The Working Artists Forum (WAF), under the auspices of the annual Plein Air Easton (PAE) Competition and Arts Festival, sponsors a juried and judged art exhibit each year entitled “Local Color”.  Local Color features two-dimensional art in various painting mediums. Eligibility to enter includes all artists residing on the Delmarva Peninsula in MD, DE or VA, as well as any member of WAF, with the exception of any artists who have been juried into the Plein Air – Easton Competition.

ABOUT THE EXHIBIT – WHERE and WHEN? 

• WHERE: Christ Church (South and Harrison Sts.) Easton, Maryland.
• WHEN: July 18 through July 21, 2024
• WHEN TO ENTER: NOW - through March 12, 2024
• HOW TO ENTER: ONLINE ONLY. Local Color applications can be found through this link.
• ADVICE FOR ENTERING: Enter three(3) digital images of your best original two-dimensional work that are Studio or Plein Air Paintings in the mediums of acrylic, watercolor, oil, and pastels. These are samples of your work, and not necessarily those that will be in the exhibit if you are juried into the show.  See the Prospectus online for the rules on work in the exhibit.
• WHEN WILL ARTISTS BE NOTIFIED OF ACCEPTANCE - No later than March 28, 2024

2023 JUROR and JUDGE –

Juror: Tim Beall, Second Place Winner, 2023 Plein Air Easton

Judge: Charles Newman, Grand Prize Winner, 2023 Plein Air Easton

AWARDS AND OPENING: Awards totaling $1800 will be announced at 12 noon, with a reception to follow on July 18 at the exhibit at Christ Church.

EXHIBIT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –

Thursday - July 18 – 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Friday -     July 19–  10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday - July 20–  10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday -   July 21–  11:00 pm to 4:00 pm

QUESTIONS?  Contact the Local Color Chairperson: Doris Glovier  LocalColorEaston@gmail.com