Painting the Town Exhibit

For all PTT Submission Information, see notice below:

View the works of local painters created en plein air around Marblehead just days before.

2026 Judge: Ruth Brooks

Ruth Rooks is an award-winning artist who has been painting for

many years in any medium that suits her. Currently, the medium

of her preference is gouache. Ruth’s subjects have included still

lives, the “Big Dig” construction, portraits, and animal portraits. In

the past Ruth has also been a plein air painter, but she now

prefers to paint from the other side of the window. She is blessed

with a beautiful view of rocks and trees on a fairly steep slope just

outside her studio. From the comfort of her studio, she can

capture the changing seasons, ephemeral light and the diverse

seasonal plants, moss and wildlife, without having to freeze,

swelter, or brave harsh winds. Ruth currently serves as President

of the Swampscott Art Association. She is delighted and honored

to turn her eye as a judge to the Festival of Arts plein air

submissions.

Limit: 1 entry per artist.

Chairs: Jean Guastaferri and Peggy Farrell

Contact: ptt@marbleheadfestival.org

Awards: Best  of Show ($125), Outstanding Work ($50), Honorable Mention, People’s  Choice Awards

Congratulations to our 2025 Winners!

Best of Show: Ellen Grandpre, Title: Environmentally Sensitive Area. Medium: Oil

Outstanding Work: Bob Schaeffner, Title: Summer Fog, Medium: Watercolor

Honorable Mention: Katherine Miura, Title: Low Tide Path to Gerry Island, Medium: Oil

Honorable Mention: Anne Bowen, Title: Old Town Palette, Medium: Watercolor