Grand Marais Art Colony
Plein Air Grand Marais 2016
PROSPECTUS | PleinAir Grand Marais 2016
Eligibility
18 years and older
Fees
$15 jury fee (non-refundable and must be paid by the entry deadline)
$40 registration fee (Due upon acceptance)
May submit 4 images
Jurors
Competition Awards Juror: Dan Wiemer
Jury Class Juror: Albert Handell http://alberthandell.com/
Exhibition Details
The Grand Marais Art Colony is hosting the 14th Annual Plein Air Grand Marais painting competition. Sixty painters paint iconic North Shore scenery, from rushing waterfalls and expansive Lake Superior vistas to rustling aspen trees and towering old growth pines.
Since 1947 outdoor painting has been a pillar in the creation and development of the Grand Marais Art Colony. Founder, Birney Quick, saw a natural integration between this pristine wilderness and artistic inspiration. The first year, Quick brought 20 students to explore and paint the rugged coast and inland expanse of waterways and forests. Since then, thousands of emerging & professional artists have sought a creative & spiritual home at the Art Colony, all contributing to the growth and formation of this vibrant artistic community. Plein Air Grand Marais celebrates this legacy by attracting renowned painters and art patrons to the event, enhancing our reputation as a premiere arts destination.
Over 5,000 visitors attend the exhibition
In 2015, art sales totaled over $23,000
+ Welcome & Check in starts on Friday, September 9, 9am – 4pm. Artists may check-in and get panels, canvas or paper stamped any time from 9am – 4pm. Artists may paint September 9 - 15.
+ Artwork Validation - All paintings and drawings must be validated with the 2016 stamp before the work is eligible for the competition. Painting surfaces can be stamped at the Art Colony office between 9am-4pm beginning Friday, September 9 through Thursday, September 15.
+ Night Paint can be done any evening during the competition
+ Competition Area – Anywhere in Cook County, from the Canadian Border to the Caribou River in Schroeder – 3,340 square miles of North Shore beauty
+ Be visible – While we do not require artists to paint in any specific locations, we do strongly encourage choosing one of our suggested painting locations so we can guide visitors to seek you out.
+ Come prepared – Small town charm is part of what makes Grand Marais endearing that said there are limited art supplies available here, so come prepared with all the materials you will need to create and exhibit. Art Materials: paints, solvents, brushes, pastels, pencils, canvas, paper, and easels –the kitchen sink. Exhibition materials: frames, glass, hooks, wire, mattes, or any other items you might need.
+ Artwork MUST be framed, wired and ready to hang to be included in the exhibition. Maximum size for artwork, including frame is 30” in any direction. For example, the largest piece you can submit is 30” x 30” including frame. NO EXCEPTIONS.
+ A total of 4 paintings per artist will be accepted into the exhibit. 2 paintings in main competition category, 1 quick paint painting and 1-night painting. Up to 2 paintings may be held in reserve storage to replace sold artwork at no additional cost. These paintings are not eligible for competition prizes.
+ Paintings made during Art Colony Plein Air classes between the dates of September 8 – 16 cannot be submitted to the juried competition.
+ ARTISTS MUST PAINT OVERWHELMINGLY on location. Photographs may not be used at any time in the completion of competition paintings.
+ All exhibit art must be for sale and remain in the exhibit until the end of the show or until purchased.
Sales
All artwork is subject to a 40% commission. Commissions benefit the Grand Marais Art Colony and the Johnson Heritage Post.
Lodging/Transportation
For Lodging Partners, please refer to the Grand Marais Art Colony’s Business Partners web page (lodging discounts for Art Colony students/participants are listed on our Business Partner web page).
Awards
6 cash prizes awarded
Calendar
January 15 | Jury Open
April 8 | Jury Applications Close
April 27 | Jury Notification
Friday, September 9 | Plein Air Grand Marais starts
Saturday, September 110, 1- 4pm | Lutsen Mountains Paintout
Thursday, September 15, 4 -5:30pm | Quick Paint at Artists’ Point
Friday, September 16, 8:30-10am | Painting drop off
Friday, September 16, 11am | Juror Lecture
Friday, September 16, 5-7pm | Opening Reception at Johnson Heritage Post
September 17 – November 13, 10am-4pm | Exhibit & Sale at Johnson Heritage Post
Notifications
Thank you for submitting an application to Plein Air Grand Marais 2016. We are so excited to share this stunning part of the country with plein air artists! The selection committee will review all applications starting on April 9. You will be notified of a decision on April 27. Please contact Events Coordinator, Carolyn Fritz, with any questions: events@grandmaraisartcolony.org or (218) 387-2737
Disclaimer/Legal
Grand Marais Art Colony will deduct a 40% commission on all artwork sales during the competition & exhibition. I understand the Grand Marais Art Colony will conduct all sales.
Images of artwork may be used for current and future promotional use related to the exhibit and/or GMAC.
Insurance for your work is the artists’ responsibility. Non-Liablility: GMAC assumes no responsibility for theft, damage or liability to art incurred before, during or after the exhibition. Submission of work implies artist’s agreement to these conditions.
Entry Instructions
Entries are to be processed through Online Juried Shows. Application, jury fee, and four images are due by April 8, 2015. NO entries will be accepted after this date.
Entering Your Images
For best results, make sure your image is 1920 pixels @72 dpi on the longest side. Images should be in JPEG format, sRGB color space. Help in photographing your work and properly sizing your images can be found at: www.OnlineJuriedShows.com/help.aspx. If you need help entering your images or are unable to, please email
Help@OnlineJuriedShows.com or call 949-287-8645.
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