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“Paint Our Towns” exhibition opens at AOY Art Center gallery

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The AOY Art Center/Art Gallery announces the opening of the 2023 plein air exhibition, featuring a collection of outdoor artworks created by approximately 50 talented artists from the greater Bucks County region.

For the last two weeks, local artists have been “painting the towns” as part of the 2023 “Paint Our Towns” Plein Air Open sponsored by AOY Art Center in Lower Makefield. The artists have been in Tyler State Park, Lake Afton, Core Creek, Washington Crossing State Park and Historic Newtown, Yardley, Historic Fallsington and Langhorne and points in between.

The products of their work will be on exhibition at AOY Art Center from noon to 5 p.m. beginning Saturday, and then Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays through June 4. The artwork can also be viewed and purchased at the online gallery 24/7 at aoyarts.org.

Plein air painting, a French term meaning “in the open air,” refers to the practice of creating art outdoors, capturing the essence and beauty of natural landscapes. This exhibition celebrates the tradition and artistry of plein air painting, showcasing a diverse range of styles and techniques that highlight the artists’ connection to the environment.

Each artist can submit up to three of their best works to the exhibition. Those works will be judged and awarded prizes by Bucks County’s own nationally-recognized and award-winning plein air artist Alan Fetterman.

The exhibition features over 100 original artworks, from picturesque landscapes to scenes of local communities, boroughs and parks; the collection captures the splendor of nature, architecture, and human interaction with the surroundings.

“Plein air painting offers a fresh perspective on the world around us, allowing artists to capture fleeting moments and evoke emotions through their brushstrokes. We invite everyone to join us for this remarkable celebration of art and nature,” said Bette Sovinee, executive director of the community-based, nonprofit AOY Art Center.

AOY is located at 949 Mirror Lake Road in Lower Makefield on the Patterson Farm. The gallery is open to the public at no cost and is hosted by the participating artists.


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