The 5th Annual Barnstormers Tour took place on Saturday, June 18, 2011.  This year's tour were of nine barns in "Glade Valley" between Walkersville and Woodsboro, MD.  Docents were available at the barns to answer questions. 

Over 35 Maryland artists painted at the barns during the tour.  At the end of the afternoon, a reception and art show was held at the main barn. The paintings were displayed and offered for sale. 

The annual tours are sponsored by the Frederick County Landmarks Foundation.  It is an annual fundraiser to increase awareness and inspire a passion for the older barns of Frederick County. 

Plein air by Nancy Heindl:

 

5th annual tour 2011:

 

"Walker Barn" Walkersville, MD - 11"x14" oil pastel

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4th annual tour 2010:  

 

"Sandy Hill Farm Barn"  Frederick, MD  -  11" x 14" soft pastel.

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3rd annual tour 2009:

 

"View From the Gaver Tree Farm Barn"  Mount Airy, MD  -  11" x 14" soft pastel

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2nd annual tour 2008: 

 

"Fitzgerald's Barn"  Thurmont, MD  16"x20" oils

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Kensington MD Annual Labor Day Show

"Paint the Town" plein air event

On Saturday, September 4th, 2011, in spite of intermittent rain, many paintings were created by local artists in this annual plein air event. They were on display in the show through Labor Day.  Montgomery Art Association's Labor Day Art Show at the Kensington Armory is one of the largest gatherings of work by local artists to be given in our area.

 

PLEIN AIR "PAINT THE TOWN" PAINTINGS BY NANCY HEINDL

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"Crepe Myrtle at Flinn Park" Kensington, MD - 8" x 10" oil pastel, 2011:

 

 

"Noyes Library" Kensington, MD - 8" x 10" oil pastel, 2010:

 

 

"Victorian by Flinn Park" Kensington, MD - 11" x 14" soft pastel, 2009: