Artist Prospectus
The Albany Township Historical Society is proud to announce a unique art event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Kempton in 1874. During October 10-12, 2024 the society will be sponsoring the Allemaengel Plein Air Challenge. The show will feature 30 to 40 juried artists who work outdoors in various mediums including oil, watercolour, and pastel. Three special youth categories will also be offered. Artists will compete for $6000+ in awards.
The event will occur in rural agrarian Albany Township in northern Berks County, Pennsylvania. All artists will create original works of art that capture the landscape, architecture, and all-around beauty of Kempton and Albany Township. Vistas to and from the mountains, historic structures, meandering streams, and rural farmsteads and lifestyles will provide our painters with an abundance of subject matter.
Awards
THE ALLEMAENGEL AWARD for BEST IN SHOW: $1000
Sponsored by Albright’s Mill
THE PINNACLE AWARD: $750
Sponsored by the Albany Township Historical Society
GOOD LAND, GOOD PEOPLE AWARD: $500
Sponsored by the Albany Township Historical Society
THE TREXLER NATIONAL HISTORIC DISTRICT AWARD: $500
Sponsored by Lucetta Trexler Muth
THE TREXLER VILLAGE AWARD: $500
Sponsored by Terri Keefe
THE HAWK MOUNTAIN AWARD: $500
Sponsored by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
THE ROSENTHAL AWARD: $500
Sponsored by Sandra Wessner
THE YOUTH HERITAGE AWARDS: 2 X $250
Sponsored by Adelaide and Matthew Peters Family
THE ALBANY AWARD: $250
Sponsored by the Kempton Community Center
THE ONTELAUNEE AWARD: $250
Sponsored by Mark and Kris Amey
The PINE CREEK AWARD: $250
Sponsored by Jeff Dietrich
THE KITTATINNY AWARD: $100
Sponsored by Nester Funeral Home
5 FARMHAND AWARDS: $100 Each
Sponsored by the Spencer-Hamm Family
THE SCHNICKELFRITZ AWARD (Elementary Youth): $50
Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rumbold
THE MACH’S GUT AWARD (Middle School Youth)): $100
Sponsored by Barbara Starr and Cheryl Donat
THE MACH’S GUT AWARD (High School Youth)): $100
Sponsored by the Albany Township Historical Society
Disclaimer
Reasonable care and caution will be taken with all submissions. The Albany Township Historical Society members, friends, and volunteers are not responsible for the loss of or damage to any artwork.
Host Housing
We have several generous supporters of the arts who have indicated that they will open their nearby homes to visiting artists. There will be no charge for the accommodations, but it is hoped that artists will follow the tradition of leaving their hosts a painting as a token of gratitude.
Accepted artists who contact us first will be placed in this limited number of private homes. Should there not be enough host housing available, nearby B&B and hotel lodging is available. A full listing will be available upon request.