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Marblehead Arts Association, 8 Hooper Street
Frank Costantino painting the town during Festival 2010
Plein aire painting is a French expression for painting outdoors. These fresh, often rapid works can capture the essence of a scene and the weather with a unique charm, unlike the more careful studies produced in a studio.
2011 Chairpersons
Jean Guastaferri and Carol McLaughlin
Exhibit Location: Marblehead Arts Association, King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead.
On Friday, July 1, 2011, plein aire artists met for breakfast at Marblehead Arts Association. Around 9:00 AM, they sought out strategic locations throughout Marblehead and began capturing the town's scenic beauty on canvas and paper. Saturday morning, thel turned in their completed, framed works for inclusion in the Painting-the-Town Exhibit.
On Saturday, awards were presented at an Artists' Reception at Marblehead Arts Association. The public was invited to meet the artists, view the exhibit, and cast balllots to determine the People's Choice Award winner.
2011 Exhibit
To view the 2011 paintings,
Details will be posted here when available. If you would like to receive announcements by e-mail,
For information on entering art for this exhibit, see Artists' Info.
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