Become a Friend of Plein Air Easton
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 series of meaningful experiences where opportunities to engage, learn and explore the Eastern Shore's stunning geography, art and culture abound.
Friends have the opportunity to attend the Meet the Artists Party and be a part of a unique art experience reminiscent of gilded age paint outs on the great estates of that time. Attendees are encouraged to walk the grounds of the property and watch the 58 competing artists capture the moment on canvas. It is also an opportunity to take note of whose artwork to watch throughout the week. The day's work will then assembled for show & sale, followed by a lavish dinner under the stars shared by the competing artists and art patrons alike.
This year’s Meet the Artist Party will be held on July 14th at the home of Wayne Hockmeyer, Kirby’s Wharf Farm. Originally patented in the mid-1650s, Kirby’s Wharf Farm is a 500+ acre working farm situated on the Choptank River south of Trappe. The property features expansive 180˚ views of the Choptank River as well as the town of Cambridge on the opposite shore. Classified as a nature sanctuary, wildlife abounds along the ponds, inlets and hedgerows of the farm. Eastern painted turtles sun themselves by the ponds, shorebirds wade along the marshes and bald eagles soar over the Choptank. The property features numerous barns and agricultural buildings as well as several homes in addition to the manor house.
This year a limited number of tickets to the Meet the Artists Party will be marketed to the public in an effort to engage new patrons. These tickets will cost $150. As ever, joining the Friends of Plein Air guarantees entry to the Meet the Artists Party.
Plein Air Easton is the work of the nonprofit Avalon Foundation and support is tax deductible. Individual benefits are listed below.
2018 Friends of Plein Air Easton Benefits – Individual Sponsorship
Host - $10,000 includes:
- An invitation for 2 to preview the 2018 Competition Galleries
- 4 tickets to the exclusive Friday Night Collectors’ Party*
- 10 tickets to the “Meet the Artists Party” with a reserved table
- An invitation for 2 to the Artists & Volunteers Barbeque
- Listing in the Festival’s program and website as a Host Sponsor
- Signed and framed 2018 Plein Air Easton poster
Benefactor - $5,000 includes:
- 2 tickets to the exclusive Friday Night Collectors’ Party*
- 10 tickets to the “Meet the Artists Party” with a reserved table
- An invitation for 2 to the Artists & Volunteers Barbeque
- Listing in the Festival’s program & website as a Benefactor
- Signed and framed 2018 Plein Air Easton poster
Patron - $2,000 includes:
- 2 tickets to the exclusive Friday Collectors’ Party*
- 6 tickets to the Exclusive “Meet the Artists Party”
- An invitation for 2 to the Artists & Volunteers Barbeque
- Listing in the Festival’s program & website as a Patron
- Signed and framed 2018 Plein Air Easton poster
Art Lover - $1,000 includes:
- 4 tickets to the Exclusive “Meet the Artists Party”
- An invitation for 2 to the Artists & Volunteers Barbeque
- Listing in the Festival’s program and website as an Art Lover
Friend - $500 includes:
- 2 tickets to the Exclusive “Meet the Artists Party”
- Listing in the Festival’s program & website as a Friend
* Complementary Collectors' Preview Party tickets cannot be applied to purchase of artwork.
** Signed framed posters are by request only. Contact info@pleinaireaston.com to order.
I would like to join the Friends of Plein Air Easton with a donation to the Avalon Foundation
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You will receive an email to confirm that your donation has been received and processed.
In addition, you will be contacted by Plein Air Easton staff to confirm your use of benefits.
Do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions 410-822-7297.
