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Lambertville Historical Society to host ‘Plein Air Plus’ auction at Rago Arts

The Lambertville Historical Society (LHS) will host a silent auction of plein air art at Rago Arts & Auction Center in Lambertville on Saturday Feb. 22, from 5 to 7 p.m.

“Plein Air Plus – Artistic Interpretations of Historic Lambertville and Neighboring River Towns” will feature 35 plein air and studio works in a variety of styles and mediums. Proceeds benefit LHS and James Marshall House Museum.

This show offers an extensive variety of styles, mediums and studio works of the surrounding area by local artists. More than 30 works of art will be on display, and minimum bids will be set. Bidding will close at 7 p.m., with winners announced by 7:30 p.m.  

Participating artists are Natalie Alleyne, Al Barker, Kathy Begg, Jean Burdick, Jenn Crisan, Heather Lynn Gibson, Aylin Green, Jesse Hashagen, Bill Jersey, Charles Thomas Joyce, Connor Lapiska, Ryan Lilienthal, Nancy Lloyd, Helene Mazur, Sean Mount, Tom Muscatello, Debbie Pisacreta, Laura Rutherford Renner, Bob Richey, Adelyne Rizzo, Carol Sanzalone, Marc Schimsky, Siriom Singh, Stacie Speer Scott, Luiz Villela, Martha Wirkijowski, Kathleen Zwizanski..

For more information about the artists, and to preview their artwork, visit LHS online. 

“Plein Air Plus” will also feature live music by the local band the Lifters, hors d’ oeuvres and beverages. There is a $20 suggested donation; $10 donation for LHS members.

Rago Arts & Auction Center is located at 333 Cherry Street in Lambertville. Parking is available in the rear of the building, accessed via Cherry Street.

Lambertville Historical Society promotes, inspires and encourages the preservation and appreciation of Lambertville’s architecture and history through education, community involvement, and preserving and maintaining the James Marshall Museum.

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Charlie Sahner

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