Annual Plein Air Paint Out: Artistic by Nature

Call to Artists

BAYarts invites Plein Air Artists throughout the region to join us on our campus located at 28795 Lake Road, Bay Village OH, 44140, and the surrounding Huntington Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks for the Artistic By Nature Plein Air Paint Out which will celebrate the beauty that surrounds us. Awards will be presented at the artists’ reception Sunday, September 21st between 2 and 4 pm.

Awards Include

Best of Show: $500
1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100
Nocturne Paint: $100
Quick Paint: $100

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Details

Format: Original two-dimensional art in any medium other than photography may be created during this event. No three-dimensional or computer-generated work will apply. Canvas/paper plus frame shall be less than or equal to 28” in any one direction. All pieces must be ready to hang. 

Exhibition Venue: Works created during the competition can be for sale during our wet paint  sale in the Sally Otto Gallery if you – the artist – chooses. BAYarts will retain 40% of each sale. Work can remain at BAYarts and displayed in the gallery through October. 

Criteria: Each artist may submit a maximum of 2 pieces for jurying. Artwork must be completed  on site in the true plein air style and may not be worked on off site or generated from reference  photos. Styles may range from realism to abstract and must be in keeping with the impromptu style of plein air. ALL SALES DURING THE EVENT MUST BE MADE THROUGH BAYarts who will retain 40% of each sale. 

A pdf of the application will be available at BAYarts.net on September 1. Applications will be accepted in person only at BAYarts between 8 am and 12 pm on Friday September 19  and 8 am and 12 pm on Saturday September 20. The $45 registration fee will cover administrative costs, juror fees, and prizes. You may submit up to 2 pieces for judging.

ALL CANVASES/PAPERS MUST BE STAMPED TO BE ACCEPTED FOR JUDGING.

LOCATIONS: 

Artists will paint on the BAYarts campus extending along Lake Road in Bay Village, and the  Huntington Reservation of the Metroparks. Huntington Beach, located across the street from the Huntington Reservation is also included in the acceptable painting location. Additional information and a site map will be provided at registration.