Brevard Plein Air Festival
EVENT DATES: September 9-14th, 2024 in Brevard, NC.
Registration Fee: $75 registration fee.
OVERVIEW: The Brevard Plein Air Festival is a six-day, open enrollment plein air painting event that culminates with a Wet Paint Art Show & Sale on Saturday, September 14th in downtown Brevard. After check-in on Monday and Tuesday, artists are encouraged to explore and paint the beautiful mountainous areas surrounding Brevard. We are known as the land of waterfalls but our mountain views and vistas, our valleys dotted with horse pastures and barns and our clear running lakes and streams will entice any artist to set up an easel and paint. This event celebrates the tradition of outdoor painting by welcoming artists from across the region to share their talents and beauty of downtown Brevard and surrounding areas.
Participating artists are invited to explore their choice of locations* and paint Monday through Friday. Artists will be required to paint in downtown Brevard at least one day during this event, in addition to painting downtown during our Quick Draw competition.
On Thursday artists who are entered into our Quick Draw competition are required to paint at a location of their choosing within the Heart of Brevard district. Historical buildings and streets framed by the backdrop of our mountains and sky will provide for many favorable and fun locations for your final en plein air work.
New this year, we will be offering a Patron's Party event on Friday evening. This social event will encourage connection between the artists and valued art collectors, as our patrons will be able to preview one selected piece from each artist.
*A list of recommended locations and parks for painting, within easy driving distance to Brevard, will be distributed two weeks in advance.
APPLICATION TIMELINE:
Application Submittal March 1st through June 14th.
Notification to Applicants of acceptance into festival: Rolling acceptance starting May 13th.
APPLICATION FEES: The event application fee is $75 and payable via check or through Square. Please note that payments made through Square are subject to a $5 processing fee.
Application Fee + Completed W9 are due by June 30th.
Application Fee Payment Link via Square is found HERE.
If paying by Check, please make it out to Heart of Brevard, list 'Brevard Plein Air' in the memo line and mail it to Heart of Brevard, P.O. Box 931, Brevard NC 28712. **New Mailing Address**
Don't forget to include your W9 when sending in your check.
All application fees are nonrefundable.
PARTICIPATION SIZE: 30 artists will be accepted into the event.
SALES: All artwork submitted for the Wet Tent sale will start being received on Wednesday at 12 Noon through Friday by 12 Noon. Art drop off times will be included in your acceptance email.
We will only accept artwork that is painted during the event. You must agree to submit between two to four pieces for that will be displayed during the Patron's Party on Friday evening and the art sale on Saturday.
All sales will be handled through Heart of Brevard during the event. 60% of the proceeds of each art piece will go to the artist and the remaining 40% will benefit Heart of Brevard and support our mission. Artists checks will be mailed within 30 days of the Wet Tent Sale. A completed and submitted W9 is required for payment to be made.
ACCEPTABLE MEDIA: Works in the following approved disciplines will be accepted: painting and drawing.
Acceptable media include paint, graphite, charcoal, pastel and watercolor. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact info@brevardnc.org
SIZE REQUIREMENTS: Works to be hung must be no larger than 4 ft. per side (outside dimensions, horizontal and vertical, including frame).
PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS: All work must be finished and ready to hang for the Patron's event on Friday evening and the wet tent sale on Saturday. Artists are required to submit a minimum of two pieces and a maximum of four pieces into the sale.
QUICK DRAW PAINT OUT: This is one of the most exciting experiences of the event. Held on Thursday afternoon, from 4PM-6PM, artists entered into our Quick Draw competition will set up their easels on the streets of downtown Brevard. It's a fun event for both the artist and spectators. We will outline an area within downtown where you can choose to paint. Be prepared to engage, share and create memories during this two hour event.
The cost to enter the Quick Draw Paint Out Competition is included in your $75 application fee for Brevard Plein Air. Registration and Canvas/paper stamping for the event runs from 3PM to 3:55PM. Your Quick Draw Paint Out work will be turned in 6:05PM-6:30PM, framed and ready to hang. Paintings completed in the Quick Draw will be juried and top honor ribbons and award money will be awarded on Saturday during the Wet Tent sale at 12:30PM. Your artwork will be available for sale at the Wet Paint Tent Sale on Saturday from 10AM-5PM.
EVENT SCHEDULE**
Monday and Tuesday, September 9th - 10th
Artist Check in:
- Monday 10AM-12 Noon and 2PM-4PM at Heart of Brevard
- Tuesday 8AM-10AM at Heart of Brevard
Artists must check in no later than 10AM on Tuesday, September 10th to have their canvas or paper stamped prior to beginning work to be eligible for entry in the Saturday Wet Paint Sale.
Monday, September 9th - Friday, September 13th
Artists are invited to paint in their choice of locations in the surrounding area and within downtown Brevard. A list of recommended locations will be distributed two weeks in advance.
Please note: Artists are required to paint in downtown Brevard one day during the event. Sign up for downtown painting will be available at check-in/stamping. (In addition to participation in the Quick Draw Competition held on Thursday)
A map of suggested locations will be provided to you 2 weeks prior to the event.
Wednesday, September 11th- Featured Artist Demonstration 4PM-6PM
The featured artist will be determined through the initial jury process. The location of the demonstration will be announced 2 weeks prior to the event and your attendance is included in your entry fee.
Thursday, September 12th
Quick Draw check in from 3PM-3:55PM
Quick Draw Starts at 4PM prompt and brushes down at 6PM prompt.
Your Quick Draw work is to be submitted between 6:05PM-6:30PM with judging taking place starting at 6:31PM. Deadline to submit Quick Draw pieces for award consideration is 6:30PM. Please do not be late in turning your work in.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - Artwork drop off for Wet Tent Sale
- Wednesday 12 Noon-4PM
- Thursday 12 Noon-3:30PM
- Friday 9AM-12 Noon *Deadline to submit artwork for the Patron's Party. You must submit one piece to the Patron's Party.
- Friday 9AM-2PM for artwork submitted to Wet Tent Sale
Friday, September 13th Patron Preview Reception
5:30PM-7:30PM Patron's Party - All artists are encouraged to attend this event. This event is inclusive of your application fee and the invitation extends to Artists + 1. We will be sending out an RSVP for this event approximately four weeks in advance. Art Patrons will be in attendance and will be able to preview your work.
Saturday, September 14th
10AM - 5PM Wet Paint Tent Show and Sale. All available work created during the week will be hung and ready to head to its forever home!
12:30PM Quick Draw Paint Out Competition Award Ceremony
5PM - 6:30PM Artists collect any unsold paintings. Please note, any paintings not collected by 6:30PM on Saturday the 14th become the property of Heart of Brevard and Brevard Plein Air.
**Schedule subject to change. Final schedule will be distributed two weeks in advance.
LIABILITY: Heart of Brevard (HOB) will not assume any liability for loss or damage to works of art in this exhibition. Although utmost care will be taken to prevent damage, theft, or loss, there can be no guarantee as the exhibition will be in venues open to the public. Entry in the show constitutes agreement with all conditions in this prospectus.
Participating in the exhibit includes permission to sell the art entry and make digital images of exhibited artwork for HOB archives. 60% of the sale proceeds will benefit the artist and the remaining 40% will benefit HOB and its mission. If the item is unsold at the sale, the artist may choose to keep the piece or donate the item.
For more information: contact Heart of Brevard at info@brevardnc.org or 828.884.3278