GIFTS IN THE GALLERY

Event Dates June 19 – June 24

Show dates June 23- July 28, 2023

Exhibit A is excited to host the 2023 Plein Air event. What a fantastic week this is going to be. You will paint in the outdoors, throughout our community for up to 6 days, and then join our select art patrons on Friday evening 5-7 PM for an artist’s mingle.  Saturday June 24th 11-3 PM. will be an additional meet and greet as all will come together for a sale of your works. Artwork not sold during this gathering will be on display, for sale, through July 28. What a perfect landscape our community has available; paint the tower, paint the store fronts of our boutique shops and local restaurants and of course, the famous Grandview drive!

All artists must commit via e-mail ONLY to exhibitagallery@sbcglobal.net

Subject heading must read: PLEIN AIR COMMITMENT

Commitments to participate must be completed by May 10, 2023 to qualify.

Upon acceptance, artists must make available a brief bio and artist statement.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

· Painting days June 19 - June 23, 2023 There is no time limit.

· Optional painting day during Artists Meet & Greet Saturday June 24, 11-3. This will be an added non mandatory opportunity for the public to get an in-depth look at what plein air painting is all about. It is recommended to paint some what near the gallery and Prospect Rd.

· Stop in to have your paper or canvas stamped at Exhibit A Gallery and validated between June 15 - 19 during business hours

· Only stamped and validated artwork will qualify to be exhibited through show dates

· Let me know where you are painting so I can share with art patrons.

· Please do not sell your works during painting days. Works must be purchased on Friday June 23, 5-7 PM and or June 24, 11-3 PM.

· Email images of your paintings and yourself painting. I will post on social media several times throughout each day. 

· Artwork created for the final exhibit must be turned in June 23, 2023 by 1 PM

· PAINTINGS MUST BE FRAMED This event takes planning on your part. All artwork must be professionally presented, framed and must be wired for hanging. 

 ·You may drop off up to 5 paintings to be exhibited

· MANDATORY PAINT OUT DAY: Wed June 21, 2023 from 11-2

· Artists paint on location anywhere between Prospect & Glen and Prospect & Marietta

· The purpose of this is to really showcase what Plein Air painting is all about (on location painting)

· This is truly an outdoor painting event. Touch up or studio time on your works can be no more than 5% per painting.

· It’s recommended you disclose your location as we will be following artists on social media to help promote this event.

· Artist location must be within a 25 mile radius of Exhibit A Gallery

· All paintings must be for sale

·Artwork must be labeled on the back with your Name, Title, Medium and Retail Price

·Artists will set the price of all paintings. A provided inventory sheet must be filled out prior to drop off and must accompany paintings. Commission will be 70% to the artist and 30% to the gallery.

·Artist courtesy on social media is expected. Your comments and shares help promote your work, your fellow exhibitors and Exhibit A Gallery.

·For the first time MONETARY AWARDS will be given. Judging will take place June 23 at 4:00 p.m. and the awards will be presented on at 5:30 PM.

• Best in Show $300
• 1st  Place $150
•  2nd Place $50

·Liability: The artist agrees to bear all risks and  expense for any loss or damage to their artwork, personal property or injury to themselves. Artists must insure their own artwork.

·PICK-UP:  Unsold artwork pickup is July 29 from 11-3. NO EXCEPTIONS

·Selected unsold paintings may  be considered to be displayed and for sale during a silent auction on  November 11, 2023 for the 125th Celebratory Gala. More information TBA.

Please direct questions to Barb Milaccio @ exhibitagallery@sbcglobal.net