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* pleinAir! artContest         * 2012 Judges Thanks to our three esteemed plein air art Judges for the 2012 contest:

 
Associate Professor of Art at Lehigh University: Berrisford Boothe

 
Easton artist Will Hübscher produces unique print made by pressing paper against an inked plate, destroying the original plate in the process, Monotype 

  
Easton artist and Professor of Art at Northampton Community College,
Isadore LaDuca

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Ken Kewley paints his plein air piece,
as his muse Clara plays the viola.

The Riverside Festival of the Arts is under the non-profit umbrella organization of ACE - the artists' community of Easton.
ACE is a federally recognized non-profit, organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

2010 pleinAir painter Frank Visco drove
3 hours to paint +win 1st place, 2010.

Bethlehem Palette club member Paul McGinn paints an inspired train scene where the Lehigh meets the Delaware River.

Now seeking our 4th annual 2013 plein air art contest sponsor!! Thank you, Metris Arts Consulting for sponsoring the 2012 contest - see more about Metris, below.

2012 1st place * Ken Kewley -->
2012 2nd place * Michael Schade -->
2012 3rd place * Laura Gardner -->

Artists that enter the 4th annual Riverside Festival of the Arts Plein Air ArtContest agree to allow the Riverside Festival of the Arts to use their painting image in future promotions for the festival. Artist will own their artwork and may keep their finished canvases... Plein Air Painting contest artists may show their finished work at the Plein Air Art booth for sale if they choose (no fees! unless you care to $donate some back to festival). We will also organize an October gallery/opening show for these in downtown Easton, for those plein air artists interested.

Look for a plein air 2013 art contest... we are ready for a 2013 pleinAir Art sponsor! $500 - ask ellen, if you have any questions: 610.253.6123.

* Metris Arts Consulting provides research, analysis, and planning support to help arts and cultural activities strengthen communities – and vice-versa. Principal Anne Gadwa Nicodemus is a leading voice on the creative placemaking movement. Recently relocated to Easton, Metris works with a range of clients from across the country, including philanthropic foundations, government agencies, and arts groups and organizations. We connect them with critical resources including impact studies, evaluations, and “think” pieces and presentations. Find out more at metrisArts.com.

Metris Arts Consulting 'plein air art gallery' where judges deliberated.
Perhaps you are now wondering, what IS Plein Air Painting? It is essentially just painting outdoors - check here for more detail.	Check out the plein air virtual gallery on our facebook page. 2011 judges - Accomplished art teacher & local artist Danny Moyer, Easton's Artist-Ambassador and metal sculpter extraordinaire Mr Karl Stirner, and local personality and NYU art professor Dr Barnaby Ruhe.