To make a Friends of Plein Air Easton donation, email donate@avalonfoundation.org.
The Friends of Plein Air Easton are a group of active supporters who ensure that Plein Air Easton exists and thrives into the future. Plein Air Easton is not a single event or moment but a ten-day series of meaningful experiences where opportunities to engage, learn, and explore the Eastern Shore's stunning geography, art, and culture abound. Becoming a Friend grants access to one or both of our signature events - the Meet the Artist Party and The Collector's Party.
The Collector's Party (July 18) - After a week of painting in Talbot County, the Collectors’ Preview Party marks the celebratory unveiling of the exhibit, featuring the final works of art by juried competition artists. Attendees can enjoy the company of friends, savor a glass of wine, engage in conversations with the participating artists, and take a front-row seat for the live awards presentation.
Friends of Plein Air Easton Benefits – Individual Sponsorship
Visionary - $10,000 includes:
- VIP Preview: exclusive invitation for 2 to preview the 2025 Competition Galleries with “buy now” privileges, Thursday, July 17, 5:30 pm.*
- Collectors Preview Party: Invitation for 4, Friday, July 18, 5:30 pm.*
- Meet the Artists Dinner and Paint-out**: 10 tickets, Saturday, July 12, 5 pm explore the property, 7 pm cocktails, exhibition, and sale
- Visionary-level sponsor listing in the festival’s program and website
Benefactor - $5,000 includes:
- VIP Preview: invitation for 2 to preview the 2025 Competition Galleries, Thursday, July 17, 5:30 pm.*
- Collectors Preview Party: Invitation for 2, Friday, July 18, 5:30 pm.*
- Meet the Artists Dinner and Paint-out**: 10 tickets, Saturday, July 12, 5 pm explore the property, 7 pm cocktails, exhibition, and sale
- Benefactor-level listing in the festival’s program and website
Patron - $2,000 includes:
- Collectors Preview Party: Invitation for 2, Friday, July 18, 5:30 pm.*
- Meet the Artists Dinner and Paint-out**: 6 tickets, Saturday, July 12, 5 pm explore the property, 7 pm cocktails, exhibition, and sale
- Patron-level listing in the festival’s program and website
Art Lover - $1,000 includes:
- Meet the Artists Dinner and Paint-out**: 4 tickets, Saturday, July 12, 5 pm explore the property, 7 pm cocktails, exhibition, and sale
- Art Lover-level listing in the Festival’s program and website
Friend - $500 includes:
- Meet the Artists Dinner and Paint-out**: 2 tickets, Saturday, July 12, 5 pm explore the property, 7 pm cocktails, exhibition, and sale
- Friend-level listing in the Festival’s program and website
* Sponsor tickets to the Collector's Preview Party do not have cash value toward the purchase of paintings. For more information or to donate, email info@pleinaireaston.com or call 410-822-7297.
**While supplies last.
Plein Air Easton is the work of the Avalon Foundation, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community on the Eastern Shore by creating accessible, uplifting arts, education, and cultural experiences that appeal to the interests of a diverse population and to ensure the long term viability of the historic Avalon Theatre. Your support is tax-deductible less the value of benefits received.