PLEIN AIR FRENCHTOWN!
Schedule
Sat, 13 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Modern Fossils (MFA GALLERY) | Frenchtown, NJ
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**PLEIN AIR FRENCHTOWN!** Saturday Sept. 13th & Sunday Sept 14th, 2025
9AM - 6PM both days
(come for as much of the time as you'd like.)
Rain Date: Saturday Sept. 20th & Sunday Sept. 21st
All artists will be permitted to display 1 finished piece in an MFA Gallery Exhibition during the entire month of February 2026.
(MFA will charge NO commission on pieces under $1000, and 15% for pieces over $1000.)
PAINT ALL OVER FRENCHTOWN!
MFA GALLERY WILL BE “HOME BASE”, providing refreshments, facilities, companionship & encouragement!
MFA Gallery Address:
10 Bridge St, Suite 7
Frenchtown, NJ
*LIMIT: 60 ARTISTS*
To REGISTER, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
1. Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email Address
There is a $40 FEE which may be paid via one of the following:
1. Venmo (@ModernFossils) *PREFERRED due to zero additional fees*
2. Paypal (Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art)
3. Check made out to Modern Fossils and delivered or mailed to the below address:
Modern Fossils
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825.
Additional Information on the February Plein Air Show:
MFA Gallery will have an Opening Reception with wine, hors d'oeuvres, and live music! (Date to be determined)
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Awards will be presented in at least two categories: "People's Choice" and "Artists' Choice".
For the "People's Choice" Award, people who come into the Gallery will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece.
For the "Artists' Choice" Award, all of the participating artists in the Show will get to vote on their favorite piece (one that is not their own).
The Awards will include the opportunity to become a "Featured Artist" in a future MFA Gallery Group Show, as well as free entry to a future MFA Gallery Show or Plein Air Event.
Rules:
1. You must check in at MFA Gallery before you begin, to get your panel / canvas stamped.
(You may also come get your stamp ahead of the Event, during normal Gallery hours, or email us to make special arrangements)
2.Be certain to get permission before setting up on private property.
3.. Come for as much or as little of the time as you'd like. You are not required to come both days, but you are welcome to!
4. One painting per artist will be displayed during the MFA February Show.
(MFA will charge NO COMMISSION on pieces under $1000, and 15% for pieces over $1000.)
5. The majority (approx. 90%) of your painting must be painted En Plein Air.
(Touch-ups and finishing touches can be completed in-studio).
A few words about PARKING:
Besides the free parking on Bridge Street, you can freely park on almost every side street in Frenchtown.
Additionally, the following public parking lots are free and only a short walk from the Gallery:
1. Sunbeam Park Parking Lot, right next to the Bridge (access is from Bridge St)
2. Kathee's General Store Parking Lot: 4 Kingwood Ave
3. Citgo Parking Lot: 36 Race St.
For more information, please visit: https://www.modernfossils.net/upcoming-shows/2025/9/13/plein-air-frenchtown
Announcing a NEW Event: **PLEIN AIR FRENCHTOWN!**
~Saturday Sept. 13th & Sunday Sept 14th, 2025~
9AM - 6PM both days (come for as much of the time as you'd like.)
Rain Date: Saturday Sept. 20th & Sunday Sept. 21st
All artists will be permitted to display 1 finished piece in an MFA Gallery Exhibition during the entire month of February 2026.
PAINT ANYWHERE IN FRENCHTOWN!
MFA GALLERY WILL BE “HOME BASE”, providing refreshments, facilities, companionship & encouragement!
MFA Gallery Address:
10 Bridge St, Suite 7
Frenchtown, NJ
*LIMIT: 60 ARTISTS* (Do not delay in registering!)
To REGISTER, please send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
1. Name
2. Phone Number
3. Email Address
There is a $40 FEE which may be paid via one of the following:
1. Venmo (@ModernFossils) *PREFERRED due to zero additional fees*
2. Paypal (Modern Fossils Eco-Social Art)
3. Check made out to Modern Fossils and delivered or mailed to the below address:
Modern Fossils
207 Milford Rd.
Frenchtown, NJ 08825.
Rules:
1. You must check in at MFA Gallery before you begin, to get your panel / canvas stamped.
(You may also come get your stamp ahead of the Event, during normal Gallery hours, or email us to make special arrangements)
2. Be certain to get permission before setting up on private property.
3. Come for as much or as little of the time as you'd like. You are not required to come both days, but you are welcome to!
4. One painting per artist will be displayed during the MFA February Show.
5. MFA Gallery will charge NO commission on pieces under $1000 and 15% commission on pieces over $1000
6. The majority (approx. 90%) of your painting must be painted En Plein Air.
(Touch-ups and finishing touches can be completed in-studio).
For more information, please visit: https://www.modernfossils.net/upcoming-shows/2025/9/13/plein-air-frenchtown
QUESTIONS: please email us at [email protected] or call us at 908-247-6422.QUESTIONS: please email us at [email protected] or call us at 908-247-6422.
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Where is it happening?
Modern Fossils (MFA GALLERY), 10 Bridge St, Frenchtown, NJ 08825-1250, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
