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Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air Festival

Collectors’ Party Sets Record Attendance

The vibrant arts scene at Lighthouse ArtCenter in The 11th Annual Plein
Tequesta, reached new heights with the success of the 11th Air Festival featured a
Annual Plein Air Festival’s Collectors’ Party. The party week of free events,
took place on March 8, with over 500 collectors and art artist demonstrations,
enthusiasts in attendance. A celebration of creativity and workshops, and a
community spirit, guests had the opportunity to mingle remarkable collection of
with over 30 award-winning artists from around the world, newly painted artworks
exploring a stunning array of freshly painted pieces that available for purchase
captured the essence of local landscapes and scenes in at Lighthouse ArtCenter
Palm Beach and Martin counties. Gallery. The festival,
“Our Plein Air Festival epitomizes the heart and soul renowned for its plein
of our community, extending an open invitation for all to air painting competition,
immerse themselves in the beauty of plein air painting,” attracted artists competing
said Jeni Licata, executive director of Lighthouse for over $15,000 in cash
ArtCenter. “We thank our talented artists, generous and prizes while capturing
sponsors and supportive community.” the beauty of our local
coastlines, gardens, bridges
and more in real time.
Renowned artist
Michele Usibelli judged Award-winning artists
this year’s Plein Air
Festival, carefully selecting winners across various for her captivating piece Golden Morning, Pine Glades,
categories. Before the collectors’ party, Usibelli presented receiving $4,000. Hector Acuna claimed first place with
select artists with awards, recognizing their exceptional his artwork Jolly Roger, earning $2,500, followed by
talent and contributions to the festival. Among the winners
was Kari Ganoung Ruiz, who was awarded the grand prize Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air on page 17

Michele Usibelli, Jeni Licata, Hector Acuna, Elaine
McCombs and Peter McCombs

Maggie Kramer, Kathy Kramer and Martie Sachs, Bob Sachs and Chris Grace McGann, Richie Vios and Manon
Carla Bosch Kling Sander

Anne Palumbo, Jenny Schorr and Jean Chase

Paul Rosenblatt, Eva Rosenblatt and Carl Bretzke

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