NAZARETH PLEIN AIR

LAA Plein Air Nazareth Event and Exhibit is held yearly in the month of May with plenty of time and opportunity to paint plein air in and around the region in Pennsylvania. This event culminates with an exhibition in the Nazareth Center for The Arts with part of the proceeds to benefit NCA. To participate, you do need to be an LAA member. Sign up below!

Become a Member

June 6 - July 6, 2025
Opening Reception: June 13, 5-8pm

The $250 LAA Award for Best Nazareth Scene will be announced at the Reception!

You may paint anywhere in the region including Bucks and Berks. The paintings only need to be completed in May!

Register NOW or anytime in May to be included in Plein Air Nazareth.
Email Elena at lehighartalliance@gmail.com to register!
NO ENTRY FEES!

Throughout the month of May - Submit images of your pieces as you complete them. Email images to lehighartalliance@gmail.com, to be included in the promotion of The Plein Air Nazareth Exhibit!

IMPORTANT DATES!

June 1st & 3rd - Drop Off Up to 5 Works!

Sunday, June 1st, 11am to 2pm before the Opening Reception of the Summer Show

Tuesday June 3rd, 11am to 6pm @ JuxtaHub

(Pieces must be framed, or have finished edges, and be wired for hanging)

June 13 - Opening Reception, 5pm - 8pm at Nazareth Center For The Arts, 30 East Belvidere St, Nazareth, PA, 18064

July 6 - Close of Show/Pick Up of Unsold Work 2pm to 4pm

NOTE: 30% of proceeds from sales and entry fees benefit The Nazareth Center For The Arts

Please contact Elena Shackleton at lehighartalliance@gmail.com to register or if you have any questions about Plein Air Nazareth.

Watercolor, oil, pastel, pencil, ink, acrylic, or mixed media are all acceptable mediums!
JUST GET OUT THERE AND CREATE!

We are planning Paint Out Meet Up Dates in May! Watch for notifications of where and when in Flash News and on Facebook and Instagram. Any paintings done with the Bethlehem Palette Club paint outs during May are eligible.

This event is a fun, low stress activity to promote Plein Air and The Nazareth Center For The Arts. Don’t forget to submit images of your pieces to lehighartalliance@gmail.com as you complete them, so they can be included in our promotions for The Nazareth Center For The Arts Plein Air Exhibit!

Want to learn more about how to paint Plein Air? Contact Elena Shackleton at lehighartalliance@gmail.com to get started.