Artist's Best Work en Plein Air 2026 Gallery - Destination Big Bear, 713 Stocker Rd, Big Bear Lake, Ca
Gallery: Friday, Sept 18 4pm-9pm - Saturday, Sept 19 2pm-9pm
By signing below I acknowledge I have read and agree to:
- Artwork subject does not have to be Big Bear specific yet it is required to be "en plein air" work. Your best work 'en plein air'
- Gallery fills and registration closes when we reach 80 submitted pieces of artwork or September 10th, whichever comes first and I will keep you posted
- All artwork is for sale
- Only one application per artist
Drop-off artwork: Friday, Sept 18, 11am-3pm, Gallery opens at 4pm
- Pick-up artwork (if not sold or taken home the night before): Sunday, Sept 20 9:00am-11:00am
- 1 or 2 entries are allowed, use N/A for the 2nd entry if you are only submitting 1
- No Entry Fee, but this is for Registered Plein Air Big Bear 2026 Competition Artists and September 19 Village Paint Out Artists Only
- Size of unframed artwork: Any one side cannot exceed 16 inches, No Minimum
- All finished artwork must be framed with a wire secured to the back for hanging
- Only the following mediums will be accepted: oils, acrylics, pastels, gouache and watercolor
- Only the following substrates will be accepted: canvas/panel(board)/paper
- Artwork submitted must be two dimensional only
- It is highly recommended that watercolors and pastels be presented under glass for their protection.
- Photography, AI, digital, printed or painted over photographs are PROHIBITED.
- Entries produced using manipulated photographic processes, computer enhanced imagery or other non-plein air means will not be accepted.
- PRICING/SALES: Price your artwork in round numbers. The gallery takes 20%.
- The buyer will pay a 2.5% credit card fee and sales tax.
- IMPORTANT: All art sales over $600, the artist will complete and sign a W-9. It is your responsibility to make certain you complete and sign the W9. We will have the form at the Gallery.
- If artwork is sold, a check will be mailed (to the address shared herein) within 4 weeks of the gallery closing date of September 19, 2026. If a W-9 is required the check will not be mailed until form has been received.
By signing below I agree to the ACCIDENT WAIVER AND RELEASE OF
LIABILITY and the PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE shared here:
I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026 Big Bear Plein Air Art Competition & Festival. This includes, by way of example and not limitation, any risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained, or controlled by them, or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that there are no health-related reasons or problems which preclude my participation in this activity.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form will be used by the event holders, sponsors, and organizers of the activity in which I may participate, and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said activity.
I hereby take action for myself as follows:
(A) I WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE from any and all liability, including but not limited to, liability arising from the negligence or fault of the entities or persons released, for personal injury, property damage (including my submitted artwork), or property theft (including my submitted artwork), THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley, The Big Bear Theatre Project, The City of Big Bear Lake, Visit Big Bear and/or their officers, officials, employees, agents, directors, activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers. (B) INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND PROMISE NOT TO SUE the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this activity, whether caused by the negligence of release or otherwise. Although the utmost care will be taken in handling artwork, we cannot be responsible for damage or loss, whatever the cause. Artists can elect to carry their own insurance.
I acknowledge that The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley, The Big Bear Theatre Project, The City of Big Bear Lake, Visit Big Bear and/or their officers, officials, employees, agents, directors, activity holders, sponsors, and volunteers, are NOT responsible for the errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific activity on their behalf. Although the utmost care will be taken in handling artwork, we cannot be responsible for damage or loss, whatever the cause. Artists can elect to carry their own insurance.
I understand while participating in this activity, (which includes all activities of the Big Bear, California Plein Air Art Competition & Festival), I may be photographed and/or my artwork may be photographed. I agree to allow such photos, videos, or film likenesses to be used for any legitimate purpose by the activity holders, producers, sponsors, organizers, and assigns. I understand and give permission for these photos to be used in any of our marketing, social media, and promotional materials, both in print and digital formats. I understand that my photos may be used at the discretion of Visit Big Bear and Plein Air Big Bear, and I will not receive any monetary compensation for the use of these images. I acknowledge that Visit Big Bear and Plein Air Big Bear may modify the images for marketing purposes while maintaining the integrity of the content.
The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability Form shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I CERTIFY THAT I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENT. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A CONTRACT AND I AGREE TO IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL.