Artist Information

Welcome ’En Plein Air’ Artists
You are cordially invited to participate in the judged 12th annual Victor Celebrates the Arts en plein air event where "En Plein Air" (open air) paintings are executed outdoors from real life. Both artist and subject must be outdoors.

Our 2011 event runs from August 26 through Labor Day, September 5th, 2011. The City of Victor, Colorado and the surrounding area are rich in history and beauty. Expect a great week of working outdoors and meeting fellow artists from around the country. This year we will be assisting artists who need to find accommodations in Victor during our event.

We are excited about our 12th annual arts event and we think you will be too. Each year between 50 – 60 percent of the entered paintings are sold during our Art Show and Sale. In addition, we offer over $3200 (see 2010 awards page for details) in cash prizes to paintings selected by our judge(s). Please come and join us. Send us your application soon to reserve your participation in this exceptional event.

RULES & REGULATIONS
1. “En plein air” is defined as a painting of a landscape/street scene done entirely on location.
2. All paintings entered in the show must be two-dimensional & completed during the event dates.
3. Blank painting surfaces must be stamped with the current year’s stamp prior to painting.
4. Artists must paint on location within a ten mile radius of the Victor City Hall.
5. Each artist may enter up to three pieces of work for the “en plein air” competition and one piece of work for the “Interiors” category. (Note: This does not include Brush Rush or Quick Draw pieces)
6. The “Interiors” category is a painting of an interior scene. The artist must be inside the building while painting
the subject.
7. The VCTA Sales Commission for all sales made during the show is 30% (excepting Quick-Draw).
8. Registrations must be post-marked or emailed no later than August 13, 2010. Late registrants will be assessed an additional $15 late fee.
9. Artist check-in is on Friday, August 26 and Saturday August 27, 9am to 4pm at Gallery 80860, 102 South 4th Street, Victor, 719-689-3529.
10. Artists will provide, at check-in, 2 copies of their biography for each entry, no larger than 4”x 6”.
11. One of the four paintings may be a deep-edged, wrapped canvas. The remaining three must be framed and ready to hang. All paintings will have a wire hanger. The maximum allowable exterior circumference must be no more than 120 inches (including frame).
12. All entered artwork must be checked in at the Victor Elks Lodge on Friday, September 3rd between
8am and 11am.
13. All artwork must be removed by Artist or Buyer on Monday, Sept. 5, between 2 and 5pm.
14. VCTA assumes no liability for the artists’ paintings. We will make our best effort to assure the security of the artwork once it is at the show site.
15. Artists must be 18 years or older to participate in the VCTA Show.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Brush Rush
In the spirit of the Gold Rush Era, we will choose one historic site in Victor to paint. The event is open to all registered artists, with the location to be announced at the Elks Lodge at 9am Sunday, Sept. 4. Have your brushes ready to fly! A stamped canvas (maximum size 25 united inches) is required, one painting per artist. No framing is necessary. The event ends promptly at 12 noon, when the artists will transport paintings back to the Elks Lodge for judging, display and sales. The Brush Rush artists will judge the paintings and select the winner at the Elks Lodge immediately following the event.

Quick Draw
You will want to be part of this exciting painting challenge. Open to all registered artists, this event is on Monday, Labor Day, from 9am to 12 Noon in Wallace Park. The public thoroughly enjoys watching you paint and they will be the judges for this event. We’ll have live models, props and historic Victor scenery to paint! Only registered artists competing in this event may display artwork.

ARTIST AND SHOW SCHEDULE
Artist Check-In: Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th, 9 am – 4 pm, Gallery 80860, 102 South 4th Street, Victor, 719-689-3529

Artist Welcome Reception: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Saturday, August 27th, Victor Elks Lodge. Finger Food and Fun Prizes - Spouses and Significant Others welcome

Entry of Paintings: Deliver paintings to Victor Elks Lodge, 8 – 11 am, Friday, Sept. 2nd

Purchase Patron Night: The show opens to our patrons on Friday, Sept. 2. Purchase Patrons will be admitted at 7:00 pm, for a reception. At 8 pm all patrons may enter the gallery to view and purchase paintings. Artists should be available to provide input.

Artist Awards Banquet: Saturday, Sept 3rd, Victor Elks Lodge, 7 pm. Full-course dinner will be served and awards will be presented. Wine bar is optional. Seating limited.

Brush Rush: Sunday, Sept. 4th, 9 am – Noon, departing from Elks Lodge to site

Art Show and Sales Open to Public: Saturday, Sept 3rd, 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday, Sept. 4th, 9 am – 5 pm , Monday, Sept. 5th, 9am – 2pm

Quick Draw: Monday, Sept. 5th, 9am – Noon, Wallace Park

Art Check-Out: Monday, Sept. 5th, 2pm – 5pm, Victor Elks Lodge

Painting by Tricia Smith

CONTACT INFORMATION
For general artist information call 719-689-5836
Or email us at…vctashow@qmail.com