The Basics
- When: Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Registration and Judging: Mount Joy Area Historical Society – 120 Fairview Street, Mount Joy
- Paint Out Area: Artists may paint anywhere within a 10 minute walk of the historical society building.
- Subject Matter: Anything observed within the paint out area. Artists are encouraged (but not required) to paint Mount Joy’s buildings as a way to capture our history.
- Cost: $10 to participate, free to spectate!
- You can register online here or sign up day of event
Timeline
| 8:00am – 10:00am | Registration and setup (coffee will be provided!) |
| 10:00am – Noon | Painting |
| Noon – 12:30pm | Return finished pieces to historical society |
| 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Judging and public viewing |
| 1:30pm | Awards ceremony |
| 2:00pm | Pick up all unsold artwork |
Rules
- Rain or shine! No refunds will be made due to inclement weather.
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- Be responsible with your painting location:
- Keep to public spaces. Only set up on private property with owner’s permission.
- Do not block traffic (car or pedestrian).
- Painting:
- Bring your own supplies and equipment.
- Mediums allowed: any traditional 2-dimensional mediums are allowed (charcoal, graphite, acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, etc.). No photography or digital art.
- You must begin with a blank surface (canvas, paper, etc.).
- Artwork must be completed “En Plein Air” – creating in the open air directly from the scene as it appears in the moment, without the aid of photographs.
- Judging and sales:
- Final artwork must be framed or gallery wrapped.
- Artists are responsible to bring an easel/tripod to present their artwork. We will provide blank labels to attach.
- All artwork must be for sale.
- A 30% commission will benefit the Mount Joy Area Historical Society, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Artists will receive 70% of the amount paid for their artwork. The Mount Joy Area Historical Society is responsible for payment of PA sales tax.
- Any unsold artwork that is not picked up by end of event will be considered as a donation to the Mount Joy Area Historical Society.
- The judge’s decisions are final.
- Only one vote per person for the People’s Choice Award.
Awards
- First Place, sponsored by Time After Time Clocks – $150
- Second Place, sponsored by Jim Robert’s West Main Auto – $100
- Third Place, sponsored by Moon Raven Alley – $50
- People’s Choice Award – Prize Basket (including gifts from Twisted Bine Brewery, Succulents by ShelNe, Jim Robert’s West Main Auto, Time After Time Clocks, Copper Cup, Ladybug Suds ‘N Scrubs)
Juror
Matt Allyn Chapman – Matt is co-owner of Curio in downtown Lancaster PA. He is a working artist who exhibits his works regionally. He holds an MFA from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and is an exhibition curator and art handler, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Pennsylvania College of Art & Design. Matt has also developed educational coursework that has been executed through workshops, private instruction, and community based events.
Questions/Contact
Sponsors
A huge thank you to the following sponsors:
- Time After Time Clocks
- Jim Robert’s West Main Auto
- Moon Raven Alley
- Twisted Bine Brewery
- Succulents by ShelNe
- Eberly Designs
- Sue and Drew Hostetter
- Copper Cup
- Ladybug Suds ‘N Scrubs
Disclaimer
Participation constitutes agreement that images may be used for web and print promotional purposes.
None of the involved groups (Mount Joy Area Historical Society) are responsible for personal injury, illness, or damage/loss/theft of artwork that may happen during this event. Artists must provide their own insurance coverage if desired. In addition, artists are responsible for their own personal safety during the event. Applying for the event constitutes the artist’s agreement with all rules and statements made here.