The Window Painting Contest, held Saturday and Sunday, January 2-3, 2021, invites artists of all ages to transform the windows throughout Northville’s Downtown Business District. The theme is Gnome Around Northville.
There are three divisions with awards to be given in each division. These include: Individual (Ages 13 to Adult); Family (up to 6 members); and Teams (such as school clubs, churches, scouts or businesses).
A business is welcome to paint their window and participate in the contest as a Team.
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Business sponsor will allow a window to be painted with a winter-themed scene.
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Artists are required to have at least one gnome within the scene; no religious-themed art allowed.
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Painted scenes will not exceed 4 feet by 3 feet with painting tape used to designate borders.
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Business owners may specify the location of the scene on a window.
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Artists are required to bring tarps or newspapers to keep paint off sidewalks.
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Windows will be washed by organizers before and after (on February 1) the event.
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Promotion includes:
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Social media posts of window art, artists, and contributing business.
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Listing of Business on
Gnome Around Northville
Map
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Listing of Business on Northville Art House and DDA website and Facebook.
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Photos of painted window, printed and framed to be given to the business.