Exciting New Sponsorship Opportunities

The Avalon Foundation is proud to once again present Plein Air Easton, the nation’s largest juried plein air art competition. This signature cultural event for Maryland’s Eastern Shore takes place July 10-19, 2026, and brings together 58 world-class, professional artists and hundreds of aspiring artists for a week of free art demonstration and high-energy events like the Quick Draw (July 18) and Small Painting Sunday (July 19). This explosion of artists turns Talbot County into a vibrant open-air studio, as professionals and enthusiasts alike unite to capture the spirit of the Eastern Shore from the scenes of everyday life.
 

Plein Air Easton is more than an art event; it is a powerful economic and tourism driver for the region. Over ten days, the festival attracts thousands of visitors who dine in local restaurants, shop in local businesses, stay in local accommodations, and experience all that Talbot County has to offer. Your sponsorship helps make this impact possible while positioning your business at the center of one of the region’s most visible and celebrated events.

Art Lover - $1,000 includes:

• Logo placement on the Plein Air Easton website, associated emails and marketing materials (grouped by level)
• Mentions in social media posts in June and July
• Name and logo on signage at key locations during the festival

Patron - $2,000 includes:

• Logo placement on the Plein Air Easton website, associated emails and marketing materials (grouped by level)
• Mentions in social media posts in June and July
• Name and logo on signage at key locations during the festival
• Inclusion in the Avalon Foundation's Honor Roll of Donors, published in the Fall

Benefactor - $5,000 includes:

• Logo placement on the Plein Air Easton website, associated emails and marketing materials (grouped by level)
• Mentions in social media posts in June and July
• Name and logo on signage at key locations during the festival
• Inclusion in the Avalon Foundation's Honor Roll of Donors, published in the Fall
• Logo on the aprons (must be confirmed by May 1)
• Two tickets to the Meet the Artists Party Dinner and Paint-out**
• Invitation for 2 to the Collectors Preview Party*
• Invitation for 2 to attend the Avalon's Producers Guild party in the fall 

Visionary - $10,000 includes:

• Logo placement on the Plein Air Easton website, associated emails and marketing materials (grouped by level)
• Mentions in social media posts in June and July
• Name and logo on signage at key locations during the festival
• Inclusion in the Avalon Foundation's Honor Roll of Donors, published in the Fall
• Logo on the aprons (must be confirmed by May 1)
• Two tickets to the Meet the Artists Party Dinner and Paint-out**
• Two tickets to the VIP Preview of the Competition Gallery on July 16
• Invitation for 2 to the Collectors Preview Party*
• Invitation for 2 to attend the Avalon's Producers Guild party in the fall