April 12 - 18, 2027
Art Show & Sale
Saturday, April 17, 5:30pm – 8:30pm
La Petite Art Show & Sale
Sunday, April 18, 1:00 – 3:00pm
Artists on Location, a plein air painting event, returns to the Knoxville Museum of Art in April 2027. Art collectors and new buyers show strong support for this popular event. Artists have an opportunity to paint outdoors over several days at sites in and around scenic Knoxville, Tennessee. Well-known landmarks will be perfect for interactions with the public, from the Smokies to downtown Market Square.
On Saturday, April 17, artist's works will be judged for awards and paintings will be available for sale during the Art Show & Sale from 5:30 pm until 8:30 pm at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
Additionally, this year’s event will include a second sale on Sunday, April 18 featuring one small work. The 8x8 canvas for “La Petite Show” will be provided to painters at orientation. Artist’s work from the previous night will remain available for purchase on Sunday.
Eligibility
Registration is open to professional artists ages 21 and older. All applicants will be juried into the event by an independent juror based on submitted images.
To apply for Artists on Location 2027 you must register and pay the $50 application fee online through OnlineJuriedShows by 2/1/2027. Log in and click Enter This Show about to begin your application. Three images must be entered. Images must be jpg and under 4 mb. For best results, images should be at least 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi.
For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351
Artists on Location is limited to 28 artists. Winners of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place from the Friday night art show from the previous year will be automatically juried into the event. Five slots will be held for artists residing within a 100-mile radius of Knoxville.
Requirements for Artists on Location 2027: A Plein Air Painting Event
• Mandatory check-in/orientation and canvas stamping
• Artists must sign up to paint at one predetermined mandatory location
• Artists will provide their own materials and transportation
• Artists will provide the title of the painting, medium, location, and price for each piece
• Artists will hang their art in an assigned space
• Artists will declare that artwork was produced entirely en plein air, with no photographic or outside assistance
Awards
$4,000 in prize money will be distributed to the winners of the following awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and two Honorable Mentions on Saturday, plus awards will be given for the La Petite Show on Sunday.
Exhibit Space
Artists will receive wall dimensions upon acceptance.
All artwork must fit within the assigned space and may not hang outside of the assigned wall space.
Artists will be responsible for installing their artwork. Artists should bring hardware for hanging art. No drills, please. All artwork must have appropriate wire (no saw tooth hangers) for hanging on the wall and be ready for sale. No lighting from home, please.
Framed and unframed artworks are permitted. However, unframed art must have at least 1 ½ inch thick gallery-wrapped, edged canvas with appropriately finished edges.
The 8x8 piece for La Petite Show will be hung on a separate wall, with all 28 works exhibited together.
Competition and Sales
All works submitted for judging must be original and painted during Artists on Location week 2027. Artwork is limited to two-dimensional works only – no collage or sculpture.
Artists must submit at least four finished pieces for prize judging on Saturday.
Artwork will be judged by the Featured Artist once all art is installed. Awards will be assigned prior to opening the show and sale and will then be announced before the sale opens on Saturday. La Petite Show art will be judged separately, and awards will be announced prior to the show on Sunday.
You may bring one studio piece to sell, but it must fit within the assigned wall space. Studio pieces may be of any style but must meet framing and size requirements. Those artworks are exempt from judging and awards but must be registered on the sales information form.
No artwork is permitted to sit on the floor.
Artists will receive 60% commission of the sale price of all artworks, and the Knoxville Museum of Art will retain a 40% commission. This policy pertains to any sales made up to 30 days following the event.
Any commissioned artwork requests resulting from the event will also follow the above fee structure.
If a piece sells off the easel or prior to hanging at the museum on Saturday evening, April 17, it will not hang and is not eligible for judging.
This event is a fundraiser to benefit the Knoxville Museum of Art, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Proud sponsor of Artists on Location, a Plein Air Painting Event