Lissa Abrams, Stevenson, MD
Bruno Baran, Nottingham, PA Ed Bell, Philadelphia, PA Lisa Burger Lentz, Media, PA Karen Burnette Garner, Robesonia, PA Melissa Carroll, Lancaster, PA Nanci Charpentier, Baton Rouge, PA Ann Crostic, Baltimore, MD Lori Cusick, Dallas, TX Lea Doise, Keswick, VA David Finnell, Charlottesville, MA Paul Gallo, Middletown, PA Erin Gill, Bethlehem, PA Marjorie Haley, Hackettstown, NJ Stephen Haynes, Irwin, PA Marita Hines, Marietta, PA |
Pearl Horng, Midlothian, VA
Zoungy Kligge, St Lawrence, PA Jane Knighton, Glenwood, MD Laura Martinez-Bianco, Marlboro, NY Martin Matlin, Narberth, PA Mary Ann Mengel, Hamburg, PA Barbara Morcerf, Lords Valley, PA Jesse Prentiss, Reading, PA Al Richards, West Chester, PA Tom Ritchie, Baltimore, MD Sabrina Schmidt, Chalmette, LA Russell Slocum, Wyomissing, PA Ellie Tryon-Elgin, Bel Air, MD Rachel Van Wylen, Haverford, PA Karen Weber, St. Lawrence, PA Steven J. White, Birdsboro, PA |
Plein Air West Reading 2025 will showcase the artwork of 32 juried artists from 7 states selected to participate in the 10th annual competition. Approximately $6000 in awards will include two $1000 first prizes (Best West Reading & Best anywhere in Berks County) and an array of $500 sponsor-themed awards.
SCHEDULE
March 16: Juror’s selections announced
May 1: Sponsors announced
June 14+: Artist check in
June 16: Quick Draw
June 16: Artist/Sponsor Welcome Party (6:30-8:30pm)
June 20: Intake; Patrons Preview & Awards
June 21: Art on the Avenue
Whether you're new to the area or know it well, you'll enjoy checking out local artists' favorite painting spots and useful tips compiled in the Plein Air Painter's Guide to Berks County.
SCHEDULE
March 16: Juror’s selections announced
May 1: Sponsors announced
June 14+: Artist check in
June 16: Quick Draw
June 16: Artist/Sponsor Welcome Party (6:30-8:30pm)
June 20: Intake; Patrons Preview & Awards
June 21: Art on the Avenue
Whether you're new to the area or know it well, you'll enjoy checking out local artists' favorite painting spots and useful tips compiled in the Plein Air Painter's Guide to Berks County.

painters_guide_to_berks_2025.pdf |