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Attend the Plein Air Brandywine Valley Opening Reception on Friday, September 25, 2020.

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2019 Plein Air Brandywine Valley Sponsorship Opportunities

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Event Sponsors

DIAMOND

Jerome I. Marcus, MD

PLATINUM

Janet C. Hohnholt
William and Katharine Gahagan

GOLD

Ellison M. Carey

SILVER

June Buck
"In Memory of James R. Buck"
Mary and Jim Culley
Patricia Lowe
A. Roy Smith
James J. McLaughlin

BRONZE

Joe and Bernie Polinski
Jay and Martha Tschantz
John Lilley and Bob Lohrmann
Brooke Mitchell and Scott Best
Nancy Ellis, State Farm
Karen D. Poore, ChFC
Alexandra Ergon
The Honorable Christina D. Sappey and Mr. Jonathan Sappey

Plein Air Brandywine Valley Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 20, 2020

Artists Gathering: Time and Location TBD. Information about the event will be shared, questions answered, and surfaces stamped.

Monday, September 21 - Thursday, September 24

Opportunities for painting incredible landscapes, gardens, museums, churches, and private estates will be provided. Artists are required to work only in allotted time frames. Work completed outside of those time frames will not be considered for judging. Also, all work is to be done outside, in natural lighting. Paintings of indoor spaces, although they can be included in the sale, will not be considered for judging. Please see the complete rules and regulations for artists.

 Friday, September 25

Judging for the Plein Air Brandywine Valley competition starting at 4:30 p.m. Opening Reception, Art Exhibition and Sale opening at 7:00 p.m. at The Kennett Square American Legion Arts Center for artists, patrons, and guests. At this time, artists may choose their favorite works for inclusion in the Artists' Choice segment of the competition. Wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Saturday, September 26 - Sunday, September 27

Show/Sale and Exhibition continues Saturday and Sunday from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Welcome to Plein Air Brandywine Valley

Plein Air Brandywine Valley is a painting competition, show, and sale featuring the beauty of the Brandywine Valley interpreted by the finest artists of our nation and beyond.

For one week, artists will paint the most scenic properties of the Brandywine Valley including private estates, land preserves, and renowned duPont properties.

All works entered into the competition will be judged and then displayed for viewing and purchase at an opening reception scheduled for Friday, September 25^th 2020 from 7pm to 10pm. The works will remain on display for purchase and viewing throughout the remainder of the weekend and are free to the public. (Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)

Event proceeds benefit Children's Beach House. CLICK HERE to find out how this event and your donations contribute to the vital work of the Children's Beach House, helping children with special needs reach their highest potential.

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2019 PLEIN AIR BRANDYWINE VALLEY WINNERS!

	Artist: Melissa McNett Winner – 1^st Place Title: Alla Fine Farm
	Artist: Henry Coe Winner – 2nd Place Title: Railroad Bridge 1
	Artist: Elaine Lisle Winner – 3rd Place Title: Fall Rooftops
	Artist: Randall Graham Winner – Honorable Mention Title: Lumber Stacks
	Artist: Lena Thynell Winner – Honorable Mention Title: Seize the Day
	Artist: Henry Coe Winner – Artists Choice
	Artist: Mateus Costa Winner – Nocturne Kennett Square Title: State & Union Streets
	Artist: Al Richards Winner – Marshallton Quick Draw Title: A Walk in the Park