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Tue, Sep 13
|Inspired Minds Art Center
2022 Buda Plein Air Competition Registration
Register to be an Official 2022 Plein Air Artist.
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Time & Location
Sep 13, 2022, 5:00 PM – Sep 17, 2022, 9:00 PM
Inspired Minds Art Center, 121 Main St, Buda, TX 78610, USA
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About the Event
Artist Registration Fees And Discounts
- Early Bird Plein Air Artist Registration: $35 DEADLINE August 7, 2022 Includes 50% off Quick Draw Entry Coupon (check your email)
- Standard Plein Air Artist Registration: $50 DEADLINE September 1, 2022 Includes 50% off Quick Draw Entry
- Student Plein Air Artist Registration*: $15 DEADLINE September 1, 2022 *A valid student ID must be presented upon arrival for festival check-in.
- The 2022 Buda Plein Air Festival includes additional activities and gatherings for artists. Artist Welcome Reception & Swag Bag - Sept. 13 (FREE) Artists' Happy Hour at a local establishment TBA - Sept. 14 & 15 Closing Ceremony Concert TBA @ The Chambers Theatre - Sept. 17 (FREE) Discounted Workshops TBA 50% OFF Quick Draw registration VIP First Look Fête + 1 guest
Artists Requirements & Festival Dates: September 13–17, 2022
- 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. 16 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
Plein Air Painting Locations:
- Select outdoor locations in the 78610 zip code
- See MAP
Artist Check-In & Canvas Stamping:
- Begins at Inspired Minds Art Center on Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00pm at the Welcome Reception and continues daily through 5pm on September 16.
- All canvases must be stamped before use at IMAC.
- See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines
Plein Air Competition Submissions: DUE Saturday, September 17th
- Deadline: Turn in artwork between 8am-9pm on Saturday, Sept. 17
- 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 7–November 11, 2022.
- See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines
2022 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 2022 Buda Plein Air Festival juried exhibition
- See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines
Registration Confirmation
You will receive 2 emails after completing festival registration.
- The first is a transaction receipt showing the amount paid.
- 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
Schedule
2 hoursArtist Welcome Reception & Check-In
Inspired Minds Art Center
2 hoursArtist's Happy Hour at Nate's
Nate's Coffee & Cocktails
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