Welcome to the First Annual Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competition
Presented by Eager Free Public Library, The Theodore Robinson Society and The Evansville Community Partnership.
En plein-air is a French phrase which means “in plain air”, outside – not in the studio; from nature – not from photographs; to
capture natural light and shadow as it varies in the elements, including effects of color, light, and atmosphere.
The residents of Evansville look forward to seeing artists working in and about our community. Visit Historic Evansville to paint “en
plein air” from June 8 through June 17, with cash prizes being awarded the afternoon of June 17 at 3:00 pm.
Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competition Rules
Eligibility
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
Entry Form and Fee
The 2012 Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competitionapplication process
will be open from April 15 through June 15, 2012. Please note that the 2012
Theodore Robinson Plein Air will run from June 8 to 17, 2012.
Please submit a completed entry form and $35 entry fee to
ECP
PO Box 321
Evansville WI 53536-0321
Entries may be downloaded by clicking here
Exhibition Details
All artwork must be completed in the Evansville area between June 8
and June 17, 2012.
Canvases will be stamped with an approved insignia beginning on
Friday, June 8th at 10am at the Eager Free Public Library. Only artwork with
this stamp will be permitted in the Exhibition & Sale. In addition, all
works must be suitably framed with proper backing. Wire hangers or a suitable
hanging device must be attached and ready to hang.
Sales
This event is a fundraiser for the Eager Free Public Library, The
Theodore Robinson Society, and the Evansville Community Partnership, a 501 (c)
(3) Non-Profit. The presenters will retain 40% of all sales revenue generated
throughout the sale. Commissioned pieces will also be permitted at the above
mentioned rate. Payments for all work sold will be mailed within two weeks after
the exhibit closes.
Competition Artists Must Agree to:
Paint within specified areas from June 8-17, 2012. Boundaries
are State Hwy 104 on the west, CTH A on the south, CTH H on the east and the
Dane/Rock county line on the north.
Turn in one completed, framed and ready to hang artworks for judging
no later than June 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. Work must be a two-dimensional medium
with a 36inchX42inch maximum canvas size. All work must be completed
en plein air without the assistance of photography.
Pick up any work that is not sold on June 17, 2012 at 4 p.m. or make
their own arrangements for shipping
Agree that from one week prior to the event and until one week after
the competition, to not sell any work done during the Theodore Robinson Plein
Air Competition without paying a 40% commission to the hosting organization. The
same commission will apply to any work commissioned during or as a result of
participation in the Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competition.
Agree to price work with a retail price commensurate with their normal
pricing structure
Allow images of work entered into the competition to be used by the
sponsoring organizations for publicity purposes in subsequent
years.
Awards
Master Award (Best of Show) - $1,000 Cash
Emerging Artist Award - $500 Cash
Novice Award - $250
En plein-air is a French phrase which means “in plain air”, outside – not in the studio; from nature – not from photographs; to
capture natural light and shadow as it varies in the elements, including effects of color, light, and atmosphere.
The residents of Evansville look forward to seeing artists working in and about our community. Visit Historic Evansville to paint “en
plein air” from June 8 through June 17, with cash prizes being awarded the afternoon of June 17 at 3:00 pm.
Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competition Rules
Eligibility
Open to all artists 18 years and older.
Entry Form and Fee
The 2012 Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competitionapplication process
will be open from April 15 through June 15, 2012. Please note that the 2012
Theodore Robinson Plein Air will run from June 8 to 17, 2012.
Please submit a completed entry form and $35 entry fee to
ECP
PO Box 321
Evansville WI 53536-0321
Entries may be downloaded by clicking here
Exhibition Details
All artwork must be completed in the Evansville area between June 8
and June 17, 2012.
Canvases will be stamped with an approved insignia beginning on
Friday, June 8th at 10am at the Eager Free Public Library. Only artwork with
this stamp will be permitted in the Exhibition & Sale. In addition, all
works must be suitably framed with proper backing. Wire hangers or a suitable
hanging device must be attached and ready to hang.
Sales
This event is a fundraiser for the Eager Free Public Library, The
Theodore Robinson Society, and the Evansville Community Partnership, a 501 (c)
(3) Non-Profit. The presenters will retain 40% of all sales revenue generated
throughout the sale. Commissioned pieces will also be permitted at the above
mentioned rate. Payments for all work sold will be mailed within two weeks after
the exhibit closes.
Competition Artists Must Agree to:
Paint within specified areas from June 8-17, 2012. Boundaries
are State Hwy 104 on the west, CTH A on the south, CTH H on the east and the
Dane/Rock county line on the north.
Turn in one completed, framed and ready to hang artworks for judging
no later than June 17, 2012 at 11 a.m. Work must be a two-dimensional medium
with a 36inchX42inch maximum canvas size. All work must be completed
en plein air without the assistance of photography.
Pick up any work that is not sold on June 17, 2012 at 4 p.m. or make
their own arrangements for shipping
Agree that from one week prior to the event and until one week after
the competition, to not sell any work done during the Theodore Robinson Plein
Air Competition without paying a 40% commission to the hosting organization. The
same commission will apply to any work commissioned during or as a result of
participation in the Theodore Robinson Plein Air Competition.
Agree to price work with a retail price commensurate with their normal
pricing structure
Allow images of work entered into the competition to be used by the
sponsoring organizations for publicity purposes in subsequent
years.
Awards
Master Award (Best of Show) - $1,000 Cash
Emerging Artist Award - $500 Cash
Novice Award - $250
