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 Festival 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
Registration will be accepted in person only at BAYarts on Friday, September 19th from 8 am to 12 pm, and Saturday, September 2o, 2025 from 8 am to 12 pm. The registration fee will cover administrative costs, juror fees, and prizes. You may submit up to 2 pieces for judging. Registration for Quick Paint will be $10. Painters may add this option on to their registration fee OR participate solely in the Quick Paint competition.
Eligibility: The competition is open to artists 18 years of age and older.
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 on the porch during the reception, if you, the artist, chooses. BAYarts will retain 40% of each sale. ALL SALES DURING THE EVENT MUST BE MADE THROUGH BAYarts.
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 offsite or generated from reference photos. Styles may range from realism to abstract and must be in keeping with the impromptu style of plein air.
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Schedule
Friday, September 19
- 8 AM - 12 PM
- Registration and Stamping
- In person registration accepted at BAYarts
- 8 AM - 7 PM
- Paint Out
- 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.
- 3 PM - 7 PM
- Deliver Completed Work
- Deliver completed work to BAYarts Campus
Saturday, September 20
- 8 AM - 12 PM
- Registration and Stamping
- In person registration accepted at BAYarts
- 8 AM - 7 PM
- Paint Out
- 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.
- 3 PM - 7 PM
- Deliver Completed Work
- Deliver completed work to BAYarts Campus. No submissions will be accepted after 7:00 PM Saturday, September 21
Sunday, September 21
- 8 AM - 10 AM
- Quick Paint Registration
- Register in person
- 10 AM - 12 PM
- Quick Paint
- 12 PM - 2 PM
- Live Judging (Quick Paint)
- Live judging
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- Artist Reception
- Artist reception and Prize Awards. Work displayed for public viewing and purchase. Refreshments will be provided.
- 10 AM - 12 PM
- Live Judging
- Live judging
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- Artist Reception & Awards
- Work displayed for public viewing and purchase. Refreshments provided.
- Available For Purchase: Yes
