The 2nd Annual Paint The Peninsula Festival & Competition
Date: September 7 to 14, 2014
Time: Variable
Location: Port Angeles, Washington (map)
Cost: $40 Application Fee
Info:
Paint the Peninsula is a juried competition sponsored by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center located in Port Angeles, Washington on the glorious Olympic Peninsula September 7 through 14, 2014.
If you want to paint salt water, rivers, lakes and waterfalls, mountains, industrial cityscapes, big trees and the rain forest, practically without moving, come see the varied and beautiful locations on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.
This five day painting contest will offer more amazing opportunities for the plein air painter than you have ever imagined. Paint the Peninsula for the ultimate Pacific Northwest experience. Artists will have an opportunity to hang their work daily for sale. Please refer to our website at www.paintthepeninsula.org for more information, a bio of our judge Jim Lamb, information about Jim’s post event workshop, and photos of plein air painting sites.
Paint the Peninsula is a juried competition. Each artist needs to submit three images of their best recent plein air art work by April 14th at the latest.
Prospectus
Cash prizes of $3100 will be awarded, along with numerous Sponsor Merit Awards. Best of Show is a cash award of $1500 and includes the honor of having the artist’s winning artwork become the image on the 2014 Plein Air Special Limited Vintage Wine produced for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center by Camaraderie Cellars to be released later in the year as well as being featured in the following year’s promotional materials for Paint the Peninsula.
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Paint Out :: Ashcroft
/by pabcDate: September 16, 17 & 18th, 2014
Location: Ashcroft, BC
Time: TBA
Cost: $30
Description: Please join us September 16,17 & 18 2014 for our Second Annual Plein Air Paint Out in beautiful Ashcroft, BC.
This is an opportunity for a lot of fun, a chance to meet other artists and just share in the sheer joy of painting. Ashcroft and the surrounding area offer spectacular vistas and unique landscapes. This event is open to all artists who would like to paint plein air.
Please feel free to contact Jo-Anne at 250-453-0073 for further information or email us.
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Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge 2014
/by pabcDate: May 10th, 2014
Location: Wherever there is an Opus Art Store
Time: 10:00am to 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Description:
“The goal for the 2014 Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge (#OPC2014) is 1000 participants with the decree, “Let’s get this whole province painting!”
Now in its 3rd year, this event provides a unique opportunity for the visual art communities of BC to come together to make art outdoors.”
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Plein Air with Maria Josenhans
/by pabcDate: April 12 & 13th, 2014
Location: West Vancouver
Time: 9am to 3pm
Cost: $155
Description: Step out into nature and paint from life with confidence! Participants will learn and practice the essentials for painting outdoors; from how to choose the right materials and location, to laying out a palette and making sense of value, colour and composition. Novice and experienced painters, who work in oil or acrylics, are welcome.
This workshop is offered through the West Vancouver District.
Registration: Online Registration
To register by phone: 604-925-7270 (course #949403)
View Maria’s website at: www.mariajosenhans.com
Plein Air with Maria Josenhans
/by pabcDate: May 10/11 & 24/25, 2014
Location: West Vancouver
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Cost: $155
Description: Enjoy four glorious spring time mornings (9-11:30am) of painting outdoors on the waterfront in Ambleside with the guidance of accomplished plein air artist Maria Josenhans. The first class will cover essential materials and techniques, and the subsequent three classes will be solely in the field. Each participant will benefit from both group and individual instruction. Program is designed for both novice and experienced painters. (The April 12/13 Intro to Plein Air, course 949403, is a great prep for this course)
This workshop is offered through the West Vancouver District.
Registration: Online Registration
To register by phone: 604-925-7270 (course #949408)
View Maria’s website at: www.mariajosenhans.com
Paint The Peninsula 2014
/by pabcThe 2nd Annual Paint The Peninsula Festival & Competition
Date: September 7 to 14, 2014
Time: Variable
Location: Port Angeles, Washington (map)
Cost: $40 Application Fee
Info:
Paint the Peninsula is a juried competition sponsored by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center located in Port Angeles, Washington on the glorious Olympic Peninsula September 7 through 14, 2014.
If you want to paint salt water, rivers, lakes and waterfalls, mountains, industrial cityscapes, big trees and the rain forest, practically without moving, come see the varied and beautiful locations on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State.
This five day painting contest will offer more amazing opportunities for the plein air painter than you have ever imagined. Paint the Peninsula for the ultimate Pacific Northwest experience. Artists will have an opportunity to hang their work daily for sale. Please refer to our website at www.paintthepeninsula.org for more information, a bio of our judge Jim Lamb, information about Jim’s post event workshop, and photos of plein air painting sites.
Paint the Peninsula is a juried competition. Each artist needs to submit three images of their best recent plein air art work by April 14th at the latest.
Prospectus
Cash prizes of $3100 will be awarded, along with numerous Sponsor Merit Awards. Best of Show is a cash award of $1500 and includes the honor of having the artist’s winning artwork become the image on the 2014 Plein Air Special Limited Vintage Wine produced for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center by Camaraderie Cellars to be released later in the year as well as being featured in the following year’s promotional materials for Paint the Peninsula.