Plein Air Plus 2024

The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences announces the ninth annual "Plein Air Plus" Competition and Exhibition. This unique plein air event takes place over a two-month period, allowing artists to visit and paint the scenic seashore environment of Long Beach Island, New Jersey on their own schedule between July 1st and August 31st, 2024. Approximately 50 artists will be selected to participate in the Paint Out. Finished paintings will be exhibited in the "Island Life" exhibition from September 7 through November 3, 2024.

The exhibition will feature selected artists' Plein Air works and/or studio paintings developed from their Plein Air studies. Two categories are available: "Classical Plein Air" (paintings completed on site without photography) and "Plein Air Plus" (paintings inspired by specific locations, with studies painted outdoors and completed in the artist's studio). All artwork exhibited must be for sale. The LBIF retains 40% of the retail price; artists receive payment 45 days after the exhibition closes.

Eligibility is open to all artists 18 years and older in the continental US. Entry fee is $35.00 for 4 entries (non-refundable). Applicants must submit 4 images of previous work painted in the past two years, indicating whether each was created as "Classical" or "Plus," along with medium, date, and size. A 1-2 page resume, bio, and/or artist statement is required. Accepted artists will be notified by email and posted on the LBIF website by June 10. Awards include First Prize ($500 for both Classical and Plein Air Plus categories), Second Prize ($250), Third Prize ($100), and 4 Honorable Mentions. The juror is Anna O. Marley, Chief of Curatorial Affairs at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.