Page 10 - Talk of Tequesta - February '24

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Artists Capture Local Scenery

At Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air Festival March 3 To 9

The festival features a paint out competition, artist are available for purchase at the Lighthouse ArtCenter
demonstrations, a collectors’ party & sale, a Battle of the Gallery throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Brushes competition, workshops and fresh art for sale. The culmination arrives on March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m.,
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s (LAC) 11th Annual Plein with the Collectors’ Party & Sale, where attendees can
Air Festival brings together 32 award-winning artists to purchase freshly painted, one-of-a-kind pieces and mingle
compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes through the with the artists and other art lovers while enjoying LAC’s
practice of painting “en plein air” or “in the open air.” signature hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. The festival
The festival takes place March 3 to 9. It includes finale is on March 9 at LAC Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2
free events and artist demonstrations, workshops, and p.m. and includes a lively Battle of the Brushes painting
hundreds of freshly painted pieces available for purchase competition (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.), an awards ceremony,
throughout the week at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at and the introduction of new 8” x 8” small works available
373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. A full schedule for sale.
of events, demonstrations, and workshop details can be
found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair. Manon Sander’s painting demonstration at the Juno Beach
“Our festival attracts the nation’s top plein air artists, Pier, March 2023
who come to Palm Beach County to paint our local
landscapes, coastlines and landmarks. Their paintings
capture everything from “Old Florida” found in places
like Jonathon Dickinson Park and Riverbend Park to
iconic landmarks such as Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse,” said
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Executive Director, Jeni Licata.
“The only requirement is to paint outdoors. Plein air
painting allows artists to express their creativity without
constraint on subject or medium.”
Renowned artist Michele Usibelli was selected as this
year’s judge. Usibelli will honor the artists with a variety
of awards including Best Marine, Best Seaside, Best
Architecture, Best Nocturne and Best of South Florida.
The festivities begin on Sunday, March 3, with a Lon Brauer painting demonstration
“Paint Out Competition” at Harbourside Place in Jupiter
from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This fast-paced event is open Battle of the Brushes competition
to professional and amateur artists who compete for over
$2,000 in cash and prizes. The public is welcome to watch
as artists begin painting at the sound of an airhorn and
have two hours to complete their work, which is then
displayed and available for sale.
March 4 to 7, the award-winning artists paint in
picturesque places throughout Palm Beach and Martin
counties, capturing the beauty before them on canvas.
Free artist demonstrations are open to the public. A
schedule can be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair,
and real-time updates are available on Instagram @
lighthouseartcenter. All paintings can be viewed and

Kathleen Denes painting demonstration at Dubois Park,
March 2023 Collectors’ Party & Sale

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