Eighth annual Plein Air weekend supports the arts

From staff reports

On Saturday evening, Aug. 6, artists gathered for a thank-you dinner given by the Glen Arbor Art Association (GAAA) before the Plein Air Paint Out Wet Painting Sale Reception. Art lovers began to arrive at 5 p.m. to line-up to view the art work that culminated the weekend’s events. The GAAA was filled with over 300 art patrons and artists enjoying a lovely evening.

This annual fund-raising weekend, which took place over three days, included more than 50 artists for each of the three events, was a big success and drew many supporters of the GAAA and the arts. Those attending Friday’s Quick Sale, featuring works by artists painting the Crystal River and the Thursday evening Sundowner event and Saturday night’s Paint Out Sale, were thrilled to be able to purchase original art. Close to 60 dedicated volunteers helped make the events run smoothly. Volunteer chairperson, Linda Young coordinated the Plein Air Weekend, which she helped create and has chaired now for eight successful years. Rae Dumke, GAAA president, co-chaired the Plein Air Reception.

The award winners of the Plein Air Weekend are:
The Sundowner-August 4
Best of Sunsets: Mary Fuscaldo
Honorable Mention: John Murphey

Quick Draw-Artists Paint the Crystal River-August 5
First Place: Sheila Wissner
Second Place: Janet Kohler
Third Place: Sharon Will
Honorable Mention: Susan Fernholz

Paint Out- August 6
First Place: Cornelis Van Spronsen, Great Day At Day Farm, Oil
Second Place: David Westerfield, Toward North Manitou, Oil
Third Place: Barbara Reich, View of Good Harbor Bay, Pastel
People’s Choice Award: Mary Krater, LakeShed, Pastel