Alternative Plein Air Group Exhibition
May 1st - July 25th, 2026
Artists: Collin Cessna, Heather Blackwell, and Beth-Ann Wilson
Opening celebration on Friday, May 1st from 5-7pm
This dynamic group exhibition features work by
Collin Cessna, Heather Blackwell, and Beth-Ann Wilson,
offering an alternative perspective alongside the annual Plein Air Easton competition. Spanning landscapes, portraiture, and figurative art, the exhibition showcases diverse media, bold color contrasts, and varied forms that move beyond traditional Plein Air conventions.
Heather Blackwell shares her "Plein Air" set up. All the artists in the show will be painting outside our 9s Studio space on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in the "plein-air style" that fits their way of working and subject.
Heather Blackwell painting
"Boats" by Heather Blackwell pastel of the Baltimore Harbor.
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Heather Blackwell painting
Collin Cessna painting "pleinair style" at an event. Collin Cessna will be leading a Workshop & Talk during the exhibition on Saturday, June 13, 2026, | 12-2pm "Intro to Casein Painting" Workshop by Collin Cessna. Followed by an Artist Talk at 3:30pm.
"Church in Pastel" work by Collin Cessna
"Hampton Historical Site" painting b y Collin Cessna
"Havs Cove" painting by Collin Cessna
Collin Cessna will be leading a Workshop & Talk during the exhibition on Saturday, June 13, 2026, | 12-2pm "Intro to Casein Painting" Workshop by Collin Cessna. Followed by an Artist Talk at 3:30pm.
Beth-Ann Wilson painting in Floyd, VA at the "Floyd Plein Air Biennial" in 2024. Photo by Joli Ayn Wood. Beth-Ann will be giving a painting demo with blacklight paint and an Artist Talk during the show on Thursday, May 7, 2026 from 5:30 PM 7:30 PM at the Gallery. RSVP through Eventbrite by clicking the photo or through our events page.
"Bridge in Annapolis" painting by Beth-Ann Wilson
"Float On" painting by Beth-Ann Wilson
"The Market" by Beth-Ann Wilson
"Ticket to Flavortown" painting by Beth-Ann Wilson
"Captn Franks" painting by Beth-Ann Wilson
"Fayette and Highland" painting by Beth-Ann Wilson