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Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 10th Annual Plein Air Festival

March 5 To 11 Executive Director, Jeni Licata. “The
festival brings the best of the best plein air
Week-Long Festival Brings Free Events And artists from all over the country to capture
the beauty of our local landscapes and
Artist Demonstrations, Workshops, And coastlines on canvas.”
Fresh Art For Sale Known as the premier plein air festival
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s (LAC) 10th Annual Plein in the Southeastern United States, the
Air Festival brings together 35 award-winning artists to artists and judge were carefully selected.
compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes through the A full list of participating artists can
practice of painting “en plein air” or “in the open air.” be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair.
The festival takes place March 5 to 11, and includes free Artist Kenn Backhaus has been selected
events and artist demonstrations, workshops, and plenty to judge the juried work. Backhaus is an
of freshly painted artwork. The art will be displayed and award-winning artist who has devoted almost 40 years The public is welcome to watch as artists begin painting
available for purchase throughout the week at Lighthouse to his passion for painting and the love of the outdoors. at the sound of an air horn and have two hours to complete
ArtCenter Gallery at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL His works have won numerous awards, including Best of their work.
33469. A list of the participating artists, a full schedule Show, Collector’s Choice, Master’s Award of Excellence, March 6 to 9, 35 award-winning artists paint in
of events and demonstrations, and workshop details can and Artist’s Choice Awards. picturesque places throughout Palm Beach and Martin
be found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair. The festivities begin on Sunday, March 5, with a “paint counties capturing the beauty before them on canvas.
“We look forward to sharing the Plein Air Festival with out competition” at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. This Free artist demonstrations are open to the public at
the community every year,” said Lighthouse ArtCenter’s fast-paced event is open to professional and amateur Flagler Park in Stuart, Juno Beach Pier, Grassy Waters
artists who compete for over $2,000 in cash and prizes. Preserve, and Dubois Park. A schedule can be found at
lighthousearts.org/pleinair and real-time updates are
available on Instagram @lighthouseartcenter. All of the
paintings can be viewed and will be available for purchase
at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery throughout the week
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. is the “Collectors’ Party and
Sale” where you can purchase freshly painted, one-of-a-kind
pieces by our award-winning artists. Mix and mingle with
the artists and other art lovers while enjoying Lighthouse
ArtCenter’s signature hors d’oeuvres. The festival ends
on March 11 at LAC Gallery with the lively “Battle of the
Brushes” painting competition, an awards ceremony, and
new 8- by 8-inch small works available for sale.
Five artists will offer in-person workshops for all
levels starting at $130. Advance registration is required
at lighthousearts.org.
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