Easton, MD - The Working Artists Forum (WAF) proudly announces their highly anticipated juried artist list for the 20th Anniversary Local Color Art Show & Sale this summer. Held annually under the auspices of Plein Air Easton, this well-regarded event celebrates the vibrant artistic talent of the Delmarva Peninsula and the membership of the Working Artists Forum. Plein Air Easton also celebrates twenty years of their renowned Plein Air Art Competition & Festival this summer.

This year's juror, Tim Beall, brought his discerning eye as the second-place award winner of Plein Air Easton 2023. Charles Newman, the Grand Prize winner of Plein Air Easton 2023 will be the judge for Local Color this summer.

Event Details:

Venue: Christ Church, 111 S. Harrison St., Easton, MD
Dates: July 18th - July 21st, 2024
Opening Reception and Awards: Thursday, July 18th at 12:00 PM

Show Hours:

Thursday, July 18th: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Friday, July 19th: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 20th: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 21st: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

This year, the Local Color Art Show & Sale features original paintings from a carefully curated selection of original artworks by these 42 distinctly talented artists:

William Bensen
Caroline Brown
Ken Clark
Naomi Clark-Turner
Carol Cowie
Fred Craig
Lynne Davis
Nancy Lee Davis
Nancy Fine
Mary Ford
Scott Foster
Nancy B Galvin
Kathleen Ryan Gardiner
Diz Hormel
Carla Huber
Barbara Kern-Bush
Marianne Kost
Jamey  Krebs
Ed Lewandowski
Maryellyn Lynott
Mary Ellen Mabe
Carol McClees
Deborah McFarlin
Mike McSorley
Karen Merkin
Amanda Milliner
Betty Papson
Kate Quinn
Jose Ramirez
Christine Rapa
Diane Rappisi
Russell Reno
Stacey Sass
Karen Saunders
Teresa Schaefer
Anne Singer
B.K. Slocum
Gail Stern
Walter Urbanek
Stephen Walker
Sharon Waters
Barbara Watson

         Proceeds from Local Color contribute to funding The Working Artists Forum's educational program, which donates money for supplies for art classes in 35 Delmarva elementary schools, enriching the lives of young learners through artistic expression. The Working Artists Forum is dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts on the Delmarva Peninsula, fostering a vibrant community of artists and art enthusiasts.

Join us in celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Local Color Art Show & Sale. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity and acquire superb original artworks.

To learn more about The Working Artists Forum visit: .www.workingartistsforum.com

For further inquiries, please contact Doris Glovier or Maryellyn Lynott at localcoloreaston@gmail.com.