Reflections on Art and Plein Air Easton: A Chat with Nancy Tankersley

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To mark the 20th anniversary of Plein Air Easton, the Academy Art Museum, along with its partner, the Avalon Foundation, made the easy decision to host a solo exhibition of Easton artist Nancy Tankersley’s work over the same number of years.

The decision was easy because of Nancy’s remarkable artistic journey and achievements during that time and as a founder of the Plein Air Easton event itself.

In her interview with the Spy, Nancy discussed that artistic growth and emphasized how the plein air painting process taught her how to express emotion and more feeling in her work. She also described the shift from mere observation in her work to incorporating a more personal expression, a transition crucial in her development as an artist.

This video is approximately four minutes in length. For more information about the Academy Art Museum, please go here. For information about Plein Art Easton, please go here.

Reflections: Nancy Tankersley
Academy Art Museum
Jun 19, 2024 – Jul 28, 2024
Artist Talk: Friday, June 28, 6 pm

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Francoise Sullivan is the new Associate Editor of The Chestertown Spy and a community advocate based in Worton, Maryland. She previously served a term on the Kent County Board of Education, where she focused on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and student-centered policy. Sullivan also serves as Chair of the Kent County Chapter of the Delmarva Pride Center. Her work centers on local government, education, and civic engagement, providing clear, accessible coverage of issues affecting Kent County.