Now accepting 2020 Artist Applications
60 artists will be accepted for the event. Apply by July 10, 2020
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Attend the Plein Air Brandywine Valley Opening Reception on Friday, September 25, 2020.
OPENING RECEPTION TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON
2020 Plein Air Brandywine Valley Sponsorship Opportunities
2019 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
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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.
The longer I paint, the more amazed I am at how beautiful the world is.Compelled to chronicle the life and world around her, Abigail Faye McBride paints with the heart of a poet. Her oil paintings and charcoal drawings bear witness to a time, person or passing glimmer of light. From the sun splashed outdoors to rich interiors her interests are broad in scope. Inspired by what she sees, Abigail paints primarily on location. A consummate Cape School colorist, the draftsmanship in her work is born of an academic interest in the portrait and figure. Her work blends traditional subject matter with modern design sensibilities. She is part of a new breed of perceptual painters working from direct observation be it plein air or in the studio. Though often free of narrative, her work is grounded in the present day as a contemporary interpretation of genre painting. She paints landscape, figure and still life working interchangeably with brush and palette knife. Collectors, nationally and internationally, appreciate the color, mood and elegance of her work.
