For years, Plein Air Easton’s Meet the Artists Dinner has been the party of the summer. Highlighting beautiful estates, allowing for quiet moments of exploration with old friends and laughter with new ones, the Meet the Artists Dinner has been an exciting way to kick start a week of exciting competition. It is also an important way for the Avalon Foundation to show our appreciation to those Friends of Plein Air who are the backbone behind the success of the festival.

While in so many ways Plein Air Easton will not be the same as it has been in years past, the gratitude felt toward its donors (the Friends of Plein Air Easton) and its Collectors has never been greater and their enduring support never more important. Therefore, this year’s Meet the Artists Expedition will be more special than ever.

Plein Air Easton’s Friends of Plein Air will be invited to join in a driving tour featuring some of Talbot County’s premier estates. Participating juried 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.  

Artists and Friends will be spaced such that everyone can easily practice social distancing while still taking in the beauty of the properties, and considering the talent of some of the best plein air painters in the world.   

Artists will also have the opportunity to display other paintings created in the last few months while nearly everyone was quarantined in their homes. All of the paintings sold as part of Plein Air Easton will be certified as official Plein Air Easton Pandemic Paintings. A mark of history and a badge of support for the arts during a very difficult time. All artwork will be available for sale on the spot or through an evening of programming that Friends will be able to experience online.  

This event is only open to current Friends of Plein Air Easton. If you have questions about this event or about becoming a Friend, contact Kimberly Stevens, Avalon Foundation Development Director at 410-770-4637, visit pleinaireaston.com or “Become a Friend of Plein Air!” today