Los Gatos Plein Air 2019
Application Information
Event
Los Gatos Plein Air 2019 is the tenth anniversary presentation of artists’ interpretations of the
beauty of Los Gatos, California, and the surrounding areas. The event is a fundraiser, sponsored
by the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club, that supports art, music, and science education for youth
throughout Santa Clara County and the programs of the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Charitable
Foundation. This year’s event will take place from Wednesday, June 19th to Sunday, June 23rd,
2019, in the Town of Los Gatos, California.
Eligibility
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
Entry Form and Fee
The application for Los Gatos Plein Air 2019 will be available online from November 15, 2018
through January 31, 2019. A completed online application form should be submitted via
www.OnlineJuriedShows.com. Please print your application receipt for your records. The Los
Gatos Plein Air 2019 Application fee is $45.00. The fee is payable when you apply online via
credit card or a check to be mailed immediately following the online submission to:
Carol Waitte, 19 Glen Ridge Avenue, Los Gatos, CA 95030
Applicants who fail to submit payment will be dropped from the application pool prior to the
selection process.
Image Format
Each artist must submit three (3) professional quality artwork images in jpeg format with an Image
Size of 72dpi @ 1920x1920 pixels. Image helpers, guidelines, tips for photographing your work
and an Image Resizing Tool can be found at http://www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If
you have format questions or trouble uploading your images help is available at
OnlineJuriedShows.com.
Entry Process
Los Gatos Plein Air is a juried exhibition, with applications reviewed by a panel of outstanding
jurors. The panel will review all submitted applications and select approximately 22 artists for a
total of 28 artists to participate in the 2019 event (Top artists of previous LGPA events will be
invited back to join the 2019 event.) Notification of selected artists will be sent to each applicant
via email no later than March 1st. Artist agreement forms will be emailed to those who have been
accepted following the announcement.
Exhibition Details
All artwork must be completed in Los Gatos or the surrounding South Bay Area from June 19th
through June 22, 2019. Only artwork on canvas stamped with the approved insignia will be
accepted into the event. Artists are permitted to arrive in Los Gatos as early as June 18; however,
registration will not begin, and artists will NOT be provided host lodging, until June 19.
Registration
Registration will take place, and canvases will be stamped with an approved insignia, beginning on
Wednesday, June 19th at 8:00 a.m. Artists are permitted to bring in WET canvases that have been
painted the day before or early the morning of the 19th. Only artwork with this stamp will be
permitted in the Exhibition & Sale. In addition, all works must be suitably framed with proper
backing. Wire hangers or a suitable hanging device must be attached and ready to hang.
Sales
This event is a fundraiser for the Los Gatos Morning Rotary Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
tax-exempt organization. The Los Gatos Morning Rotary Charitable Foundation will retain 40%
of all sales revenue generated throughout the sale. Commissioned pieces during the course of the
event will also be permitted at the previously mentioned rate. Payments for all work sold will be
mailed within 30 days after the exhibit closes.
Lodging/Transportation
Los Gatos Morning Rotary will make every effort to provide complimentary accommodations to
each participating artist for four nights, June 19th through 22nd. Artists are responsible for
accommodations for spouses or companions, and also for providing their own transportation to
and from Los Gatos, California. Discounted lodging will be made available at a local hotel.
Calendar
November 15th, 2018 Artist Entry Application available online
January 31st, 2019 Artist Entry Online Application Cut Off
(If paying by check, please mail your application receipt and check immediately following the
online submission. As long as the online submission is on time your application will be
reviewed).
March 1st Artist Notification emailed, Artist Agreement Mailed
March 15th Artist Agreement signed and returned
Wednesday, June 19th Artists Arrive in Los Gatos
Registration 8:00 a.m.
7:30 p.m. Artist Orientation
Saturday, June 21th Paint the Town Wine Reception
Sunday, June 23rd Fine Art Exhibit and Sale and Wine Tasting Festival
For more information please visit www.lgpleinair.org or contact:
Carol Waitte at carol@waittefoundation.org or 408-205-8668.