Ted Mueller

Ted Mueller has spent years preserving and strengthening Plein Air Easton through work that often goes unseen. As the festival's longtime photographer, he documented thousands of unforgettable moments that have become part of its visual history. Behind the scenes, Ted also managed the private property program, cultivating relationships with landowners and coordinating access to some of the Eastern Shore's most remarkable painting locations. His steady dedication, problem-solving, and countless volunteer hours have made him one of the festival's true unsung heroes, quietly helping artists and the event flourish year after year.