Art Competitions
Deadline for application and registration: July 16, 2011
Click here for Art Activities – Rules and Registration
Who can enter?
Only artists who receive a Pioneer Art Festival invitation may register for the art competitions, gallery, and booths.
The Plein Air Paint Out is an invitational competition for artists of a professional level, who create uplifting, inspirational, and praiseworthy works of art. This is a rare opportunity to paint at a historic farm with the option to use live models dressed in authentic pioneer costume. In addition to $6000 in cash awards and prizes, artists also have the opportunity to display and sell these paintings to buyers at the festival. The Plein Air Paint Out is divided into three different categories to accommodate a broad range of artists and schedules. Artists may come to the Art Showcase Tent as early as 6 am to have canvases stamped and begin painting – either for the “Early Bird” or for the main “Plein Air” competition: it does not matter which. If a painting is not used for the early bird contest the artist may continue to work on it for the plein air contest. A blank canvas may be stamped at the Art Showcase Tent any time during the day – no limit. The artist supplies all canvases. Works of art entered into the plein air contest are required to remain on exhibit until 6 pm. Take-down is anytime between 6 pm – 9 pm.
Note: An event of this scope and nature takes many good-hearted volunteers to make possible. There are many opportunities to assist, from phone calls, to parking coordination, to set-up and take down, and everything in between. Please be willing to help by contacting Cynthia Dye, 801-518-0318, [email protected]
Early Bird Brush Strokes
6 am – 8 am
Free with Plein Air Paint Out registration, plus 20% of sales ($10 if registered separately)
Come early and paint with the morning light. Only one painting may be submitted for judging, suitably framed with hanging wires. Must be turned in to the Art Showcase Tent by 8 am, winners announced after 5 pm.
9 am – 5 pm
$25 for each artist, plus 20% of sales
Includes "Early Morning and After Hours Brush Strokes" contests ($10 each if registered separately)
This is the main plein air competition. The official "artists send off" will take place during the opening ceremony after 8 am, however artists are encouraged to come early and get a head start, whether or not a painting will be entered into the "early bird" contest. Up to two paintings may be submitted for judging, suitably framed with hanging wires. Must be turned in to the Art Showcase Tent by 5 pm, winners announced at the artists' reception during the Chuck Wagon & Social Hour (5 pm – 6 pm).
6 pm – 8 pm
Free with Plein Air Paint Out registration, plus 20% of sales ($10 if registered separately)
Stay and paint with the sweet evening light. Only one painting may be submitted for judging, suitably framed with hanging wires. Must be turned in to the Art Showcase Tent by 8 pm, winners announced after 8 pm.
9 am – 5 pm
$25 for each artist, plus 20% of sales
This inspiring outdoor gallery walk will give Festival attendees the great opportunity to see original paintings, fine art giclees, and sculptures depicting scenes and stories from the pioneers and early LDS Church history. Up to three images may be entered. These may or may not be new works of art, but all submissions should enhance the theme, “Trail of Hope”. That doesn’t mean it needs to be a handcart. A window pane, boys wrestling, or newborn calf would all add appropriate variety and interest – as long as it ties in with that heartfelt theme, which can often be done with the right description. Each artist is required to provide an easel or wall for display of their work. Sculptors are required to provide their own pedestals. These will be positioned around the Art Showcase Tent where patrons can experience a gallery walk at their leisure. Security during official exhibit hours will be provided (9 am – 5 pm). Artists or their assistants are responsible before and after those hours. Set up will be from 5 am – 8 am. Pull up in unloading zone. Please have an assistant with you as unloading will need to be done quickly. Volunteers will be available to help. Each painting and sculpture will have a placard with title, price, medium, name of artist, and a short description (provided by the artist) about the painting. Further instructions will be emailed upon confirmation of payment. Judging will take place during the day, with awards announced after 5 pm.
9 am – 5 pm
$25 for each artist, plus 20% of sales
Booth space is located separately from the plein air painting and gallery walk. Booths will be situated on the south lawn by the Art Showcase Tent. The location of booth space will be predetermined in a random order for participating artists. Each booth is a GENEROUS 10'x10' space and may be used to demo a current painting or sculpture, or used strictly for display and sales. Artists are responsible for set up (5 am – 8 am), take down (6 pm – 9 pm), and must have an attendant at the booth 9 am – 5 pm. Artists may combine together in one space if it helps with manning the booth or two booths may be purchased if more space is needed. Canopies or tents are a necessity as booths will be in full sun. Artists furnish all materials for booths and decide what products to display or sale – original works of art, giclees, fine art prints, framed or unframed, posters, calendars, gifts, etc. As set-up and take-down times are short, please keep this in mind with your plans. Booths are required to remain up from 9 am – 5 pm.
Chuck Wagon BBQ & Social Hour
5 pm – 6 pm
$15 for each artist or guest
Registration will end July 16
Artists Reception & Awards – (hay wagon stage by pavilion)
• Heritage Winner – $2500 purchase award
• Legacy Winner – $1500 purchase award
• Grand Paint Out Prize – $1000 cash award
• Grand Gallery Prize – $500 cash award
• Child's Choice – $100 cash award
• Early Bird Brush Strokes – $200 cash award
• Honorable Mention – certificate of recognition
6 pm – 8 pm
After Hours Brush Strokes (see explanation above)
8 pm – 9 pm
Winner of the After Hours quick draw announced (hay wagon by pavilion)
Final Hour of Art Sales – Certificates of Recognition – Festival Closes
Deadline for application and registration: July 16, 2011
Click here for Art Activities – Rules and Registration
Who can enter?
Only artists who receive a Pioneer Art Festival invitation may register for the art competitions, gallery, and booths.
The Plein Air Paint Out is an invitational competition for artists of a professional level, who create uplifting, inspirational, and praiseworthy works of art. This is a rare opportunity to paint at a historic farm with the option to use live models dressed in authentic pioneer costume. In addition to $6000 in cash awards and prizes, artists also have the opportunity to display and sell these paintings to buyers at the festival. The Plein Air Paint Out is divided into three different categories to accommodate a broad range of artists and schedules. Artists may come to the Art Showcase Tent as early as 6 am to have canvases stamped and begin painting – either for the “Early Bird” or for the main “Plein Air” competition: it does not matter which. If a painting is not used for the early bird contest the artist may continue to work on it for the plein air contest. A blank canvas may be stamped at the Art Showcase Tent any time during the day – no limit. The artist supplies all canvases. Works of art entered into the plein air contest are required to remain on exhibit until 6 pm. Take-down is anytime between 6 pm – 9 pm.
Note: An event of this scope and nature takes many good-hearted volunteers to make possible. There are many opportunities to assist, from phone calls, to parking coordination, to set-up and take down, and everything in between. Please be willing to help by contacting Cynthia Dye, 801-518-0318, [email protected]
Early Bird Brush Strokes
6 am – 8 am
Free with Plein Air Paint Out registration, plus 20% of sales ($10 if registered separately)
Come early and paint with the morning light. Only one painting may be submitted for judging, suitably framed with hanging wires. Must be turned in to the Art Showcase Tent by 8 am, winners announced after 5 pm.
- Winner receives $200 cash award
- Honorable Mention – certificate of recognition
9 am – 5 pm
$25 for each artist, plus 20% of sales
Includes "Early Morning and After Hours Brush Strokes" contests ($10 each if registered separately)
This is the main plein air competition. The official "artists send off" will take place during the opening ceremony after 8 am, however artists are encouraged to come early and get a head start, whether or not a painting will be entered into the "early bird" contest. Up to two paintings may be submitted for judging, suitably framed with hanging wires. Must be turned in to the Art Showcase Tent by 5 pm, winners announced at the artists' reception during the Chuck Wagon & Social Hour (5 pm – 6 pm).
- Heritage Winner – $2500 purchase award
- Legacy Winner – $1500 purchase award
- Grand Paint Out Prize – $1000 cash award
- Honorable Mention – certificate of recognition
6 pm – 8 pm
Free with Plein Air Paint Out registration, plus 20% of sales ($10 if registered separately)
Stay and paint with the sweet evening light. Only one painting may be submitted for judging, suitably framed with hanging wires. Must be turned in to the Art Showcase Tent by 8 pm, winners announced after 8 pm.
- Winner receives $200 cash award
- Honorable Mention – certificate of recognition
9 am – 5 pm
$25 for each artist, plus 20% of sales
This inspiring outdoor gallery walk will give Festival attendees the great opportunity to see original paintings, fine art giclees, and sculptures depicting scenes and stories from the pioneers and early LDS Church history. Up to three images may be entered. These may or may not be new works of art, but all submissions should enhance the theme, “Trail of Hope”. That doesn’t mean it needs to be a handcart. A window pane, boys wrestling, or newborn calf would all add appropriate variety and interest – as long as it ties in with that heartfelt theme, which can often be done with the right description. Each artist is required to provide an easel or wall for display of their work. Sculptors are required to provide their own pedestals. These will be positioned around the Art Showcase Tent where patrons can experience a gallery walk at their leisure. Security during official exhibit hours will be provided (9 am – 5 pm). Artists or their assistants are responsible before and after those hours. Set up will be from 5 am – 8 am. Pull up in unloading zone. Please have an assistant with you as unloading will need to be done quickly. Volunteers will be available to help. Each painting and sculpture will have a placard with title, price, medium, name of artist, and a short description (provided by the artist) about the painting. Further instructions will be emailed upon confirmation of payment. Judging will take place during the day, with awards announced after 5 pm.
- Grand Gallery Prize – $500 cash award
- Child's Choice – $100 cash award
- Honorable Mention – certificate of recognition
9 am – 5 pm
$25 for each artist, plus 20% of sales
Booth space is located separately from the plein air painting and gallery walk. Booths will be situated on the south lawn by the Art Showcase Tent. The location of booth space will be predetermined in a random order for participating artists. Each booth is a GENEROUS 10'x10' space and may be used to demo a current painting or sculpture, or used strictly for display and sales. Artists are responsible for set up (5 am – 8 am), take down (6 pm – 9 pm), and must have an attendant at the booth 9 am – 5 pm. Artists may combine together in one space if it helps with manning the booth or two booths may be purchased if more space is needed. Canopies or tents are a necessity as booths will be in full sun. Artists furnish all materials for booths and decide what products to display or sale – original works of art, giclees, fine art prints, framed or unframed, posters, calendars, gifts, etc. As set-up and take-down times are short, please keep this in mind with your plans. Booths are required to remain up from 9 am – 5 pm.
Chuck Wagon BBQ & Social Hour
5 pm – 6 pm
$15 for each artist or guest
Registration will end July 16
Artists Reception & Awards – (hay wagon stage by pavilion)
• Heritage Winner – $2500 purchase award
• Legacy Winner – $1500 purchase award
• Grand Paint Out Prize – $1000 cash award
• Grand Gallery Prize – $500 cash award
• Child's Choice – $100 cash award
• Early Bird Brush Strokes – $200 cash award
• Honorable Mention – certificate of recognition
6 pm – 8 pm
After Hours Brush Strokes (see explanation above)
8 pm – 9 pm
Winner of the After Hours quick draw announced (hay wagon by pavilion)
Final Hour of Art Sales – Certificates of Recognition – Festival Closes
The PAF committee reserves the right to disqualify any entry it deems is inappropriate,
below standards, or is not in harmony with the vision of PAF, without refund.
The Praiseworthy Arts Foundation will retain/collect a 20% commission of all sales, including purchase awards.
Proceeds from this event shall be used in furtherance of the PAF mission
to promote visual fine arts of an uplifting, wholesome, beautiful, and excellent nature
through art education classes, exhibitions, events, programs, and/or publications designed:
1) to strengthen artists and their skills, 2) to make these works of art more readily available to the public, and
3) to further the cause of praiseworthy arts for the edification, enlightenment, and education of all who view them.
Pre-registration is required for art competitions, gallery exhibit, booth space, and BBQ social.
For more information, rules, and registrations, click on tabs above.
The Pioneer Art Festival reserves the right to disqualify any entry or entrant it deems is inappropriate, without refund.
