-long passion.
This spring, as part of the Avalon Foundation’s celebration of Plein Air-Easton’s (PAE) tenth anniversary, the award-winning artist will share his passion for creating art with advanced art students in Talbot County high schools during a week-long residency.
Artists Announcement 2015
The artists that will create the unique fabric of Plein Air Easton 2015 have been released!
Some interesting facts about this year's competition entries:
Elaine Adams named as 2015 Plein Air Easton Competition Jurist
It is with great pleasure that Plein Air Easton announces Elaine Adams as its 2015 competition jurist. Mrs. Adams will be responsible for choosing from the 100's of entries which artists get to participate in this year's Festival and Arts Competition.
Plein Air Coordinator Found - Meet Marie!
My name is Marie Nuthall and I am excited and honored to be joining the Avalon Foundation staff as the new Event Coordinator for Plein Air Easton! I’ve spent the majority of the last 14 years working with the Mason family as their catering and event coordinator for events that ranged from small gatherings to hundreds of guests. I feel that background was the perfect segue for the Plein Air experience that lies ahead.
Avalon Foundation Seeks Plein Air Easton Marketing & Event Planner
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.
2014 Plein Air Easton Competition Winners
Competition Awards
Grand Prize: Timothy Dills Memorial Award, "Meditation" by John Brandon Sills, oil, 42x30
2nd Place Award: Sponsored by the Academy Art Museum, "Chicken Point" by Tim Bell, oil, 30x30
3rd Place Award: Sponsored by Ben Franklin Crafts Design and Create, "Pear Jordan" by Ken DeWaard, oil, 18x24
Artist Choice Award: Sponsored by Fine Art Connoisseur, "Night Mooring" by Zufar Bikbov, oil on canvas board, 16x20