Georgetown Plein Air 2022: Call for Artists
Schedule
Fri, 29 Jul, 2022 at 06:00 am to Sun, 14 Aug, 2022 at 04:00 pm
Location
Georgetown Heritage Center | Georgetown, CO
Georgetown, Colorado's annual Plein Air Festival is July 29 and 30, 2022. Now is the time to register!
About this Event
Are you an accomplished plein air artist looking for a unique environment to explore your talent? Then it's time to register for the 2022 Georgetown Plein Air Festival! Read below for eligibility guidlelines and how to submit your registration!
Friday, July 29 - Saturday, July 30: Plein Air Painting Event (see details below)
Saturday, July 30: Opening Reception
Saturday, July 30 - August 14, 10am - 4pm: Art Exhibit & Sale
The Georgetown Cultural Arts Program is pleased to present our fifth annual Plein Air event in vintage, picturesque Georgetown, Colorado. Just 45 minutes west of Denver along I-70 at 8,500 ft elevation, and part of the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Landmark Historic District, a charming town of colorful Victorian buildings ringed by mountain views, Georgetown has long been a favorite of artists. Registration and exhibition will be held at Georgetown Heritage Center, beautifully restored 1874 school, at 809 Taos Street.
Join us for this painting event in the summer mountain air!
Eligibility
All fine arts mediums are acceptable, using plein air technique. All artwork must be created outdoors on stamped canvas or other medium on July 29th or 30th within the defined area. Although not a juried entry process, only qualified plein air artists are eligible for the exhibition and prizes. Plein air artists must submit a resume including exhibits and shows and three (3) images of plein air paintings in jpg format, or a link to a website displaying their work in this genre. Exhibit space is limited, up to 50 qualified artist applicants will be accepted, two pieces per artist.
Registration
Registration cost is $35 non-refundable, application must be received by July 15. Late registration fee is $45 and will be open until July 30th if space is available. Price includes all payment processing fees. Apply by email to [email protected]. Send resume including exhibits and shows and three (3) images of plein air paintings in .jpg format, or a link to a website displaying their work in this genre. Only requested attachments will be opened.
***Accepted applicants will be contacted by email including payment instructions. Payment must be made within 10 days of notification.
Event Schedule
February 1-July 15 Registration
July 16-July 30 Late Registration: applications received after July 15 are subject to a late fee
July 29
6-10:00am; 2-4:00pm Registration
July 30
6:00-10:00am Registration
10:30-12:00pm Quick Draw on 6th Street
3:30-4:30pm Submission of completed art ready for hanging
5:00-6:00pm Judging
6:00-8:00pm Opening reception
July 30-August 14 Exhibit and sale open to the public daily, 10:00am-4:00pm
August 15–16 Artist artwork pick up, or by appointment
Awards
Best of Show $500
Best Quick Draw Downtown $200
Best Historic District $100
Best Train / Train Station $100
Juror
To be announced.
Setting
During the event, artists may paint at locations of their own choice within the following defined area:
Town of GeorgetownGeorgetown LakeGeorgetown Loop Railroad, along the route and train stationsTown of Silver PlumeGuanella Pass Road to Mt. Bierstadt
Exhibit and Sales
All artwork must be created outdoors on stamped canvas or other medium on July 29th or 30th within the defined boundary area. All fine arts media are acceptable. Indoor scenes or portraiture will not be eligible for inclusion in the exhibit or awards. Canvases and other medium will be stamped upon in-person registration. All works must be framed and prepared for exhibit with wire hangers or suitable hanging device and be ready to hang. Up to two (2) paintings will be accepted from qualified participants. If space allows a third may be accepted, to be determined the day of the show.
This event is a fundraiser for the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program. GCAP will retain 40% of all sales. Commissioned pieces as a result of the exhibit will be subject to the same rate. Payment for all work sold will be mailed to artists no later than two weeks after the exhibit closing. Digital images of exhibited work may be used for publicity in future events.
Lodging
Contact Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center at the entrance to Georgetown for lodging and restaurant information.
Gateway Visitor Center 303.569.2405 [email protected]
About Georgetown Cultural Arts Program
The restored 1874 Georgetown school opened in Fall 2015 as the Georgetown Heritage Center, a place to celebrate our past, celebrate the arts and culture, enjoy live performances, and hold meetings and conferences. The Cultural Arts Program has included such offerings as traditional crafts, fine arts, music, drama, film, and gardening, classes and workshop, exhibits, lectures, vocal and instrumental music concerts in many genres, movies, and performances. We celebrate our diversity and strive to include multifaceted arts experiences. The Cultural Arts Program and Heritage Center are part of the Georgetown Trust or Conservation and Preservation, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) corporation.
GeorgetownHeritageCenter.org
Contact: [email protected]
Special thanks to award-winning plein air artist Kathleen Lanzoni for our banner background image.
Where is it happening?
Georgetown Heritage Center, 809 Taos Street, Georgetown, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
