Meet the Artists: 2026 Art of the Sea Online Exhibition | First Thursdays

Presented by the National Maritime Historical Society as part of the First Thursdays Seminar Series. Join NMHS President Cathy Green and ASMA President Patrick O’Brien for a recorded conversation with award-winning artists from the 2026 Art of the Sea Online Exhibition. This special program features Patrick O’Brien, Bill Farnsworth, Neal Hughes, Maarten Platje, Sergio Roffo, and Brad Betts discussing their award-winning works, artistic inspiration, studio practices, and the enduring appeal of maritime subjects. The 2026 Art of the Sea Online Exhibition and Sale is presented by the National Maritime Historical Society and the American Society of Marine Artists. The exhibition features original maritime artwork by many of today’s finest marine artists and is available through 30 July 2026. View the 2026 Art of the Sea Exhibition: https://www.americansocietyofmarinear... Learn more about the National Maritime Historical Society: https://seahistory.org Support NMHS: https://seahistory.org/donate Featured artists: Patrick O’Brien Bill Farnsworth Neal Hughes Maarten Platje Sergio Roffo Brad Betts Chapters: 0:00 Introduction from NMHS President Cathy Green 1:20 Introduction from ASMA President Patrick O’Brien 2:07 Bill Farnsworth 10:52 Maarten Platje 16:14 Sergio Roffo 21:39 Brad Betts 29:45 Neal Hughes 35:38 Patrick O’Brien: Painting and Studio 40:34 Roundtable Q&A #ArtOfTheSea #MarineArt #MaritimeHistory #NationalMaritimeHistoricalSociety #AmericanSocietyOfMarineArtists