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2019 Harford Plein Air Festival 
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Quick Draw Competition, Art Sale, and Awards

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Quick Draw Schedule:

8:00-8:55am   All Artists Check-In at Table on Left Side of Harford Sheriff's Office at 45 S. Main St. in Bel Air

9:00-11:00am  Timed Painting Period in downtown Bel Air 

11:00-11:30am  Artists frame paintings and set them up for display on their easels along left side of Harford Sheriff's Office: 45 S. Main St. Bel Air  


11:30-1:00pm   Quick Draw Community Art Sale

12:30-1:00pm   Quick Draw Awards Ceremony
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Saturday, October 12, 2019  
8am-1pm in downtown Bel Air, Maryland 
Registration, Awards, and Art Sale at 45 S. Main St. Bel Air, MD

The Quick Draw Competition is a FUN community painting event for ALL AGES to paint city street views of the Town of Bel Air with our regional juried artists who are competing in the Harford Plein Air Festival. 

After the two-hour painting period from 9am-11am, the artists frame their paintings and bring them to the display area at 45 S. Main St. Bel Air, MD along the left side of the Harford Sheriff's Office.   All paintings will have the opportunity to be selected for an award by arts judge Crystal Moll, and the awards ceremony will begin at 12:30pm.  All paintings will be available for sale from 11:30-1pm. 

​Please read the Competition Rules below before registering.   Questions? Contact Amanda Pugh at the Maryland Center for the Arts: [email protected] or 443-567-5216.  
Download Quick Draw Competition Rules ​
Entry Fees:
$25 for Adults (age 18 and older) 
$10 for Students (4th grade - 12th grade) 
*Children younger than 4th grade:  Free
*Online registration is recommended for faster check-in. ​​
Register Here
Special Thanks to our Quick Draw Sponsors:
Sponsorship Opportunities Available until Sept 10!   Download Sponsor Form
1st Place Juried Artist Award Sponsor:
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Sponsor of Teen and Youth Awards: 
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This program is also supported by Harford Cultural Arts Board with funds from Maryland State Arts Council, and by a grant from the Harford County Community & Economic Development Office.  
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  • Home
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  • Arts Programs
    • 2025 Harford Plein Air
    • Asian Celebration
    • 2025 Harmony Woods Music & Arts Festival
    • Rejoice! choral celebration
    • STEAM
    • Bayside Dance Festival
    • 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
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • About Us
    • Mission and Vision
    • Who We Are >
      • Board of Trustees
      • Staff
      • Dancing for the Arts Archives
    • News, Notes, & Dates >
      • Newsletters
      • On the Air
      • Form 990
      • ArtSmash Podcasts
    • Economic Impact
    • Connect with Us