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We had a wonderful Artist Orientation and Canvas Stamping at the bucolic Berkeley Farm Sunday morning despite the weather. Thank you to all members who braved the cold and rain to help artists kick-off the week.
This morning our photographer, Brenda Carpenter, captured several artists painting at Kuerner’s Farm and Nancy arranged to have CBS Philly come film several artists in action in our Schmidt Garden. Please click on the link and enjoy the show! https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/the-wayne-plein-air-festival-is-now-underway-here-s-what-to-know/vi-BB1lUy4q
This year’s plein air heavy duty canvas aprons and embroidered caps are a hit with the artists. Several of you shared interest in purchasing this merchandise. Aprons, $35 and caps, $25 are on sale in the link! Come try one on!
Thanks to everyone who is housing artists and we are looking forward to having you at the various events this week and especially this Friday for the Preview & Sale.
Watch for more artists in action on Instagram and Facebook!
Rain, rain go away…
Sunday, May 4 | 9-11am
Artist Welcome Breakfast, Registration, Stamping and Orientation:
The 17th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival kicks off as 32 invited artists arrive at Berkley Farm in Wayne (725 Brooke Road Wayne, PA 19087) to have your canvases, panels and sheets stamped and officially become part of the festival during this high-energy event. Plein Air artists are required to attend this mandatory event.
Sunday, May 4 – Saturday, May 10
17th Annual Wayne Plein Air Festival: Artists paint within 30 miles of Wayne. Throughout the week, artists are encouraged to paint Wayne Art Center’s LOCAL TREASURES locations as noted in the 2025 location guide. LOCAL TREASURES returns as the theme of Wayne Plein Air 2025.
Monday, May 5 | 6-7pm
Join Wayne Art Center for Color Science that Artists Should Know- a lecture with Plein Air artist Qiang Huang. 2025 Plein Air artists are invited to attend as WAC’s guests. Tuesday, May 7 & Wednesday, May 8 after 8pm Nocturne painting: Artists are encouraged to paint at area locations during the evening.
Thursday, May 8 | 5-7pm
Artwork Intake 1: Deliver your festival paintings to Wayne Art Center. WAC and the 2025 Plein Air Committee will assist you as you deliver and register your framed paintings. A light dinner for artists will be provided and the exhibition installation begins!.
Friday, May 9 | 5-7pm
Artwork Intake 2: Bring the remainder of your festival paintings to Wayne Art Center. Your newest artwork will be checked-in and a light dinner will be provided.
Friday, May 10 | dawn-11am
Artists are invited to create final festival paintings in and around Wayne this morning.
Friday, May 10 | 10am-12pm
Final Morning Paintings Delivered: Deliver your final morning’s work to the art center where those pieces will be installed in advance of the gala event. All work MUST be at WAC by 12pm to be included in the exhibition and juror’s review. A light lunch will be available for artists.
Saturday, May 10 | 6-9pm
Join Wayne Art Center for the Collectors’ Preview & Sale and Festival Awards Ceremony with Juror Larry Moore! Plein Air Artists are guests at this event. A single event ticket at a reduced rate of $125 (select the Young Friends Tickets) is available for one artist’s guest and may be purchased online or through the art center reception desk. Additional tickets may be purchased as desired.
Sunday, May 11 | 11am-1pm
WAC will celebrate Mother’s Day with mimosas, artisanal handcrafted chocolates and Bundtinis as guests stroll through the galleries to experience Plein Air’s opening weekend. Mini’s and Mimosas for Mom
Sunday, May 11 | 1pm
Artists who are still in the Wayne area Sunday afternoon are welcome to join WAC for Juror Larry Moore’s lecture in the Davenport Gallery to hear how he considers the landscape
Wednesday, May 12 | 5:30pm
Qiang Huang
Wednesday, May 14 | 5:30pm
Mick McAndrews
Thursday, May 22 | 5:30pm
Fred Jackson
Wednesday, June 11 | 5:30pm
Elise Phillips
Saturday, June 14 | 11am-1pm
Barbara Berry
Wednesday, June 18 | 5:30pm
Beth Bathe
Saturday, May 10 | 6–9pm
Collectors’ Preview Party & Sale: This ticketed event offers collectors a first look and an early opportunity to purchase paintings from festival week. Attendees enjoy meeting artists and exploring your work. Juror Larry Moore presents the 2025 festival awards at this celebratory gala complete with jazz music and savory reception fare by Catering by Design.
Sunday, May 11 | 11am-1 pm
Mini’s and Mimosas for Mom: Celebrate Mother’s Day with Mom at WAC!
Sunday, May 11 | 1pm
Juror’s Talk with Larry Moore: Join 2025 Plein Air Juror Larry Moore and explore painting the landscape at Wayne Art Center.
Monday, May 12- Thursday, May 15 | 9:30am-4:30pm
Abstraction from Nature Workshop: Registered students participate in a four-day workshop with the 2025 Plein Air Juror which promotes finding authenticity in one’s work.
Tuesday, May 13- Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30am-4:30pm
Still Life Painting Workshop: Students participate in a two-day workshop with Qiang Huang that focuses on creating dramatic still life by observing light and creating powerful and accurate representation on canvas.
Friday, May 16 | 10am-4:30pm
Floral Design & Painting Workshop: Join Jennifer Reed & Jan Wier to create and paint your own floral arrangement during this one-day workshop.
Friday, May 16 | 10am-4pm
Plein Air Landscape – Painting at Ardrossan: Valerie Craig works with artists on the fundamentals of painting vibrant landscapes on-location at the Dairy Barn at historic Ardrossan.
Saturday, May 17 | 11am-12:30pm
Plein Air Pizza Box Workshop: Families register online at wayneart.org to participate in their very own outdoor painting event complete with a pizza lunch.
Sunday, May 18 | 11am-12:30pm
Make Your Own Palette, Cup and Brush Holder Workshop: Join Karen Sacks for a five-hour ceramics workshop and make your own artist’s pallet, water cup and brush holder with stoneware clay.
Wednesday, May 21 | 5:30-7:30pm
Through the Art Collection on the Walls at Ardrossan: Join WAC for an evening with author and historian David Nelson Wren to hear about the Montgomery family’s art collection and their cherished plein air paintings at Ardrossan during this lecture, book signing and reception.
Wednesday, June 4 | 6-7pm
Pennsylvania Impressionism and Plein Air Painting: William Perthes, the Bernard C. Watson Director of Adult Education at the Barnes Foundation, conducts a lecture on the history and practice of outdoor landscape painting of Pennsylvania Impressionists Edward Redfield, Daniel Garber and Fern Coppedge.
Thursday, June 12 | 6:30-9pm
French Burgundy Wine-Pairing Dinner with Chef Gauthron and Sommelier Walsh: Registered guests participate in a culinary event to celebrate Wayne Plein Air 2025.
Saturday, June 21 | 2-4pm
Closing Reception