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:                          

​COMMUNITY ARTISTS - Ages 18 and over.  Registration is $15 online, in advance.
                          Student artists, information below.
                          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

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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