EAST TENNESSEE PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT

Come and paint the beauty that is East Tennessee

A cradle of creativity, Tennessee is known for its contributions to arts, science, technology, and social justice.  Words and music have interpreted our rich culture: Sequoyah’s writing system, books by remarkable authors and the music by memorable singers/musicians.

WHAT IS “PLEIN AIR”?

 It is a French term for painting in the outdoors.  Monet, van Gogh and Renoir are examples

of famous painters who painted “en plein air”.

REGISTRATION FORM

SCHEDULE

ARTIST CHECK-IN:  MACA Office

Monroe County Chamber of Commerce

520 Cook Street Suite A, Conference Room

Madisonville TN 37354

Thursday September 13       8am-5pm

Friday September 14            8am-5pm

Saturday September 15         8am-12pm

PAINTING CHECK-IN:

Saturday September 15          8am-2pm

Location will be in your registration package

AWARDS RECEPTION:

Saturday September 15          6pm – 8pm

Location will be in your registration package

A map of the local area and schedule of local events will be in your registration package at check-in and at www.monroearts.com

Location will be in your registration package

A map of the local area and schedule of local events will be in your registration package at check-in and at www.monroearts.com

GUIDELINES

PAINTING AREA:  Artist may paint any subject or scene outdoors he/she chooses within the 50-mile radius of Madisonville TN, including the towns of, Sweetwater, Tellico Plains, and Vonore.  The sites must be accessible to the public and should not impede pedestrian or vehicular traffic.  Artists are expected to maintain complete respect for private venues and ask owner’s permission for private properties

Artist will be required to wear their name tags at all times on-site.  Painting(s) must be completed in the outdoor area and not from photographs or taken back to your studios to complete or touch-up.  A list of recommended painting sites will be provided.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:  The event will take place rain or shine, so please be prepared.

CHECK-IN:  All artists must check in at the Monroe County Chamber of Commerce Bldg.  See reverse for check-in hours.

All painting surfaces must be stamped at check-in prior to painting.  Maximum allowed surface size is 16×20”.  Each piece must be started and completed “En Plein Air”, with nothing pre-painted or pre-drawn.  Artists may stamp an unlimited number of canvases/surfaces but will submit up to three pieces for juroring display and sale.

JURORING AND WET PAINT SALE:  Only stamped canvases can be shown or sold.  All submitted pieces must be labeled with artist’s name, title, medium, and price.  All work must be framed and properly wired (no saw tooth hangers).  MACA/VAA reserves the right to exclude works not properly prepared for display.

JURORING AND WET PAINT SALE:  Images of artwork will remain on display/sale through the monroearts.com website unless otherwise requested by artist.

UNSOLD ARTWORK:    All artwork must be picked up after the completion of the artists award reception.  Remaining artwork will become the property of MACA/VAA. Artists may donate unsold artwork to MACA/VAA’s for our online fundraiser.

PROCEEDS FROM THE WET PAINT SALE:  For all work sold, MACA/VAA will retain 20% commission.  MACA will collect all monies from the sale of artwork, artist will receive payment by December 31.

USE OF IMAGES:  Artists agree to allow MACA/VAA use of images produced during the event, to include photographs of artists painting and completed works.

LIABILITY: MACA/VAA assume no responsibility for theft, damage, or liability.  The artist is responsible for insurance of artwork. MACA/VAA will make their best effort to assure the security of the artwork in the viewing area.

ENTRY FEE:  $20 for Visual Art Alliance members; $30 for Non-Members on or before Sept 6; $35 after Sept 6.  Registration deadline is Wednesday Sept 13, 2018.

Make check payable to MACA (Monroe Area Council for the Arts) or fill in your credit card information on application or by phone 423-442-3210.  A $3 processing fee will apply for credit card payments. Mail payment and registration form to MACA PO BOX 491, MADISONVILLE, TN 37354.

You can  download registration form.

Click here for Registration Form 

EAST TENNESSEE PLEIN AIR PAINT OUT BROCHURE

AWARDS 

First Place ……………………. $200

Second place …………………. $150

Third place …………………… $100

People’s Choice ………….…… $ 50

Voting for People’s Choice will be accomplished throughout the

Wet Paint Sale/Exhibit and Awarded during the Award Reception.

Come on out to Donna’s Old Town Cafe to paint one of our favorite images after you enjoy some good home cookin! 🙂

Our professional MACA (Monroe Area Council for the Arts) artist will guide you step by step to create your own masterpiece to take home and show off to all your friends and family. Tickets available at 423-442-3210. Limited spots available! Age Limit 12 years +

Ticket price is $35 and includes all paint supplies, hands-on instruction, Brunch Buffet and a 12×16 take-home canvas!

Brunch Buffet from 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm.
PAINTING from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

FOR TICKETS CALL: 423-442-3210.
ADVANCE TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED.
NO REFUNDS.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

MACA Art & Music Intensive Application

Scholarship Application

Seuss-a-palooza Application

Scholarship Application

“Raised on Sweet Tea & Jesus” Sweet Tea Competition Registration Form

Vendor Application

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Celebrate the arrival of Spring at the
Monroe Area Council for the Arts 9th Annual
Spring Open Charity Golf Tournament
on Saturday, March 17th, 9:30 am at
The Links at Kahite. The format is a
four-person , 18-hole scramble.

All golfers participate in the Hole-in-One Challege
for a chance to win a brand new Ford vehicle
courtesy of Jack Jones Ford of Sweetwater.

Handicaps will be assigned to all players who do
not have one based on their best average playing score.
Prizes totaling $900 will be awarded to the
first, second, and third place winning teams.

Prizes will also be awarded for the longest drives
men and women & closest to the pin men and women .
You are also entered in the Putting Contest for prizes.

The entry fee of $90 includes: Cart and green fee,
complimentary beverage cart, fresh continental breakfast,
range balls, prizes, and our signature Italian Pasta Buffet
lunch with all home made desserts.
Complimentary Breakfast starts at 8 am

Thank you for being a part of this tournament. We couldn’t
think of a better way to bring people together to support
the arts and help the children of our community.
The money raised will fund our Arts in Education programs
for youth of all ages, all deserving of a better life.

If you would like Sponsorship Information please click on the link below 

  Golf Tournament Sponsorship Proposals 2018

Tournament Registration