Call for Artists: Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Competition

CALL FOR ARTISTS

FRESH COAST PLEIN AIR PAINTING FESTIVAL IN MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN

Come paint with us in Historic Marquette, Michigan and on the shores of awesome Lake Superior! Pre-registration is now open for the Fresh Coast Plein Air Painting Festival, featuring $2500 in awards and prizes.

Paint in one or both of the plein air sessions for one price:

DUSK to DARK – Friday, June 28, 5:00 – 10:00 pm. Capture the essence of the evening light as it turns to darkness! Completed artwork must be turned in by 10:00 pm

PAINT THE DAYLIGHT – Saturday, June 29, 7:00 am – 4:30 pm. Capture diverse and beautiful landscapes, architecture, and shoreline areas of Marquette! Completed artwork must be turned in by 4:30 pm

Choose your entry level:

Professional/advanced – $25  pre-registration/ $30 day of event

Novice/intermediate/recreational – $15 pre-registration/ $20 day of event

Registration includes Friday and Saturday plein air sessions, awards ceremony, reception, and public exhibit/sale. Paintings may be priced for sale at the exhibit.

Artists can stay for the Sunday morning “Afterglow” event that is open to anyone wanting to paint and/or socialize!

Sponsored by Lake Superior Art Association

For a full schedule, registration, and more info lakesuperiorartassociation.org or Marlene Wood (posstroke@sbcglobal.net)