Views of the Valley: A Plein Air Experience
Views of The Valley: A Plein Air Experience is held yearly in the month of May with plenty of time and opportunity to paint plein air in and around the region in Pennsylvania. This event culminates with an exhibition in the Nazareth Center for The Arts with part of the proceeds to benefit NCA. All artists are invited to participate (You don't need to be a LAA member)
Paint: May 1 - 31, 2026
Exhibit: June 6 - July 18, 2026
Opening Reception: June 7, 2-4pm
Gallery Hours: Fridays 5PM-7PM, Saturdays and Sundays 12PM-5PM
Awards for People’s Choice, Best of Show, Best Nazareth Scene, and Semi-quincentennial (Most Patriotic or Historical Scene)
Plein Air paintings in the Lehigh Valley or surrounding counties during the month of May 2026!
Email info@lehighartalliance.org now through May 31. Include your first & last name and add “Views of the Valley” to the subject line.
• To register to be included in View of the Valley
• To submit images of your pieces as you complete them for promotions and marketing.
• To stay informed about paint-outs in May and drop off.
IMPORTANT DATES!
Exhibit Dates: June 6 to July 18
Gallery Hours: Fridays 5PM-7PM, Saturdays and Sundays 12PM-5PM
Reception: Sunday, June 7, 2PM-4PM
Drop Off Locations and Dates:
The Luckenbach Mill
May 8, through 31, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11AM-5PM
The Nazareth Center for the Arts
Thursday, June 4, 10AM-2PM
Pick Up Date:
The Nazareth Center for the Arts
Sunday, July 19, 1PM-3PM
JUST GET OUT THERE AND CREATE!
Watercolor, oil, pastel, pencil, ink, acrylic, gouache, or mixed media are all acceptable mediums!
We are planning Paint Out Meet Up Dates in May! Any paintings done with the area plein air groups during May are eligible.
Get details and updates for meetups
• By email: Register with info@lehighartalliance.org
• On Facebook: Search for “Views of the Valley” in Events and select “interested” or “going.” Check back for updated posts.
• By LAA Flash News: Renew or become a LAA Member
This event is a fun, low stress activity to promote Plein Air and The Nazareth Center For The Arts.
Want to learn more about how to paint Plein Air? Contact info@lehighartalliance.org to get started.
Prospectus
The Exhibit will be at the Nazareth Center for the Arts, 30 E Belvidere St, Nazareth, PA 18064
Commission on sales is 30% to Nazareth Center for the Arts
Artists may submit up to 5 pieces
There is no entry fee
This is a non-juried exhibit
Plein Air paintings can be completed in the Lehigh Valley or surrounding counties during the month of May up to drop off!
Paintings may not be larger than 42" wide or 60" high with frame.
For unframed work, sides of canvases must be finished and not show staples.
All pieces must be securely wired and braced for hanging
All work must remain for the duration of the show.
Your entry acknowledges permission to have your work photographed or videoed for promotional use.
Labeling
Please include the following information on the back of every painting.
• Artist name
• Title
• Medium
• Price
• Location of Painting
Previous Plein Air Events
Barbara Greco
David Sommers
