1ST ANNUAL PLEIN AIR COMPETITION

Art was brought to life in Selinsgrove last Saturday, September 18th at the 1st Annual Plein Air Competition co-sponsored by the Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce and Allen A. Shaffer Insurance. The ‘Canvas the Grove’ event brought 18 artists of different ages, skill, and experience levels from around the area to capture a beautiful “plein air style” setting of Downtown Selinsgrove for the chance to demonstrate their creative talents while competing for exciting cash prizes.

Plein Air artists had two hours to create, in the medium of their choice, their picturesque view of our community before presenting to the judges. Participating judges included Susquehanna University’s Lynn Buck; Selinsgrove High School Art Teacher, Cristi Beeler; Harrisburg’s Susquehanna Art Museum Executive Director, Alice Ann Schwab; and Local Artist, Joanne Landis.

First Place Winner, Cindy Dozpat received $500 for her beautiful painting highlighting a Selinsgrove barn setting. Second Place Winner, Kelly Charlesworth received $350, for her impressive painted scene of Penns’ Creek from the Isle of Que Bridge, which also took home the $400 prize as Viewer’s Choice Winner. And, Third Place Winner, Julie Riker received $250, for her colorful painting of the Selinsgrove Farmer’s Market, which is framed and available for purchase at The Kind Café for $400.

Selinsgrove Area Chamber of Commerce was incorporated in 1919, as an organization of businesses, individuals, and non-profits promoting business growth and community prosperity in the Selinsgrove area. We thank them for another incredible event enjoyed by both participants and community members, it is sure to be brought back for years to come!