Alicia Ethridge, “Wild Bloom”, Oil on 48” x 36” linen, 2025
Surf Point is thrilled to kick off our plein air painting program. We invite you to join us at Surf Point on Friday, July 10th for our first session led by Maine-based artist Alicia Ethridge.
These sessions are a chance to work outside on Surf Point's 45-acre grounds, drawing inspiration from the coastline, fields, gardens, wooded trails, marshland and architecture. Each session is led by a local artist, with open work time followed by an optional sharing of work at the end of the session. Participants are asked to bring their own painting supplies and materials.
What to Expect
This is a self-guided opportunity to spend time making work outdoors at Surf Point. It is not a formal class or instructional workshop. Participants should bring whatever materials they prefer and be prepared to work independently.
After a brief welcome and site orientation, participants will walk to their chosen painting or drawing spot with their supplies. Some areas are farther from the parking area than others, so please bring only what you can comfortably carry. The event will take place entirely outdoors, rain or shine. One designated bathroom will be available.
The session will close with an optional group gathering to share and discuss work made during the session. This conversation is intended as a relaxed community-building opportunity and a way to reflect together on the experience of working on the land.
Registration
This event is free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration is required. Visit our events page to stay up to date with future events, and join our mailing list.
We have found it helpful for people to understand our Community Values and Expectations in advance. Please take the time to read through those here.
Suggested donation of $25. We welcome donations above or below this amount based on your ability to give.
Surf Point is a 501(c)(3) public charity. Support from a broad base of donors helps us maintain that status by demonstrating public support. Contributions of any amount, including $1, make a difference. Your gift strengthens Surf Point’s public support and sustains our programs for artists and the broader community. Learn more about Surf Point here.
For questions, please contact info@surfpoint.me
About the Facilitator
Alicia Ethridge
Alicia Ines Ethridge (b. 1984, New Jersey) is a visual artist based on the coast of Maine. Working primarily in oil and mixed media collage, her practice explores the tension between wildness and humanity through dreamlike landscapes and animal archetypes. Using bold color and expressive forms, she evokes emotional mythologies—moments of conflict, communion, and transformation that invite viewers to reconnect with instinct, intuition, and the untamed forces shaping our inner worlds.
Ethridge holds an MSW in Expressive Arts from the University of Southern Maine and a BA in Anthropology and Art History from Montclair State University. She has also studied at the Maine College of Art. Her creative practice is deeply informed by spiritual studies, wisdom traditions, and contemplative practices. Her work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across New England, reflecting a commitment to personal inquiry and collective dialogue through art.
You can view Alicia’s work here.