Now accepting 2020 Artist Applications

This year, we will accept 60 artists for the event.
Deadline to apply is July 10, 2020

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

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2020 Plein Air Brandywine Valley Sponsorship Opportunities

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2019 Event Sponsors

DIAMOND

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  • Jerome I. Marcus, MD

 

PLATINUM

  • Janet C. Hohnholt
  • William and Katharine Gahagan
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GOLD

  • Ellison M. Carey
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SILVER

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

Anne Buck is a watercolorist who loves the luminosity and translucence of watercolor. Design and creativity have been infused in her education with a bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture and Landscape Design, and a masters degree in Biology Education and in her career as a science teacher for Cape Henlopen School District. She has studied watercolor with nationally recognized artists such as Mary Whyte, Charles Reid, and Janet Rogers.Anne is an member of the Delaware Watercolor Society, the Rehoboth Art League, Millsboro Art League, and Milton Art Guild all in Delaware. Her work is on display at the various art Leagues, the Savannah Inn in Lewes, DE. and periodically in shows throughout the beach communities. Anne invites you to visit her website at www.annebuck.com

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