Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Paint out in Bellport with a Battling Brushes contest!

Folks, here's a great opportunity to put all those sketching skills to the test by using them to paint plein air!

Check out www.brookhavenarts.com for more detailed information.

Bellport Centennial Paint Out
Hosted by the Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council

When: Friday, August 6 to Sunday, August 8, 2010
Where: en plein air in the Historic Village of Bellport, NY
Exhibit drop off: Sunday, August 8 2 to 4 pm
Location: Phoenix Art Gallery, 139 So.Country Rd, Bellport
Exhibit pick up: Sunday, August 22 2-4pm
The BAHC and the Bellport Centennial Committee are inviting artists of all ages to paint en plein air in the Historic Village of Bellport,
NY. There will be an exhibit to close out the paint out and artists are invited to bring their finished work to the Phoenix Gallery on
Sunday, August 8th. All artists must register for the weekend event. Registrations will be accepted in person, by email or by phone at
the Phoenix Gallery any time before Friday, August 6th, 2010.
Rules for the Paint out:
Maps will be available for the areas to paint.
All painting mediums will be accepted, for show and sales.
Paintings should be properly framed and wire mounted, no hooks or brackets, and brought to the Gallery on Sunday from 2 to 4 pm for
exhibit.
No photo references will be permitted,
All art must be completed during the plein air outing between Aug 6th and Aug 8th, and done on location in Bellport.
Works completed outside of Bellport will not be permitted as this is for the Centennial Celebration.
Work may be offered for sale subject to a 30% Commission and must remain on exhibit until August 22nd.
Artists are encouraged to submit 2 works for free and additional works are encouraged for a $5 fee per work.
Artists will be responsible for making arrangements to pick up their work on Sunday, 8/22 between 2 and 4 pm.

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