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2nd Annual Plein Aire Competition
September 30, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Participation open to any artist registering between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Up to three canvases and paper to be used in the competition must be stamped on registration. Once registered the participants will select the location and subject they would like to memorialize.
Painters are responsible for bringing their own equipment and supplies. Photographers must demonstrate that their SD Cards have no images. Photographers will be provided with two sheets of 11 x 14 photograph paper along with access to a printer using USB or SD input. Photographers should bring their own computer to edit photos.
Art created the day of the event will then be displayed in the Red Barn and judged. Winners will be announced following Judging. Art will not be required to be framed for the judging. Framing and Matting is optional, participant must bring their own supplies. Those using canvases please refrain from painting on the sides of the canvas.
There will be an entry fee of $25.00 and will allow the participant to submit up to 2 pieces for judging. Prizes will be awarded as follows: Best of Competition $100.00, Second Place $75.00 and Third Place $50.00. No more than one prize may be awarded to the same participant.
There will be a 30% commission on art sold the day of competition. All art sales are to be processed through the Pendleton Artists Society.
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