Presented by Metro Lexus 

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 event which will celebrate the beauty that surrounds us.

Download Plein Air Event PDF

This event will be held on September 23, 24, and 25, 2022. Works selected during the event will be displayed in the Huntington Playhouse through October 1, 2022.

Awards will be presented at the artists’ reception Sunday, September 25th between 2 and 4PM. We are pleased to welcome Judge Jeff Suntala https://suntalawatercolors.com/

Eligibility: The competition is open to artists 18 years of age and older

Awards include: Best of Show sponsored by Metro Lexus  $1000, 1st Place $500, 2nd place $250, Third Place $100, Quick Paint $100, and additional awards from Blick Art Materials

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 will be juried and those selected will be displayed at BAYarts from September 25th, through October 15th, 2022. All artwork will be for sale with 60% to the artist and 40% to BAYarts. Winning and other artwork will be featured on social media and BAYarts.net.

Criteria: Each artist may submit 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.

Applications delivered by mail are accepted. Download the application here. Applications will be accepted any time prior to or at the event at BAYarts. A $25 registration fee will cover administrative costs, juror, prizes, and logistics. Completed applications can be emailed to karen@bayarts.net

Submissions: You may submit up to 2 pieces for a cost of $25 per piece. Your decision of whether or not to submit 2 pieces must be made at the time of registration. Please make checks payable to BAYarts. Credit Cards are accepted and online payments can be made at the links below. You are welcome to include your artist statement/bio with the entry form.

Submit payment for 1 piece

Submit payment for 2 pieces

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.