Everything you need to know about becoming a Patron

We are pleased to offer Patron-exclusive opportunities to purchase paintings from this year’s Plein Air Invitational Artists. We invite you to take home some of the beauty and tranquility of these paintings so that you can enjoy life at the river in your home or office every day. These exceptional works in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and pastel will be priced beginning at $500.

On the evening of Saturday, June 8th, you are invited to attend the Plein Air Gala at the Fine Arts Museum of Gloucester. The Sponsors and Patrons-exclusive reception will begin at 5:30pm. Upon arrival and check-in, you will be entered into the Patrons’ Lotteries. Following the announcements of this year’s winners, Patrons will make selections sequentially, according to their chosen lottery number when they check-in. If you would like to purchase more than one Patron Certificate, you will increase your chances of getting the first pick! All Patron Certificate payments go toward your purchase of the painting(s) you select. Not only will you observe the artists at work and enjoy the art in your home, but your purchase(s) will further promote the arts in Gloucester.

You may choose to be a Platinum $500 or Gold $250 Patron. As a Platinum $500 Patron, your ticket conveys a $500 credit towards the painting of your choice. If you choose to be a Gold $250 Patron your ticket conveys a $250 credit towards the painting of your choice. Patrons will pay the difference between the purchase price and their credit. You will also receive a Heart of the River Collection exhibition catalogue to be mailed following the event.

For our Platinum Patrons only, we will also be offering another exclusive opportunity on the evening of Monday, June 3rd at 5:30pm, where Platinum Patrons are invited to attend an exclusive dinner event with the artists at the Barn on historic Elmington Estate. Paintings will be painted in select locations between June 1st and 3rd - and available for sale at the dinner. These paintings are part of the Heart of the River collection and as a platinum patron you may have the opportunity at this dinner to purchase one of the prize winners. If a painting is purchased at this event it is still eligible for awards at the Plein Air Gala and in fact, may win Best in Show!

Many events are free and open to the public. Please see the attached schedule for more events and full details.

All Patron Certificate payments go toward your purchase of the painting(s) you select. Not only will you observe the artists at work and enjoy the art in your home, but your purchase(s) will further promote the arts in Gloucester.

We thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you in June!