The Art League of Ocean City invites art enthusiasts and collectors to its 19th annual plein air festival, “Artists Paint OC,” taking place from August 14-18, 2024. This unique event will feature 50 professional artists painting landscapes “en plein air” (in the open air) at various picturesque locations around the area.
Wet Paint Sales and Exhibition
The public will have the opportunity to view and purchase these freshly created artworks during the “Wet Paint Sales” on Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and 18, at the Ocean City Center for the Arts. Executive Director Rina Thaler encourages everyone to attend this rare opportunity to acquire beautiful original paintings of local scenes at affordable prices.
Participating Artists
A talented group of 50 plein air painters, including many popular regional artists and painters from around the country,will participate in the event. The list of artists scheduled to paint and exhibit includes:
- Carolyn Aberbach,ย Lissa Abrams,ย Jon Bandish, Bruno Baran, Judy Benton, Alexandra Bradley, Jacqueline Bruce-Yamin, Andrea Burkom, Erica DeHart, Siobhan Duggan,ย John Eiseman,ย Nancy Fine, Rhonda Ford, Gerilyn Gaskill, Kathy Gibson, Jill Glassman,ย Scott Henderson,ย Catherine Homens, Betty Huang, Kathy Huegel, Frederick Johnson, Leo Kahl, Rajendra KC, Barbara Kern-Bush,ย Ed Lewandowski,ย Bruce Ley,ย Mimi Little,ย Liz Maynes, Katherine Miller, Madeline Patsel,ย Martha Pileggi,ย Jose Ramรญrez,ย Jim Rehak,ย Russell Reno, Eva Rotolo,ย Maggii Sarfaty,ย John Schisler, Jessica Schlegel, Ricky Sears, Al Richards, Rebekah Simonds, David Simpson, Linda Steere,ย Barbara Stepura,ย Gail Stern,ย Nancy R. Thomas,ย Joel Trotta,ย Mary Veiga,ย Cheryl Wisbrock, Judy Wolgast, and Dennis Young.Special Events
- Saturday, August 17th: Wet Paint Sale and Celebration (5-7 p.m.) – Free and open to the public, featuring live music, complimentary hors dโoeuvres, and a cash bar.
- Sunday, August 18th: Quick Paint and Sale (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) – Watch artists paint downtown, followed by judging and an off-the-easel sale at the Arts Center. Free to attend with live music and a cash bar.
- Kids Paint OC Exhibition: Featuring plein air artwork by youth ages 6-17, on display Sunday, August 18th, from noon-3 p.m. with cash prizes awarded.
Additional Information
The exhibit and sale will continue at the Arts Center until the end of September.
For more details, please visit OCart.org or call 410-524-9433.
