2022 Buda Plein Air Competition Registration

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

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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 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.

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