2023 Buda Plein Air Competition Registration

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 Hour at a local establishment TBA - Sept. 13 & 14, Closing Party TBA @ The Chambers Theatre - Sept. 16 (FREE), Discounted Workshops TBA, 50% OFF Quick Draw registration, VIP First Look Fête + 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 found on Buda Arts Festival web page

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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 September 15.
• All canvases must be stamped before use at IMAC.
• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines found on Buda Arts Festival web page

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 found on Buda Arts Festival web page

Juried Exhibit

• Up to two works may be submitted for awards and the Buda Plein Air juried exhibition in the Inspired Minds Gallery October 13–November 3, 2023.
• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines found on Buda Arts Festival web page

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 2023 Buda Plein Air Festival juried exhibition
• See PDF of additional Rules & Guidelines found on Buda Arts Festival web page

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