The Saint Charles Arts Council announces plans to hold its second Plein Air Event, the week of August 18-24, in St. Charles. This will be a juried event, with the judge selection to be announced later. A total of $5,250 in prizes will be awarded. Artists will be allowed to submit three paintings.
Building on the success of last year’s attendance, the committee has opened up the participant numbers, to include up to 55 artists, this year. Applicants are asked to apply via the www.stcharlesartscouncil.org website. Registration is open to all artists. Entry fee is $65, which must be included with registration. The deadline for submissions is April 25. The fee entitles artists to participate in all events listed below. This entry fee is non-refundable. Entries will be juried by the St. Charles Arts Council Plein Air Committee, and artists notified of acceptance, by May 9.
Artist events will include: Main Event – Weeklong Plein Air Paint Competition; Quick Paint, limited timeframe competition; Nocturne competition; Monday Night attendance at Welcome Party; Grand Reveal Party, and Public Sale of Paintings.
—Saint Charles Arts Council