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PLEIN FUN FEST WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday: Paint-out & Critique

On Friday, Jan. 26, 2018 - There will be a Paint-out with Critique for those Artists who want to join in the FUN but not interested in competition. There is a charge of $20 which includes hospitality suite. Because of the popularity of PAPB's paint-out with critique that is run by Manny Jomok we decided to make it part of Plein Fun Fest. Registered Artists will meet at Old School Square at 9 AM and decide where to paint. Critique leaders will be available to offer assistance to those who are new to plein air. This Plein Air Paint-out allows artists the opportunity to enjoy not only painting but sharing their creativity with the public. To the viewers, this art form can be very exciting because it invites them into the creative process: the sight, sound, and even smell of the artists´ world. One of the best parts of plein air painting is the congeniality of artists. At 12 PM all will meet again at Old School Square Field House for an Artist Hospitality Suite. From there we will break into groups of no more than 10 for a shared art critique. And, as last year there will be a fabulous luncheon buffet for participating artists. Paintings from this day may be exhibited at the Saturday reception in the Ocean Breeze room. They are not part of the judging.

Saturday: Plein Air Competition

Plein Fun Fest - Painting Competition
Plein Air Competition: Saturday January 27, 2018, -Juried Artists have been selected to compete in this event that will take place in Delray Beach, FL on Saturday January 27, 2017. Awards ceremony and reception Jan 27 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Cash awards will be given as follows: 1st Place, 2nd Place; 3rd Place; Judges' Recognition and Honorable Mention. Sales of paintings resulting from this exhibition are subject to a 30% commission.

8 to 9 AM: Artists check in at the south side of the Crest Theater at Old School Square at 51 N. Swinton Ave, Delray Beach, FL. Once participating artists have their canvases or painting surfaces stamped at check-in. Artists may have stamped as many painting surfaces as they wish but may only submit up to two artworks in the competition.

The Plein Air Painting Locations:
After check in artists can then begin painting at location of their choice anywhere within the boundaries Delray Beach. Each artist of will be given a map that delineates the competition boundaries and suggested painting locations for those artists unfamiliar with the area. Artists will be able to choose their own location from a thoughtfully compiled list of suggestions. Locations include marinas, historic buildings and monuments, gardens, architecture, ocean, intracoastal waterway views, small shops and much more. In case of rain, covered locations with views that artists can paint will also be identified.

Artists must paint within the competition boundaries and without the assistance of photographs. Any medium may be used, although photography is not acceptable in this competition.

3-4 PM: An area for framing and photographing artwork will be setup in the Music Room of the Crest Theater. There will also be a hospitality suite exclusively for competing artists in the Library of the Crest Theater. Artists may bring 1-2 guests at $10/per person. Competing artists can turn in up to two framed and wired, ready to hang artworks which will be displayed along the fencing designated by artist name in the Loge Walkway of Old School Square. Artworks must be completed by 3 PM and on display by 4 PM.

4:30 PM: Exhibit, awards and sale will take place in the Ocean Breeze room and the Loge walkway connecting to the Cornell Museum.

5:00 - 7:00 PM Artists & Collectors Reception and Awards Ceremony

The Awards
Cash awards based on the judges selections will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place, Juror's Recognition and Honorable Mention Awards.
1st Place $1000.
2nd Place $500.
3rd Place $200.
Juror's Recognition $150.
Honorable Mention $150.
Additional awards may be presented at the committee's discretion.

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PROSPECTUS: PLEIN FUN FEST COMPETITION

Plein Air Competition: Saturday Jan 27, 2018 -OPEN CALL!! Up to 50 artists will be selected to compete in this event that will take place in Delray Beach, FL on Saturday, January 27, 2018. $40 includes all the weekend activities. Awards ceremony and reception January 28 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. The show will be judged by Katie Deits. Cash awards will be given as follows: 1st Place, 2nd Place; 3rd Place; Judges' Recognition and Honorable Mention. Sales of paintings resulting from this exhibition are subject to a 30% commission.

CALL FOR ENTRIES
The competition is part of the new Plein Air Festival taking place in Delray Beach: PLEIN FUN FEST which focuses on excellence in plein air painting while still having fun and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow artists, art lovers and art collectors. Offering artists a great selection of land, sea and cityscapes in Delray Beach, chosen last year as the most fun city in the U.S. Located in Palm Beach County along East Atlantic Avenue, just minutes from I-95 

This Plein Air Competition allows artists the opportunity to enjoy not only painting but sharing their creativity with the public. To the viewers, this art form can be very exciting because it invites them into the creative process: the sight, sound, and even smell of the artists’ world. The competitive side of the process pits artists against each other for prizes awarded at the end of this day of painting “en plein air” (outside on location).

Entry and Application requirements:

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

Application fee:

$40 for early registration, deadline 12/1/17
$50 for late registration, deadline 12/31/17

Fee is payable on-line by applying to Plein Fun Fest Competition by credit card and is non-refundable.

Artists must include a completed application, artist statement, and release agreement, along with 3 high quality jpgs of recent original plein air work. Images must be labeled as follows; artist's initials, the number that corresponds with your entry (1, 2, or 3), title of piece (or an abbreviation of the title). For example RDP1OceanAtDelray.jpg. Overall Image file size should be between 1Mb to 2 Mb in size in jpg file format.

All submissions of artists plein air paintings must have been painted without the use of photographs and not painted in a workshop.

All applications must be received by December 31, 2017.
All applications will be collected and images sent to the Jurying Panel of 3 prominent Plein Air Jurors.

Images submitted can be used at the discretion of the committee for publicity purposes.

Up to 50 applicants will be selected by the jurors to participate in the plein air competition.

All applicants will be contacted by January 10, 2018 as to whether they are accepted in this competition. A list of accepted artists will be posted online at Juried Artists for Plein Fun Fest 2017

Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Note: All artists are responsible for shipping and packaging costs associated with the return of unsold artwork.