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Supporting The Future Of Plein Air Painting
Cedarburg's
2011 Plein Air Painting Competition JUNE 16-23, 2011 in conjunction
with CEDARBURG’S STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, June 25 & 26
Cedarburg
Artists Guild’s 11th Annual Plein Air Painting
Competition will be held June 16 - June 26 as part of Cedarburg’s
Strawberry Festival. Hundr eds
of artists are expected to participate in this competition, painting
outdoors in Cedarburg from June 16-23.
There will
be several different events within the Plein Air Competition,
including a Quick Paint. For this event, canvases will be time-stamped
and painted within 2 1/2 hours on Saturday, June 18, 8:00 a.m.-3:30
p.m., followed by a Silent Auction and kick-off party from 5:00-7:00
p.m. at the Cultural Center. Prizes are $300 Best of Show, $200
First Place and $100 Second Place.
New this
year is the Riveredge Paint-Out. Registration will take place
on Wednesday, June 15 from 8:00-6:00 at the Riveredge Nature Center
in Newburg, WI. The painting area will consist of 370 acres of
diverse habitats with over 10 miles of trails. For more information,
go to http://www.cedarburgpleinair.com/pleinimages/11PAProspectus.pdf
for a prospectus of this event.
Tuesday, June
21 from 11:30-2:30 there will be a Plein Air Painting Picnic for
artists and spectators on the Community Center lawn with a painting
demo and live music. Saturday, June 25 a new category called Paint
the Festival during Strawberry Festival will have artists located
throughout Cedarburg to capture the festival’s colorful
fun and energy. First Prize will be $300 and Second Prize $200.
The deadline
for artists to submit their work is Thursday, June 23 at 3:00
p.m. At Cedarburg’s Cultural Center, judging for the Plein
Air Competition will be Friday morning from 8:00-10:00 a.m. followed
by the Silent Auction Friday from 10:00 a.m. until Saturday at
6:00 p.m. The Award Presentation & Reception will be Saturday
at 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, paintings will be displayed and
for sale from 10-3.
Three well-known
art professionals will judge the competition. More than $7,000.00
in cash will be awarded to the winners, including $2,000 Best
of Show and $500 for the “Best of City” painting sponsored
by Festivals of Cedarburg.
Detailed rules
and pre-registration forms are available at www.cedarburgpleinair.com
or by calling 262-375-2165 or 262-377-8828. A $35.00 non-refundable
pre-registration fee must accompany each completed form. After
May 31 the fee will be $45.00.
Cedarburg
is well known for its artistic community…painters, photographers,
potters, writers, musicians, designers and skilled craftsmen who
live and thrive in this creative and synergistic environment.
The event honors Cedarburg’s artistic traditions by inviting
local and regional outdoor painters to capture fresh images of
the area’s natural beauty and history throughout Cedarburg’s
Historic District.
Plan to enjoy
Cedarburg’s Strawberry Festival, Saturday, June 25, 10:00-6:00
and Sunday, June 26, 8:00-5:00 with Strawberry Wine, Desserts
& Delicacies, Food Courts, Live Bands, Contests, 5K Run/Walk,
Children’s Activities, Arts on the Avenue, Hayrides and
the Sunday Morning Strawberry Pancake Breakfast.
For
more information about the Adult Plein Air go to www.Cedarburgpleinair.com.
For more information about our Youth Plein Air Contest, please
call 262-375-3676 or go to www.CedarburgCulturalCenter.org.
For information about Strawberry Festival, contact the Cedarburg
Chamber of Commerce at 262-377-9620.
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