Albert’s Plein Air Affair 2021
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation 5556 US 17, Brunswick, Georgia 31525
Alberts Plein Air Affair at Hofwyl Plantation
Bring your Plein Air gear to paint during this annual artistic event honoring Albert Fendig in the historic setting of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation. No prizes, no judging, just good camaraderie and great fun. Inspiration abounds; including, 800 year old moss draped live oaks, scenic vistas across rice fields, a 150 year old plantation house, and barns, old tractors and out buildings, and people dressed in period costumes. Artists and art admirers abound.
The artist registration fee is $25, includes admission, a catered lunch at noon which will be hand-delivered to the artist’s specific site on the plantation, a wine and cheese receptioninvolving social distancing (Wet Paint Sale and Display) at 2pm and participation in the Traveling Show. Please send your check payable to “Friends of Hofwyl, Post Office Box 1801, Brunswick, Georgia, 31520,” no later than Saturday, April 10. Also, very important, please include your email so that we can follow-up with further information.
There will not be a workshop this year.
Those who are not artists are also welcome. Many people enjoy coming out to just watch or even strike a deal with an artist for a new masterpiece.
Tickets are available at the door. Regular Admission for the public is: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors (62 and over); and $5 for Youth (6 - 17), and children ages 5 and under are free.
Artists may submit their works from the event (framed or gallery-wrapped with wire hanger) for inclusion in the Traveling Show, by delivering them to the Horton Gallery at the Hospital in Brunswick between the hours of 10-11am on Saturday, May 1. The Traveling Show is strictly voluntary. Commissions will vary on venue. Additional information will be provided to all registered artists prior to May 1.
The Traveling Show/Exhibition will be as follows:
May – The Horton Gallery at the Hospital, Brunswick, GA
June/July - McIntosh Art Association, Darien, GA
August – Golden Isles Welcome Center, St. Simons Island
September – Hofwyl-Broadfield Auditorium, Brunswick, GA for display and/or artist pickup