Our Best Work, On Display
The Genesee Valley Plein Air Painters’ Annual Art Show features a vibrant collection of original works created on-site in the beauty of the outdoors.
21st Annual Show (2026)
The 21st Annual Show and Sale was held at the the Pittsford Barnes & Noble from January 1-30, 2026. Ninety nine paintings were included in the exhibit which was judged by Bradford Ross, an award winning teacher and artist from Easton, MD.
Best in Show
Richard Westfall: Snow Fields
Don Grieger Plein Air Painting Award
Tim Valich: Secret Spot
Judge's Awards
Phyllis Bryce Ely: Saltonstall Rain
Lynne LaValley: Woodpile and Wildflowers
Lois Luber: Summer Days, Sackett’s Harbor
Kathy Shay: Mertensia Park Stream
Cynthia Tag: Contemplation
Tim Valich: Bluebird Day
Merit Awards
Geoffrey Wittig: Au Sable River Sentinels
Joan Heib: A Peaceful Place in Phelps
Lois Luber: Abandoned
Fran Bliek: Rain Approaching
Kimberly Rossiter: On the Rocks
Michael Collins: Plein Air Study, Penn Yan
James Gilbert Meteorology Award
Cynthia Westfall: Genesee Valley Evening
20th Annual Show (2025)
The 20th Annual Show and Sale took place at the Pittsford Barnes & Noble from January 1 through February 1, 2025. One hundred and twenty four paintings were juried in by judge Julie Riker. Awards were presented on Saturday, January 4, 2025.
Best of Show
Scott Nost: Dockmaster's Shack in Winter
Don Greiger Plein Air Painting Award
Kevin Feary: Before the Storm
Judge’s Awards
Dick Kane:
A Fresh Wind
Geoffrey Wittig: Monhegan Morning Fog
Cindy Tag: Keuka Lake Stillness
Maureen Church: Yellow Tree
Heather Nenadic: Dr. Konstantine’s Vineyard
Michael Collins: Sonnenberg Mansion
Merit Awards
Phyllis Bryce Ely: Across Keuka
Nancy Lane:
Hundred Acre Pond, Mendon
Cynthia Westfall: Last Days of Color
Lois Luber:
Fields of Glory
Connie Ehindero:
A Wisp of Breeze
Marion Cassie:
Gray Day at Fly Pond