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.
We have exciting plans for this year’s event, which will be like no other. There certainly will be fewer people who get to enjoy it as we plan ways to keep everyone responsibly distanced while still creating fun experiences. As a loyal supporter of the Avalon Foundation, we invite you to be among the few who will get to take part in this year’s events.
As the Avalon Foundation works to survive what will likely be prolonged restrictions on its operations, contributed support has never been more important. This year Plein Air Easton will consist of a series of events designed to serve our core supporters, you, and because we are all tired of being cooped up, inundated with virtual experiences or told about one more cancelation, we have come up with events that can happen outdoors and under even phase 1 level restrictions.
The week will begin on Saturday, July 11, with a Meet the Artists Expedition, a driving tour featuring some of Talbot County’s premier estates. Artists will be set up along the route producing work at sites that can be viewed from the road or for those comfortable doing so by parking and exploring on foot. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon full of beautiful countryside and artwork still in the moment of creation. Gourmet by the Bay will place a delicious picnic dinner (in a stylish cooler bag) in your trunk to be enjoyed along the way or later at home, with or without guests. Artwork will be available for sale on the spot or later in the evening online. The Expedition will occur on July 11 (July 12 rain date). Expect to receive a map of the route and more particulars in the coming weeks.
On Monday-Wednesday, July 13-15 the participating artists will be divided between Tilghman Island, Oxford and Easton rotating each day and showing their work in small pop up exhibits and sales each evening. Other small format demos and plenty of live streaming content is also in the works for the week, so you can connect to the event from home. Over the course of the week each day an exhibit will build at TalbotTown in the former News Center site as new paintings are produced. Thursday through Sunday, July16-19, the week’s work will be available for viewing by appointment/with limited access.
This year has been incredibly challenging for all of us. Your support could make an existential difference for the Avalon Foundation. As sole proprietor businesses, professional artists have been especially hard hit. With many festivals canceling, galleries closed and teaching opportunities severely limited, artists need all of our support. I hope that you come out and purchase paintings in July. As a mark of recognition that paintings purchased this year have special importance all 2020 work will be stamped on the back designating it as one of the limited pieces sold during the global pandemic.
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 may be tax-deductible. Individual benefits are listed below.
I would like to ensure the long-term viability of Plein Air Easton and the Avalon Foundation by joining the Friends of Plein Air Easton with a donation of:
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Contact us directly if you have any questions 410-822-7297.
