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Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 10th Annual Plein Air Festival

March 5 To 11

Week-Long Festival Brings Free Events And Artist Demonstrations, Workshops, And Fresh Art For Sale

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