City of Casa Grande

CITY OF CASA GRANDE ARTS & HUMANITIES COMMISSION
Proudly presents:
THE 2012 CASA GRANDE PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT

NOTE: FEES HAVE BEEN WAIVED.

WHAT: Please join us for the 2012 Casa Grande Plein Air Painting Event. The event is open to any artist who paints using the Plein Air technique in oil, watercolor, acrylic, or pastel. Plein Air (open air) paintings are executed outdoors from real life, as opposed to being painted from photographs in a studio. Both painter and subject must be outdoors, and photographs are NOT used. Contemporary plein air artists capture moments in time that reflect the ever-changing colors, light and shadows, temperature and shifting elements. This art form requires stamina, focus and the ability to be completely absorbed in the work regardless of what Mother Nature is throwing at them.

WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 2012, 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. This date has been chosen to coincide with other City Centennial Celebrations events being held throughout the community.

WHERE: In Beautiful Casa Grande, Arizona. This event is hosted by the Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission.

RULES FOR THE EVENT:

1. Location: An artist may paint any subject or scene outdoors that he/she chooses, as long as it is within the city limits of the City of Casa Grande. (Please see attached map, along with a list of potential sites.) The judging, reception, and registration will be located in the Woman’s Club, 407 N. Sacaton Street
2. Materials:
a. All canvas/panels/paper must be stamped PRIOR to painting. NO unstamped art will be accepted. An unlimited number may be stamped but no more than two (2) can be submitted for the competition.
b. Only the following mediums will be accepted: oils, acrylics, watercolors and pastels.
c. Artists must provide their own materials and a sturdy easel(s) for display during the judging process.
3. Painting Time Period: Each work of art must be started and completed "en plein air" on Saturday, February 11, 2012, between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on the event day. The event will be held rain or shine so come prepared.
4. Size of artwork: Size of unframed artwork is not to exceed 16" x 20".
5. Artist Participants: Participation is open to all.
6. Legal: Artists will be required to remain with their easels during the judging time and will be responsible for the safety of their paintings. The Casa Grande Arts and Humanities Commission/City of Casa Grande shall assume no responsibility for loss or damage to any work, display or person during this event.

REQUIRED REGISTRATION: All artists must register and have their canvas, panels or paper stamped prior to any work being done. (No exceptions). Registration will be set up from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Casa Grande City Hall, 510 E. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, Az.

Download the entire Plein Air Event packet and registration form