Spring city arts plein air competition
AUGUST 27 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 3 The annual Spring City Arts Plein Air Competition and artist studio tours will bring artists and visitors flocking into the area for a chance to create or view masterpiece artistic works beginning Aug. 27 and continuing through Sept. 3. Plein air is a French expression which means “in the open air” and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors. This is also called peinture sur le motif or “painting on the ground” in French. Spring City is the perfect location in Sanpete Valley to paint in the open air and enjoy camaraderie, share ideas or just take in the magnificent scenery and appreciate the talents of others. This event is an opportunity to see artists at work outside and get a glimpse inside their studios.
COMPETITION SCHEDULE The 2022 competition begins for participating artists on Saturday, Aug. 27, and the painting will continue until 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 2, when finished paintings must be turned in for judging. Later that evening, from 7 to 9 p.m., a Plein Air Art Show Preview and Reception for participating artists and visitors will take place at the Spring City Arts Gallery, 79 S. Main Street. Competition winners will be announced, awards will be presented and artwork will be for sale.
QUICK PAINT On the morning of Saturday, Sept. 3, from dawn until 10 a.m., registered artists will participate in a “quickpaint” event along Main Street in Spring City. The finished paintings will then be sold through a live auction beginning at 4 p.m. and featuring rodeo cowboy and auctioneer Braxten Nielsen. Visitors are encouraged to come early and watch the artists at work, then purchase a favorite painting for home or business display.
EXHIBITION, SALES An exhibition and sale of works from the plein air competition will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3. This is a great opportunity to add works by some remarkable artists to personal collections.
ARTIST STUDIO TOUR A number of prominent artists are expected to open their studios and galleries for visitors on Saturday, Sept. 3. Take advantage of this opportunity to meet some amazing artists and watch them at work. The studio tours will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who take a tour should be on the watch for additional artwork that will be on sale at most of the tour
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