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Plein Air Art Festival & Charity Auction
Date & Time
Schedule
Image Gallery
Register to paint
Join us for the Plein Air Art Festival & Charity Auction on September 27–28, 2025, from 11 AM–4 PM at Meadowsweet Preserve. This free event is open to the public to enjoy live outdoor painting and a demo with local artist Bill Chickilo. Artist registration is required to paint and participate in the Exhibition & Auction on November 1, 2025.
September 27-28, 2025 11am - 4pm
schedule
Art Demo by Bill Chickilo
September 27 at Noon
About the Artist
William Chickillo is a plein-air painter and colorist influenced by American realism and the great landscape traditions of Bierstadt, Church, Cole and Inness. His expressive works capture the spirit of the land, not as a literal record but as a reflection of its mood, integrity and resilience.
Kids Art Instruction with Cadee Rockwell
September 28 at 11:00 AM
About the Artist
Cadee Rockwell is a visual artist based in northeastern Pennsylvania, creating vibrant, expressive work inspired by nature, color, and texture. With a degree in Fine Art and Psychology, she blends emotional depth with bold brushwork and vivid palettes. Her one-of-a-kind originals reflect movement, energy, and heart.
September 27th
Meadowsweet Preserve
Lily Lake Rd.
Dalton, PA 18414
10:00am: Event Setup
11:00am: Artist Checkin
NOON: Artist Reception & Art Demo with Bill Chickilo
4:00pm: Clean Up
September 28th
Meadowsweet Preserve
Lily Lake Rd.
Dalton, PA 18414
10:00am: Event Setup
11:00am: Artist Checkin
11:00am: Kids Instruction with Cadee Rockwell
4:00pm: Clean Up
November 1st
The Gathering Place
304 S. State Street
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Exhibition Opening and Charity Auction
The exhibition will be up for one week November 1st – November 12th
Artist should have their works at the Gathering Place ready to be displayed by October 29th.
image gallery
artists wanted
Application Form
Are you interested in becoming a participant? $25 per artist to participate. Lunch is provided only on September 27th during the Artists Reception. No supplies will be provided.