This year, more than 150 nationally ranked artists from 29 states answered the call for entry to the Wayne Plein Air Festival in Pennsylvania. Juror Larry Moore of South Carolina selected 32 painters to compete for over $25,000 in cash prizes which will be awarded at the Collectors’ Preview & Sale on Saturday, May 10. The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival Exhibition will be on display from May 11 through June 21, 2025.
The multi-day competition began Sunday, May 4. Traveling to numerous locations within 35 miles of Wayne, the artists will create approximately 300 original works, drawing inspiration from the nearby historical architecture and lush landscapes found throughout the region. All paintings will be completed on site and from direct observation.
“I am always impressed with the caliber of these paintings,” said Wayne Art Center Plein Air Founder and Executive Director, Nancy Campbell. “We are thrilled to have new artists join us while welcoming back several participants of earlier festivals. The artists’ enthusiasm, along with the generosity of our many business sponsors, patrons and volunteers, shows how valued this festival is to our community.”
For more information, please visit wayneart.org.
Editor’s Note: Join us for the 6th Annual Plein Air Live online art conference, featuring Kathleen Hudson, Kevin Macpherson, Kami Mendlik, and many more! The event takes place November 6-8, 2025, with an Essential Techniques Day on November 5. Learn more at PleinAirLive.com.
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