PLEIN AIR EVENT 14 SEPTEMBER 2025 – COMPTON VERNEY

We had a fantastic day at our fifth Plein Air event, in the glorious grounds of Compton Verney . Over 70 artists braved the weather and produced a collection of wonderful artworks with. Pieces included paintings, drawings, prints, textiles

Whereas most Plein Air events tend to be restricted to paintings or drawings, we encourage artists to engage in their surroundings and produce a creative piece in response in any 2D or 3D art form. This year it included paints, pastels, pencil, felt, print, photography, textiles, glass and mixed media. Visitors to Compton Verney wandered around and discovered how the art comes to life. At the end of the day the artwork was displayed in a pop-up exhibition and the judges selected their favourites.

The 2025 prize winners are:

• Katy Walden – Fusion Art Fair Prize (opportunity to take part in a Fusion Art Fair)

• Popi Koutentaki – Art in the Park Prize (opportunity to exhibit at their 2026 event)

• Susan Watt – LSA Prize (opportunity to exhibit in either the East Lodge or LSA Art Room)

• Ros Spence – San Stae Emerge Prize (£100 voucher)

• Ruth Dunne – Visual Artist Association Prize (12 month premium membership worth £125)

• Angela Webb, Alice Goode, Jan Gay, Shelley Chapman and Claire Henley – WOS Highly Commended Awards (£20 Vouchers)

• Carla Moss – Compton Verney People’s Choice Award – Voucher