Georgetown Plein Air 2024

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Georgetown Arts at the Old School

Georgetown Plein Air  and Artist Registration July 26-27. 2024

Georgetown Heritage Center

<h2>Georgetown Plein Air 2024</h2><h3>July 26-27<br>Opening Reception July 27<br>Exhibit &amp; Sale July 28-August 11</h3><h3><br></h3><p>Sixth annual Plein Air event in vintage, picturesque Georgetown, Colorado, 45 minutes west of Denver at 8,500 ft elevation, in the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Landmark Historic District. A charming town of colorful Victorian buildings ringed by mountain views, Georgetown has long been a favorite of artists and the public.</p><p>Artists will be out painting scenes from the Georgetown - Silver Plume Historic District 26-27 July.  All artwork will go on display and on sale at our gallery opening the evening of 27 July!</p><p><strong><strong>Plein Air events are open to the public and free to attend.</strong></strong> Events include a quick-draw on 6th street, live music downtown during the afternoon and a reception and live music at The Old School in the evening. <strong><strong>Qualifying artists are encouraged to register here on eventbrite.</strong></strong></p><h4>Full details for Artist at the bottom of page.</h4>

<h4><strong><strong>Artist Details:</strong></strong></h4><p><br></p><h4><strong><strong>After the registration fee is paid, application information will be requested by email.</strong></strong></h4><p><br></p><h4><strong><strong>Eligibility</strong></strong></h4><h4>All fine arts mediums are acceptable, using plein air technique. All artwork must be created outdoors on stamped canvas or other medium on July 26th or 27th within the defined area. Although not a juried entry process, only qualified plein air artists are eligible for the exhibition and prizes. Payment must be made before application and acceptance.</h4><p><br></p><h4>Plein air artists must submit a resume including exhibits and shows and three (3) images of plein air paintings in jpg format, or a link to a website displaying their work in this genre. Submit by email to artschair@georgetowntrust.org.</h4><h4><strong><strong>Exhibit and Sales</strong></strong></h4><p><br></p><h4>All artwork must be created outdoors on stamped canvas or other medium on July 26th or 27th within the defined boundary area. All fine arts media are acceptable. Indoor scenes or portraiture will not be eligible for inclusion in the exhibit or awards. Canvases and other medium will be stamped upon in-person registration. All works must be framed and prepared for exhibit with wire hangers or suitable hanging device and be ready to hang. Up to two (2) paintings will be accepted from qualified participants. If space allows a third may be accepted, to be determined the day of the show.</h4><p><br></p><h4>This event is a fundraiser for the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program. GCAP will retain 40% of all sales. Commissioned pieces as a result of the event or exhibit will be subject to the same rate. Payment for all work sold will be mailed to artists no later than two weeks after the exhibit closing. Digital images of exhibited work may be used for publicity in future events.</h4><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>July 28-August 11</strong></strong> <strong><strong>Exhibit and sale open to the public daily, 10am-4pm</strong></strong></p><p><strong><strong>August 12–13</strong></strong><strong><strong> Artist artwork pick up, or by appointment</strong></strong></p><p><br></p><h4><strong><strong>Judge</strong></strong></h4><h4>Lorenzo Chavez was born and raised in New Mexico. His first inspirations and foundation as a young artist were formed by the landscape and the art history in New Mexico. Lorenzo now lives in Parker, Colorado and travels and paints the American West and Southwest. Lorenzo enjoys painting in both pastel and oil. He participates in several national invitational and international group exhibitions, has won major awards, and has been featured in articles and books. Lorenzo is a nationally known Fine Art instructor who has taught numerous workshops across the U.S. since 1993. More information at <a href="https://lorenzochavez.com" title="https://lorenzochavez.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">lorenzochavez.com</a></h4>

Public Events 27 July

Live Painting

Artists gather on Sixth Street to produce artwork live.

Quick Draw on 6th Street 

Featuring Amy Rose Scott followed by Dollhouse Thieves

Live Music Library Park Stage (6tgh and Rose)

Reception open to the public.  Celebrate the opening of our Plein Air Gallery with live music and refreshments.  The Gallery open to the public after judging and awards, and all artwork is available for purchase. 

Opening Reception

Artist's Schedule 26 July

Registration

Artist's Schedule 27 July

Quick Draw on 6th Street

Submission of Completed Art (Ready for Hanging)

Judging

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