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Plein Air Affaire 2010

Plein Air Affaire: Outdoor Painting in Scenic Santa Cruz County features local artists and guest artists painting “en plein air.” The artists participating are all celebrated for their abilities to create artworks in the open air using portable easels and palettes. With Impressionist stylized short brush strokes, these artists use their expertise to portray the effects of light and shadow.

Irina Parfenova: April Morning

 

2010 Participating Artists:

Tomiko Bailey Hildy Bernstein
John R. Crawford John Deckert
Cornelia Emery Mark Farina
Catherine Fasciato Paul Fortis
Susan Elwart Hall Michele LaMontagne Hausman
Maggie Renner Hellmann Susan Leone Howe
Sibyl Johnson Bill Kennann
Barbara Lawrence Peter Loftus
John Maxon Mark Monsarrat
Irina Parfenova Erika Perloff
Charles Prentiss Paul Roehl
Julia Munger Seelos Timon Sloane
Mary K. Stahl Ann Elizabeth Thiermann
Susan W. Trimingham Akiyo Walker

 

 

Saturday, July 10, Sunday, July 11:

The Museum of Art & History's Plein Air Affaire: Outdoor Painting in Scenic Santa Cruz County. Participating artists have contributed over 150 pieces of artwork on display at Abbott Square (Museum courtyard) during the public sale from 11:00am - 5:00pm daily. Many artists will be onsite and some will do live demonstrations. Bring your family and friends to this exciting event and take the opportunity to purchase your favorite Plein Air piece!

 

2010 Sponsors & Partnerships:

Sponsors:

 

Bogard Construction

Cathy Schlumbrecht's Cruzin'Courses – A Progressive Dinner for Women Around Downtown Santa Cruz

 

Sponsors in Part:

Allanson Insurance

Airtec Service

Palace Art and Supply

Santa Cruz Picture Framing & Gallery

Seascape Resort

 

Media Sponsors:

KUSP

Good Times

Times Publishing Group

 

Partners:

County of Santa Cruz Parks, Open Spaces and Cultural Services (media day partner)

Land Trust of Santa Cruz County (conservation partner)

The Pajaro Valley Arts Council (exhibition partner)