OAA PAINT BATTLE - 2026
The paint battle takes place at the Markets at 70 King in Oshawa. The battle will begin at 6pm and artists will need to arrive by 5:30pm to set up.
The OAA will provide:
Easle
Chair
Small side table
Paint: primary colours, black and white
Water container
Paper towels
Artists will provide:
Brushes
Water spray bottle
Paint Battle Rules:
1. Artists can only use the paint and water provided, no other mediums are permitted.
2. Each Paint Battle round will be 20 minutes with approximately 10 minutes between
rounds
3. Artists can bring reference photos of their choice (one for each round should they
proceed to the finals)
4. The top two winners from each round will proceed to the final round. The number of
rounds is based on the number of artists participating.
5. The winners of each round are determined by people in attendance casting their ballot
and each person will receive one ballot per round
6. All paintings will be auctioned off in a silent auction at the end of the battle with
proceeds going to the OAA.
7. The final winner will receive a $50 gift card from Michael’s
8. Have fun!