Inviting Plein Air Artists
to Participate in “FRESH PAINT 2022”
An open air painting competition/event in the picturesque
Amana Colonies of Iowa!
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Artists Paint Amana Labor Day Weekend, September 2nd - September 4th, 2022 Open to all artists of all skill levels! Early Registration: $50 - before August 1st, $75 - after August 1st - August 28th, $100 - August 29th - September 2nd We are encouraging early registration, so that we can promote the event in a fuller capacity. This fee is non-refundable. Please call or email if you have any questions! Artists packets will be available to pick up at 7:00 am on September 2nd behind Gallery on Main from 7:00 am- 9:00 am and we will provide coffee and pastries! Anytime after 9:00 am on Friday go into Gallery on Main to get your packet. Please register and pay by clicking the link below. Payment can also be sent to: Amana Arts Guild PO Box 114 Amana, IA 52203 REGISTER HERE Questions?Email pleinair@amanaartsguild.com |
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Rules and Regulations
Registration & Stamping :
-Friday morning, September 2nd 2022, starting at 7:00am
-Enjoy coffee and pastries.
-Pick up your artist packet, sign in and get your materials stamped.
-This early morning meet and greet is optional, but it's a nice way for all of the artists to meet each other before going out to paint.
-Artist packets will be at Gallery on Main all weekend and materials can be stamped anytime throughout the event.
Rules and Check-in Procedure :
-All paintings submitted for judging for this event must be created ENTIRELY and WHOLLY on site at the designated location in the Amana area, during the period of the event, September 2rd - September 4th, 2022, in the true spirit of Plein Air painting!
-ALL ARTISTS MUST CHECK IN AT Gallery on Main IN PERSON before heading out to paint.
-All canvases/boards/papers must be marked with the official Plein Air “Fresh Paint” stamp before painting begins. Only blank canvases/boards/papers will be stamped. There will be no limit to the number of stamps given to any individual artist.
-A map will be provided of the Amanas and outlines areas to paint. Artists must stay within the allowed areas only, and need to respect the privacy of any private properties in the area.
-Artists receive 1 VIP ticket to the Golden Brush Dinner Party. Discounted tickets will be available for artists guests!
To be eligible for Judging/Awards Artists must :
-Artwork to be submitted for judging must be delivered to the Amana Performing Arts Center between 10am-noon. NO later than 12pm, noon, Sunday, September 4th, 2022.
-Artists must submit 1 painting for awards judging.
-Unregistered participants are ineligible for judging/awards.
-All work must be pre-stamped at Gallery on Main.
-All work must be ready for hanging in the gallery. (Not necessarily framed, but ready to hang in the show, which will be exhibited and for sale, so presentation IS important.)
-Sign Consignment Contract with Amana Art Guild.
Judging and Awards :
-Cash prizes will be awarded to the top 3 pieces of artwork. (The judge will be announced.)
-Last year over $10,000 was awarded through prizes and purchase awards.
Quick Paint/Paint Out :
Sunday, September 4th from 2pm-4pm. This is an optional, extra event. This quick 2 hour paint competition is on location at and around Gallery on Main. At 4pm, artists will have 15 minutes to display artwork for viewing.
Submitting Other works :
-Artists can submit any work painted over the weekend to be displayed for sale along with the Fresh Paint show.
-All works must have the 2022 Fresh Paint stamp.
-Artwork must NOT exceed 18" x 24" framed
-We ask artists to only sell their work at the Awards Party on Sunday. If someone wants a painting as you are painting it, PLEASE refer them to the gallery and inform them about the Awards Party!
REGISTER HERE
Please contact us if you need any further information:
pleinair@amanaartsguild.com
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