Make space on your calendars and walls for Lighthouse ArtCenter’s 11th Annual Plein Air Festival, which will take place from March 3 - 9, 2024
This juried event brings a selection of the country’s top plein air painters to Tequesta for a week of outdoor painting. These artists, painting outdoors, or “en plein air,” will compete for over $15,000 in cash and prizes. The week kicks off with our Paint Out Competition at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. Join us daily at the ArtCenter Gallery to view and purchase the freshly painted work of our talented artists. Check out the free plein air painting demonstrations at picturesque locations across the area. On Friday, add to your art collection at our fabulous Collectors’ Party & Sale. Mix and mingle with the artists and fellow art enthusiasts while feasting on Lighthouse ArtCenter’s signature hors d’ oeuvres. All pieces are available to purchase, including competition pieces. Finish out the week on Saturday with our Small Works Sale and our Live Painting Event at the ArtCenter Gallery. Learn from the masters and enroll in one of our Plein Air Workshops offered before and after the festival.
Event Details
Dates:
March 3 - March 9, 2024
Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
373 Tequesta Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Paint Out Competition:
Harbourside Place
March 3, 2024
Sponsors
If you would like to become a Lighthouse ArtCenter Plein Air Festival sponsor please view our Sponsorship Levels or contact Maggie Kramer at maggie@lighthousearts.org or (561) - 746-3101
Award Winners
Paint Out Competition
| Professional |
|---|
First PlaceLyudmila Tomova |
Second PlaceRichie Vios |
Third PlaceNeal Hughes |
| Amateur |
|---|
First PlaceSue Darienzo |
Second PlaceSteve Philbrook |
Third PlaceDebby Coles-Dobay |
11th Annual Plein Air Festival Winners
Grand PrizeKari Ganoung Ruiz |
First PlaceHector Acuna |
Second PlaceBill Farnsworth |
Third PlaceMarc Anderson |
Participating Artists
We are thrilled to announce our invited artists -get ready for fresh work
from some of the top plein air artists in the country!
Grafton, Wisconsin
London, England
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Tallahassee, Florida
Tequesta, Florida
Hartland, Maine
Liberty Hill, Texas
Granite City, Illinois
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Spring, Texas
Cornville, Arizona
Palm Beach Shores, Florida
Dallas, Texas
Venice, Florida
Medford, New Jersey
Easley, South Carolina
Baltimore, Maryland
Stuart, FL
Savannah, Georgia
Marlboro, New York
Boynton Beach, Florida
Interlaken, New York
North Palm Beach, Florida
Swampscott, Massachusetts
Kansas City, Missouri
Jackson, Michigan
Raleigh, North Carolina
Austin, Texas
Poulsbo, Washington
Palmetto, Florida
Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin
Plein Air Workshops
Plein Air Festival Judge
Michele Usibelli: Michele started with a strong foundation in the Russian Impressionist tradition of seeing and painting shapes of light and color using loose brushstrokes. She has been influenced by numerous artists, most notably Nicholai Fechin, John Singer Sargent, and William Merritt Chase. Each of the influences has allowed Michele to establish her own unique artistic style and paint application.
No classes are currently scheduled for this day.
2024 Event Schedule
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Paint Out Competition:
The location of the Paint Out Competition is at Harbourside Place, Jupiter.
Harbourside Place:
200 N Us Highway 1, Jupiter, FL 33469
harboursideplace.com
All artists are welcome to participate under one of two self-designated categories, Professional or Amateur Artist. Cash awards and prizes will be available to winners in both categories. Over $2,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded.
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Check-in and stamping of panels will begin on-site
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | PAINT! Listen for the air horn which signals when to start and stop painting.
12:00 pm – 12:30pm | Frame and display work on easel
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm | Judging
1:00 pm | Awards announced and prizes distributed
1:00pm – 1:30 pm | Art is offered for sale to the public
