Plein Air Paint Out on March 23 & 24
image courtesy of Marietta Patch
MCMA's Second Annual Plein Air Paint Out is scheduled for the weekend of March 23 & 24, 2013! The museum is now registering people who wish to participate in this event. Read more about it below or call Katie at (770) 528-1444 x16 for more information! We hope to see you there!
Artists will paint local public and private sites in beautiful Historic Marietta. From the local homes and gardens to the dynamic architecture of downtown, Historic Marietta has many picturesque scenes perfect for plein air painting. The Marietta Cobb Museum’s Second Annual Plein Air Paint Out will feature a judged exhibition and sale on display at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art (located at 30 Atlanta Street, a block south of Marietta Square).
Artists will paint local public and private sites in beautiful Historic Marietta. From the local homes and gardens to the dynamic architecture of downtown, Historic Marietta has many picturesque scenes perfect for plein air painting. The Marietta Cobb Museum’s Second Annual Plein Air Paint Out will feature a judged exhibition and sale on display at the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art (located at 30 Atlanta Street, a block south of Marietta Square).
Plein Air Paint Out InformationRules: Artists may submit 2 pieces for judging. All works must be done en plein air, without the assistance of photographs. All canvases must be stamped at registration and must be turned in at the end of the day on Saturday (see schedule). Painting and drawing media accepted. No photography will be accepted.
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Canvas Restrictions: Canvases may be no larger than 36 inches in any direction. Artists may submit up to 2 completed works for judging. All canvases will be stamped at registration and all registered canvases must be turned in at the end of the day on Saturday.
Sales: Completed works may be listed for sale. Museum receives 30% commission. Works will be displayed at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art on Saturday, March 23 to Friday, March 29 (unless sold).
Our Judges:
Robert Meredith
Robert Meredith has been delighting art lovers for over forty years with oil paintings ranging in style from custom portraits to landscapes to still lifes. His most recent and cherished medium, trompe l’oeil, has made him renown across the nation and internationally. www.RobertMeredith.com
Tom Nielson
Tom Nielson is a Carrollton artist known for his realistic seascape and portrait paintings. With a career spanning over five decades, his work can be found in public and private collections worldwide. www.TomNeilsonFineArt.com
Awards:
1st Place: $250 & Museum Membership for 1 year 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $75
Sales: Completed works may be listed for sale. Museum receives 30% commission. Works will be displayed at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art on Saturday, March 23 to Friday, March 29 (unless sold).
Our Judges:
Robert Meredith
Robert Meredith has been delighting art lovers for over forty years with oil paintings ranging in style from custom portraits to landscapes to still lifes. His most recent and cherished medium, trompe l’oeil, has made him renown across the nation and internationally. www.RobertMeredith.com
Tom Nielson
Tom Nielson is a Carrollton artist known for his realistic seascape and portrait paintings. With a career spanning over five decades, his work can be found in public and private collections worldwide. www.TomNeilsonFineArt.com
Awards:
1st Place: $250 & Museum Membership for 1 year 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $75
Schedule ( * indicates painting days)
Friday, March 22nd
5:00pm – 6:30pm Artist Registration and Reception at MCMA
*Saturday, March 23rd
7:00am – 10:00am Artist Registration and canvas check-in. Artists begin painting
4:00pm – 6:00pm All checked canvases must be submitted between 4:00pm and 6:00pm
*Sunday, March 24th
7:00am – 10:00am Canvas pick-up. Artists continue painting
1:00pm – 3:00pm Artists submit final work for judging
6:30pm – 8:30pm Artist reception and award ceremony
Tuesday, March 26th – Friday, March 29th
Works on display/for sale at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
Friday, March 29th
2:00pm – 6:30pm Artists pick up unsold work from MCMA
5:00pm – 6:30pm Artist Registration and Reception at MCMA
*Saturday, March 23rd
7:00am – 10:00am Artist Registration and canvas check-in. Artists begin painting
4:00pm – 6:00pm All checked canvases must be submitted between 4:00pm and 6:00pm
*Sunday, March 24th
7:00am – 10:00am Canvas pick-up. Artists continue painting
1:00pm – 3:00pm Artists submit final work for judging
6:30pm – 8:30pm Artist reception and award ceremony
Tuesday, March 26th – Friday, March 29th
Works on display/for sale at Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art
Friday, March 29th
2:00pm – 6:30pm Artists pick up unsold work from MCMA
RegistrationNon-Refundable Registration Fees (Rain or Shine): Registration forms and waivers must be completed and returned along with fee to be eligible for competition. All fees are non-refundable. Rain or shine.
Pre-Register until March 15th before 5pm: $25 Members / $30 Non-Members Late Register from March 16th – March 22nd: $35 Members / $40 Non-Members |
Return Registration Forms and Fees to:
Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art 30 Atlanta Street . Marietta, GA . 30060 E-mail: education@mariettacobbartmuseum.org Fax: (770) 528-1440 Contact Katie Bush for more information at (770) 528-1444 x16 or education@mariettacobbartmuseum.org |
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