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 two categories: juried artists in this year's main plein air festival, and adult community artists, beginner to advanced, 18 and up.
COMMUNITY ARTISTS
Ages 18 and over. Registration is $20 online, in advance.
8:30 am - Check-in for community artists. Please bring your own paints, brushes, canvas, and easel.
9 - 11 am - Painting period for artists, limited to scenes on Main St., Bond St. (including Farmer's Market), & Hickory Ave.
11:15 am - Paintings must be returned to the Bel Air Armory with numbers & titles displayed.
11:30 am - noon - Judging
noon - Awards announcements
1 pm - Sales of Quick Draw paintings ends. 40% commission on all sales goes to support the Maryland Center for the Arts.
Ages 18 and over. Registration is $20 online, in advance.
8:30 am - Check-in for community artists. Please bring your own paints, brushes, canvas, and easel.
9 - 11 am - Painting period for artists, limited to scenes on Main St., Bond St. (including Farmer's Market), & Hickory Ave.
11:15 am - Paintings must be returned to the Bel Air Armory with numbers & titles displayed.
11:30 am - noon - Judging
noon - Awards announcements
1 pm - Sales of Quick Draw paintings ends. 40% commission on all sales goes to support the Maryland Center for the Arts.
Register Here
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