Westminster Plein Air Festival - September 24-30, 2023 In Conjunction with Westminster Arts Week Art Exhibit at Aar River Gallery Sept. 30 - Oct. 28
North Metro Arts Alliance is pleased to announce our First Annual Westminster Plein Air Festival. Entry fee is $45.00, but is free for Artist members of North Metro Arts Alliance. Payable to North Metro Arts Alliance.
ELIGIBILITY:
* Open to any artist using oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel or gouache.
* Participating artist must paint from life, on location. Artists are encouraged to paint within the City of Westminster. Studio work is not allowed.
* Work submitted for should reflect the best quality of your plein air painting.
*. Artists may submit 3 images representative of their best plein air work
Westminster Plein Air Festival Schedule Sunday, September 24 - 10 to 5:00 - Check in at Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. Westminster, co 80030 Pay fee and get your painting surface stamped and pick up information ( Alternate date to get surface stamped is Wed. Sept. 27) - List of Historic sites in Westminster provided - List of trails and scenic areas
Friday, September 29 - 10 to 5:00 - Deliver completed, framed paintings to Aar River Gallery to be included in exhibition and judging
Saturday, September 30 - 4 - 8:00. Reception and award presentation Saturday at Aar River Gallery
Sept. 30 to Oct. 28 - Plein Air Art Show will be on display at the Aar River Gallery through October 28.
October 28, from noon to 5:00.- Pick up art work at Aar River Gallery
North Metro Arts Alliance will retain 30 percent of all sales revenue generated throughout the sale with the artist receiving 70%. Commissioned pieces will also be permitted at the above-mentioned rate. Payments for all work sold will be mailed shortly after the exhibition closes
Artist applications closes on September 15, 2023 or when capacity is full. Apply early! Call 303-426-4114 or send in form.
Westminster Plein Air Festival
Application Form - Mail with payment of $45 payable to North Metro Arts Alliance. to : Aar River Gallery, 3707 W. 73rd Ave. Westminster, Co 80030
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By entering this event, you agree that you have read and will abide by all rules and dates. The North Metro Art Alliance nor Aar River Gallery assumes any responsibility for the loss or damage of any artwork, for any reason, no matter what the cause. By submitting artwork to this event, you understand and agree with this statement. Insurance for any loss or damage to artwork is the sole responsibility of the participating artist. The artist also agrees to handle all delivery and pickup of all artwork for this festival.
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