January 22, 2025

Lambertville Historical Society Presents Plein Air Plus Auction

PLEIN AIR PLUS: Among several plein air works that will be auctioned to benefit the Lambertville Historical Society and the James Marshall House Museum on February 1 is “Running Dog” by Annelies van Dommelen, shown here.

Plein Air Plus, artistic interpretations of historic Lambertville and neighboring river towns, is an annual fundraiser by the Lambertville Historical Society (LHS). This year, it will take place at Rago Arts and Auction Center on Saturday, February 1 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. More than 55 pieces will be featured during the event, held as a silent auction to benefit LHS and the James Marshall House Museum.

All works will be on display and minimum bids will be set. Bidding will close at 6:30 p.m., sharp, with winners announced by 7 p.m. Plein Air Plus will also feature live music by the local band The Lifters, hors d’oeuvres, and beverages. There is a $25 suggested donation, $15 donation for LHS members.

Parking is available in the rear of the Rago building, accessed via Cherry Street.

Participating artists include Jennifer Chase, Kathy Schroeher, John Petach, David Ohlerking, Irma Fuhr, Carol Sanzalone, Cindy Ruenes, Myles Cavanaugh, Helena van Emmerik-Finn, Mark Oliver, Cindy Roesinger, Nancy Lloyd, Nicky Belletier, Bill Donnelly, Johanna Furst, Dave Stahl, Brian O’Leary, Helen Lee Meyers, Kathie Jankauskas, Siri Om Singh, Mary M. Michaels, Debbie Pisacreta, Matt DeProspero, William Martin, Gordon Haas, Martha Wirkijowski, Al Barker, Kelly Sullivan, Michelle Farro, Mark Pullen, Ryan Stark Lilienthal, Ann Thomas, Dyan Law, Annelies van Dommelen, and Stacie Speer Scott.

For more information about the participating artists, and to preview their artwork, visit LambertvilleHistoricalSociety.org.