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Kathryn Szoka Named Sag Harbor Express Person of the Year
photo by Kathryn Szoka
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Plein Air Peconic Artists
We’re pleased to share that Kathryn Szoka has been named Person of the Year by the Sag Harbor Express. In addition to all her great work in the community, Kathryn is a member of Plein Air Peconic. This talented group of local artists capture the natural beauty of Eastern Long Island’s conserved farms, fields, woodlands, bays and wetlands protected through the work of the Peconic Land Trust.

Tree at Scallop Pond Preserve
photo by Kathryn Szoka

Two Trees at Edge of Tramaridge Preserve
photo by Kathryn Szoka
Quail Hill
photo by Kathryn Szoka

Twin Cedars on Dune Beach
photo by Kathryn Szoka

Members In Valley with Bicycle
photo by Kathryn Szoka
In 2020, Kathryn was part of a panel of Plein Air Peconic artists sharing their work. Watch The Intersection of Art and Nature, Conservation as Inspiration. A Conversation with the Artists of Plein Air Peconic below.
Kathryn also moderated our program, The Artist’s View - Contrasting Expressions of Nature in 2021. Local artists shared how they use a variety of diverse methods and natural materials to create their work.
Thank you, Kathryn, for all you do on behalf of our community!