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Now on Display: Plein Air Lehigh Valley - Various Artists
What is "Plein Air"?
En plein air is a French expression meaning “in the open air”, and refers to the act of painting outdoors with the artist's subject in full view. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.
These paintings are part of the Lehigh Art Alliances’ annual June exhibition at the Nazareth Center for the Arts. Each piece was created outdoors in the Lehigh Valley in May of 2025. These paintings capture the beauty and diversity of our region in every brushstroke.
Artists:
Suzanne Dalton
Rosemary Geseck
Jacqueline Olson
Elena Shackleton
Tory C Shultz
Wendy Stoudt
Sue Thistle
Deborah Walkowiak
All artwork is currently on view and available for purchase.
Ashlee Deutsch, Vice President of the Nazareth Center for the Arts, is the Curator of this collaboration.
Scroll down to explore the collection and learn more about the artists.
The Nazareth Center for the Arts and the Memorial Library of Nazareth are excited to announce a new partnership that brings
art and community even closer together.
As part of this collaboration, the Nazareth Center for the Arts will curate rotating exhibitions of local artwork to be displayed within the library, enriching the cultural experience for visitors of all ages. Both nonprofit organizations are deeply rooted in the community, housed in historic buildings that reflect Nazareth's rich heritage. United by their shared passion for the arts and community engagement, this partnership represents a meaningful step toward making the arts more accessible and celebrated throughout the Lehigh Valley.