Artist Registration Fees And Discounts

• Early Bird Plein Air Artist Registration:

  • $35

  • DEADLINE August 7, 2023

  • Includes 50% off Quick Draw Entry Coupon (check your email)

• Standard Plein Air Artist Registration:

  • $50

  • DEADLINE September 1, 2023

  • Includes 50% off Quick Draw Entry

• Student Plein Air Artist Registration*:

  • $15

  • DEADLINE September 1, 2023

  • *A valid student ID must be presented upon arrival for festival check-in.

• The 2023 Buda Plein Air Competition includes additional activities and gatherings for artists.

  • Artist Welcome Reception & Swag Bag - Sept. 12 (FREE)

  • Artists' Happy Hours at local establishmentson Sept. 13 & 14.

  • Closing Party @ The Chambers Theatre - Sept. 16 (FREE for Registered Artists)

  • Discounted Workshops TBA

  • 50% OFF Quick Draw registration

  • VIP First Look Fête (FREE tickets for registered artist + 1 guest)

 

Artists Requirements & Festival Dates: September 12–16, 2023

• This festival is open to artists of all skill levels from beginner to professional of all mediums except photography.

• Artwork will be created outside in the spirit of "plein air"

• Wednesday Sept. 13 through Friday Sept. 15 are optional paint days.

• All 2D artwork must be turned in, framed, and ready to hang on Saturday by 9am.

• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines

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Plein Air Painting Locations:

• Select outdoor locations in the 78610 zip code

• See MAP

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Artist Check-In & Canvas Stamping:

• Begins at Inspired Minds Art Center on Tuesday, September 12th at 5:00pm at the Welcome Reception and continues daily through 5pm on Friday, September 15.

• All canvases must be stamped before use at IMAC.

• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines

 

Plein Air Competition Submissions: DUE Saturday, September 16th

• Deadline: Turn in artwork between 8am-9pm on Saturday, Sept. 16

• Locations: Buda Welcome Center

• Maximum of 2 artworks may be submitted

• 2D artwork must be framed and ready to hang

• Late artwork and 2D artwork that is not framed (canvas edges must be finished if not framed), stamped, and ready to hang will not be accepted.

• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines

 

Juried Exhibit

• Up to two works may be submitted for awards and the Buda Plein Air juried exhibition in the Inspired Minds Gallery October 20–November 3, 2023.

• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines

 

2023 Buda Plein Air Festival Judging & Awards

• $600 Best in Show

• $300 Second Place

• $100 Third Place

• Honorable Mentions

• All winning artwork will be guaranteed inclusion in the 2023 Buda Plein Air Festival juried exhibition

• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines

 

Registration Confirmation 

You will receive 2 emails after completing festival registration. 

1. The first is a transaction receipt showing the amount paid. 

2. The second will contain your discount code needed to save 50% off Quick Draw registration.
   
   If you do not receive it, check your spam or junk folders for an email from susan@inspiredminds.art, sinead@inspiredminds.art, or info@inspiredminds.art