Page 11 - Jupiter Spotlight - February '24

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Artists Capture Local Scenery At

Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air Festival March 3 To 9

The festival features a paint out competition, artist of awards including Best Marine, Best Seaside, Best
demonstrations, a collectors’ party & sale, a Battle of the Architecture, Best Nocturne and Best of South Florida.
Brushes competition, workshops and fresh art for sale. The festivities begin on Sunday, March 3, with a “Paint
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s (LAC) 11th Annual Plein Air Out Competition” at Harbourside Place in Jupiter from 9 a.m.
Festival brings together 32 award-winning artists to compete to 1:30 p.m. This fast-paced event is open to professional
for over $15,000 in cash and prizes through the practice of and amateur artists who compete for over $2,000 in cash and
painting “en plein air” or “in the open air.” prizes. The public is welcome to watch as artists begin painting
The festival takes place March 3 to 9. It includes free at the sound of an airhorn and have two hours to complete
events and artist demonstrations, workshops, and hundreds their work, which is then displayed and available for sale.
of freshly painted pieces available for purchase throughout March 4 to 7, the award-winning artists paint in picturesque
the week at Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery at 373 Tequesta places throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties,
Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. A full schedule of events, capturing the beauty before them on canvas. Free artist Manon Sander’s painting demonstration at the Juno Beach
demonstrations, and workshop details can be found at demonstrations are open to the public. A schedule can be Pier, March 2023
lighthousearts.org/pleinair. found at lighthousearts.org/pleinair, and real-time updates are
“Our festival attracts the nation’s top plein air artists, available on Instagram @lighthouseartcenter. All paintings
who come to Palm Beach County to paint our local can be viewed and are available for purchase at the Lighthouse
landscapes, coastlines and landmarks. Their paintings ArtCenter Gallery throughout the week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
capture everything from “Old Florida” found in places The culmination arrives on March 8 from 5 to 8 p.m., with
like Jonathon Dickinson Park and Riverbend Park to the Collectors’ Party & Sale, where attendees can purchase
iconic landmarks such as Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse,” said freshly painted, one-of-a-kind pieces and mingle with the
Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Executive Director, Jeni Licata. artists and other art lovers while enjoying LAC’s signature
“The only requirement is to paint outdoors. Plein air hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. The festival finale is on
painting allows artists to express their creativity without March 9 at LAC Gallery from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes
constraint on subject or medium.” a lively Battle of the Brushes painting competition (10 a.m.
Renowned artist Michele Usibelli was selected as this to 12 p.m.), an awards ceremony, and the introduction of new
year’s judge. Usibelli will honor the artists with a variety 8” x 8” small works available for sale. Lon Brauer painting demonstration

Kathleen Denes painting demonstration at Dubois Park,
Battle of the Brushes competition Collectors’ Party & Sale March 2023

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