Join other painters, in Norfolk VA in OCTOBER, for the 3rd annual
"Out & About Norfolk" paint out,
hosted by Karen Kinser and The Studios at Monticello. Painters register to paint on location, the subject of their choice, within the city limits of Norfolk. They set up their easels and work to enter as many as two finished pieces in any 2-D painting medium.
Artists must work "from life" in the tradition of Plein Air painting.
After two full days of painting, artists must deliver their framed work by NOON on Sat - to The Studios at Monticello, in the historic Monticello Arcade at 208 East Plume Street, Norfolk. Work must be framed and wired correctly and ready to hang.
NO SAWTOOTH HANGERS. NO UNFRAMED WORK! NO EXCEPTIONS! Of course, some of the paintings will still be wet . . . that is just part of the spontaneous spirit of Paint Outs!
The work will be hung and the 2009 Awards Juror, Katie Dobson Cundiff will choose pieces from the exhibition to receive awards. Award- winning paintings will be marked as such, at the opening of the Reception, the night of Saturday, October 24th. Doors open at 6 pm - for artists and their guests, as well as art enthusiasts and collectors. There will be a 10.00 fee/per person, to attend the reception and sale.
(Artists and "adopt an artist hosts excluded")
At the end of the evening -
Artists have option to leave unsold work, in the gallery, for an After-the-Paint-Out exhibition, through November 6th.
A 30% commission will be retained by the gallery on ALL sales. Artists are asked to price their work accordingly.
The event, reception and exhibition will be PUBLICIZED and there should be alot of interest in the PaintOut and the artwork.
The 2007 & 2008 Paint Outs were a Norfolk art "Happening"! We are expecting a big response again this year.
Above:
Out & About 2008
1st Place Award Winner
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"Wisky Visitors"
watercolor
Stewart White
The First Place Award
is sponsored by
The Bank of Hampton Roads.
The winning painting is placed
in a school, displayed where all
of the children can see and learn
about original art.
The morning of Thursday, October 22nd, registered artists will meet at The Studios at Monticello for an 8 o'clock Breakfast Gathering and Send-Off, and then head out to their chosen locations. Coffee and a light breakfast will be available that morning, for artists. All canvases and boards will be stamped with the 2009 logostamp - so painters are reminded to BRING PAINTING SUPPORTS TO THE BREAKFAST!
Artists may paint as long as they like, that first day - and return to the same spot, or choose a different spot for the next day.
Artists may choose "Adopt an Artist spots" in which to paint. There will be a list of these spots, posted on the website, as hosts volunteer. These individuals and businesses will serve as hosts for the artists, during their painting hours, offering access to restrooms and providing a light lunch. These "hosts" are interested in offering their gardens, houses or business-fronts as subjects for artists to paint. The studio will be "canvasing" the Norfolk area for people interested in "adopting". If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact Karen Kinser at the Studios at Monticello for details.
Karen Kinser - 757 286 6210
email The Studios at Monticello
208 East Plume Street - Suite 9
211 East City Hall Ave (alt. entrance)
Monticello Arcade
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
www.studiosatmonticello.com
Parking on the street (metered) and in the South Lot of the MacArthur Mall.
TO VIEW COMPLETE OFFICIAL RULES OF THE 2009 PAINT OUT - CLICK HERE
IF YOU'D RATHER HAVE A "SNAIL MAIL" APPLICATION SENT TO YOU - Send a SASE to the studio address (right) and a registration will be mailed to you. Complete it and return with $35 entry fee. Your place will be reserved ONLY when registration is received.