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Northport’s Plein Air Online Exhibit Ends Friday

July 30, 2020

Northport Art Association’s first virtual Plein Air From There gallery is live now, with a chance to view and purchase landscapes painted by artists on July 25 and 26 at spots all over the Leelanau Peninsula and points beyond.

The exhibit ends Friday, July 31, at 4pm, and today, July 30 is the last day to vote for People’s Choice.

Shown above are two of the winners of the Northport Plein Air Paint Out juried awards:

Mark Mehaffey - Morning Walk - Best of Show

Debra Howard - Jupiter & Omena Post Office - Dark Sky Award

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