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"Harford County is a plein air painter's dream.
​It offers such a variety of subjects and locations."
                                                                   2020 Festival Juried Artist

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QUICK DRAW COMPETITION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

downtown Bel Air


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Quick draw means that the paintings are completed during a timed period; in this case, the artists have just two hours to start and finish their paintings.  Judging by a professional artist, awards, and sales follow.  The Harford Plein Air Painting Festival's Quick Draw Competition is intended for artists in three categories, beginner to advanced:  juried artists in this year's main plein air festival; adult community artists 18 and up; and students 17 and under.​
QUICK DRAW COMPETITION SCHEDULE:                          
Sun., Aug. 1:  Registration opens
 for the Quick Draw Competition.
Sat., Sept. 18: Check-in at the Bel Air Armory 37 N. Main Street, Bel Air, MD.
 
​COMMUNITY ARTISTS - Ages 18 and over.  Registration is $15 online, in advance.
                          Please bring your own paints, brushes, canvas, and easel.
                           8:30 am - Check-in for community artists.
                           9 - 11 am - Painting period for community artists.
                           11:30 - noon - Judging
                           noon - 12:30 - Awards announcements
                           12:30 - 1 pm - Sales of Quick Draw paintings.                            
Adult Registration

STUDENT ARTISTS - Ages 17 and under.  Registration is free online, in advance.                       
                          Please bring your own paints, brushes, canvas, and easels.

                          8 am - Check-in for youth artists.
                          8:30-10:30 - Painting period for youth artists.
                          11 - 11:30 am - Judging and awards announcement for youth artists.
Student Registration




This program is sponsored in part by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, the Harford County Cultural Arts Board with funds from Maryland State Arts Council, and the Harford County Office of Community and Economic Development.   Special thanks to Plein Air Magazine and Fine Art Connoisseur as the Premier Media Sponsors! ​Don't miss the limited exhibition at The Liriodendron Mansion in Bel Air.
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2020 Quick Draw Competition winners by category.  Hover cursor over painting to read caption:
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  • Home
  • Arts Programs
    • Bear Legacy Bluegrass Festival
    • Harford Plein Air Festival >
      • 2022 Harford Plein Air >
        • 2022 Quick Draw
    • Bugs, Birds, and Beauty
    • Let's Dance!
    • Rejoice!
    • Lectures >
      • Joan Hodous
      • Edgar Allan Poe Theatrical Program
    • Master Classes >
      • Ballet Master Class with ABT Dancers
      • Music Master Class Program
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Author Conversations >
      • Judy Kelly & Dr. Christine Sciacca
      • Larry Noto
  • Dancing for the Arts 2022
    • Dancing for the Arts Archives
    • Dancing for the Arts Gala
  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Trustees
      • Staff
    • News, Notes, & Dates >
      • Newsletters
      • On the Air
      • Director's Notes
      • ArtSmash Podcasts
      • Events Calendar
    • Arts in the Community >
      • Community Arts Calendar
      • Economic Impact
      • Form 990
    • Connect with Us
  • Support
    • Fundraising Events >
      • Art is Brewing
      • Tasting for the Arts!
    • Advertising Opportunities
    • Sponsor the Arts
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • A Home for the Arts and more
    • On the Site
    • Let's Build It
    • Bear Legacy Adventure Trail
  • Harford Arts Week