By partnering with us your land conservancy or open space non-profit organization’s

next fundraising event will be a success.

We specialize in hosting unique plein air art events that bring artists and non-profits together for the common goal of protecting and preserving the land we all love. Their events engage existing members in new ways and draw new supporters to this critical cause.

How does it work?

Artists come together to spend a few days or up to a week painting outdoors, depicting private open spaces and other protected lands. Their time culminates in a VIP reception and auction of these brand new works of art — sometimes just as the paint is drying — with the proceeds being used to pay both the artists, event organizer and non-profit organization.

These plein air art events have already proven to be financially successful for non-profit organizations who have worked with Don and Linda Hamilton. Supporters jump at the chance to take home a little piece of history, a truly one-of-a-kind art work that captures the spirit of the land that’s so important to them. The artists are most grateful for access to areas otherwise unavailable to them and be paid a modest amount for their work .

The participating non-profits are celebrated for their successful and unique event to raise important funds that support their mission of preserving and protecting land. Don and Linda Hamilton can help your land conservancy or open space non-profit organization host this special event. They handle all of the logistics including inviting artists to participate in the event, what price ranges to feature for art pieces, how to conduct sales transactions, how to properly train volunteers and more.

Testimonial:

“Don and Linda are fabulous as far as helping plan these events. I would highly recommend to any other organization — any land trust, any open space group that is interested in doing this type of plein air event — that they work with Don and Linda on something like this because they have been champions in going through all the details and making sure the event is a success.”

Patti Hostetler Executive Director

Douglas Land Conservancy, Colorado