The sixth annual Carmel on Canvas plein air paint out is Friday to Sunday, September 13-15. This open-air painting exhibition and competition takes place on the sidewalks throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District.
The sixth annual Carmel on Canvas plein air paint out is Friday to Sunday, September 13-15. This open-air painting exhibition and competition takes place on the sidewalks throughout the Carmel Arts & Design District.
“Carmel on Canvas is a great way to bring many artists from across the Midwest to create works of art using Carmel’s Arts & Design District as their inspiration. One of my favorite aspects of this event is that the artists interact with the public who are able to see the works of art created. Our desire is to grow this event to be the best plein air paint out in the country,” said Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard.
The Carmel on Canvas plein air event hosts more than 60 highly-acclaimed artists from states around the Midwest including Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and many Indiana communities as well. The artists will compete in a variety of plein air contests within the three-day event. They will register in a division that matches their skill level; professional, non-professional, teen and child.
On Saturday morning, a Quick Paint takes place at the Carmel Farmers Market at Center Green. The winners of the adult and child categories will be selected by visitors to the market, which raises community awareness of the event overall.
The Carmel on Canvas Art Fair takes place on Sunday afternoon from noon – 4 p.m. Artists will display creations from the Carmel on Canvas event as well as pieces from their broader scope of work. We want to thank the Carmel community for supporting each artist that participates in the Art Fair.
Registration fees are valid until Thursday, September 12, 2019. Please note, the registration fees will increase starting Friday, September 13, 2019.
CARMEL ON CANVAS PLEIN AIR ENTRY FEES & AWARDS
Professional Division Paint Out
$40 pre-registration
$50 day-of
Grand Prize/Best of Show – $3,000*
2nd Prize – $2,000
3rd Prize – $1,500
4th Prize – $1,000
10 Merit Awards – $200 each
Nonprofessional Division Paint Out
$20 pre-registration
$25 day-of
1st Prize – $500
2nd Prize – $300
3rd Prize – $200
2 Merit Awards – $100 each
Teen Division (ages 13-18) Paint Out
$15 pre-registration & day-of
1st Prize – $150
2nd Prize – $100
3rd Prize – $50
Children’s Division (12 & under) Paint Out
$10 pre-registration & day-of
2 Merit Awards – $50 each, plus $25 gift cards***
*Please note the Grand Prize/Best of Show winning painting becomes the property of the City of Carmel
with an agreed upon purchase price not to exceed $1,500. See Rules for Carmel on Canvas page for more details.
Quick Paint
$15 pre-registration & day-of
Adult 1st Prize – $300
Adult 2nd Prize – $200
Adult 3rd Prize – $100
Child Merit – $50
CARMEL ON CANVAS ART FAIR (SUNDAY)
The Art Fair will take place on Sunday, September 15th from noon – 4 p.m. at Artists’ Lane & Sophia Square, Main & 2nd Ave. NW.
Registered Carmel on Canvas All Day Plein Air artists are eligible to sell their art at the Carmel on Canvas Art Fair. There are a limited number of spots available – first come, first served.
PLEASE NOTE: Artists may show only their own art. Please provide your own 10′ x 10′ tent, easels and displays for your art. Artists may begin set-up on Sunday at 9 a.m.; however, artists are responsible for their own items.
Phone: 3175907522
Email: meg@megpromo.com
2019/09/13 - 2019/09/15
Additional time info:
CARMEL ON CANVAS PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT – SEPTEMBER 13, 14 & 15
Carmel on Canvas Plein Air Paint Out provides artists with two days of plein air painting in the Carmel Arts & Design District. There are 4 divisions; professional, non-professional, teen and children. There will be more than $11,500 in total prizes.
Friday, September 13th
> 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. – All Day Plein Air Paint Registration & Canvas Stamping
Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032
Saturday, September 14th
QUICK PAINT – Carmel Farmers Market
Registration & Check-in at Carmel Farmers Market, 5 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032
> 8 – 9 a.m. – Quick Paint Registration & Canvas Stamping
Carmel Farmers Market, 5 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032
> 9 a.m. – Quick Paint Starts
> 10:30 a.m. – Quick Paint painting must be turned in at judging tent
> 10:30 – 11 a.m. – Quick Paint “Community Choice” Judging, Awards to Follow
ALL DAY PLEIN AIR PAINT
> 8:30 a.m. – noon – Registration & Canvas Stamping
Indiana Design Center, 200 S. Range Line Road, Carmel, IN 46032
> 4 – 5 p.m. – Plein Air Painting must be turned in at judging tent
Artists’ Lane – Main & 2nd Ave. NW
ARTWORK WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED BETWEEN 4 & 5 p.m.
> 5 p.m. – All Day Plein Air Reception and Public Viewing
> 6 p.m. – Tents Closed for Judging
> 6:30 p.m. – All Day Plein Air Award Ceremony
> 8 p.m. – Tent Closed (all paintings must be picked up)
Sunday, September 15th
CARMEL ON CANVAS ART FAIR*
> noon – 4 p.m.
Artists’ Lane – Main & 2nd Ave. NW
Free – Bring own 10 x 10 Tent
*Registered Carmel on Canvas All Day Plein Air artists are eligible to sell their art at the Carmel on Canvas Art Fair. There are a limited number of spots available – first come, first served.
PLEASE NOTE:Artists may show only their own art. Please provide your own 10′ x 10′ tent, easels and displays for your art. Artists may begin set-up on Sunday at 10 a.m.; however, artists are responsible for their own items
Carmel Arts and Design District
200 South Range Line Road , Carmel, IN