Plein Air Art Festival

 

The Thanksgiving Point Plein Air Fine Art Festival is a unique event highlighting Utah painters and sculptors in the breath-taking Thanksgiving Point Gardens and surrounding grounds. The purpose of the event is to enable first-hand observation of the tradition of art created en plein air and to promote Utah art. Proceeds from the event benefit Thanksgiving Point Institute’s mission of education and discovery.

September 7 Pre-registration deadline
September 14-15 Check-in and Day-of Registration at 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. at Water Tower Plaza
September 16 Check-in and Day-of Registration at 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. at Water Tower Plaza
September 14-16 Plein Air Art Festival painting and sculpting throughout Thanksgiving Point Institute
September 16 Competition ends at 5:00 p.m. Up to three pieces may be submitted for judging.
September 16 Artist reception 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at the Water Tower Plaza Art Tent
September 17 Quick-draw at 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.at the Water Tower Plaza
September 17-18 Plein Air Fine Art Festival Exhibition and Sale, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Water Tower Plaza


Show Highlights

* 25% donation on all pieces sold; proceeds benefit Thanksgiving Point Institute, a 501 (c)3 not for profit corporation
* 24-hour security for duration of the show
* Each Artist may paint or sculpt up to three pieces to be entered for judging at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16
* Ability to work across the Thanksgiving Point Institute including: Thanksgiving Point Gardens, Farm Country, Children’s * Discovery Garden, and Water Tower Plaza

Entry Form and Fee

Please submit a completed entry form (below). A non-refundable entry fee of $10 per canvas or sculpture applies to those who pre-register (before September 7); a non-refundable entry fee of $20 per canvas or sculpture applies to registrations received after September 7. Blank surfaces will be stamped when you check in at Thanksgiving Point.

You may also bring previously completed works to sell at the Plein Air Arts Festival. A booth fee of $50 applies. Also, 25% of all sells will benefit Thanksgiving Point Institute. An eight foot table and two chairs will be provided. If you wish to bring a tent, you may do so.

Please either print and mail or e-mail the completed from to Thanksgiving Point. Mail completed application and fee via USPS, UPS or FEDEX to:

Plein Air Festival
Attn: Sara Larson
3003 N Thanksgiving Way Lehi, UT 84043

Send check made payable to Thanksgiving Point Institute or supply your credit card number and expiration date. Email completed application and credit card number and expiration date (for entry fee) to: slarson@thanksgivingpoint.org.

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Accepted Work Specifications

All artwork must be completed on the Thanksgiving Point Institute between September 14 and September 16, 2010. Blank canvases will be stamped with an approved insignia beginning September 14th. Only artwork with this stamp will be included in the Exhibition and Sale. In addition, all works must be suitably framed with proper backing. Wire hangers or a suitable hanging device must be attached and ready to hang.

Sales

Proceeds from this event support Thanksgiving Point Institute, a 501(c)3 non-profit. The Thanksgiving Point Institute will retain 25% commission on all sales. Commissioned pieces will also be permitted at the above mentioned rates. Payments for all work sold will be mailed shortly after the exhibit closes.

Awards

* Artist Choice Award (Best of Show) $1000 cash
* Quick-Draw Competition Award $800 cash
* Framer’s Award $300 cash
* Additional prizes including merchandise and purchase awards will also be awarded

 

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