This is an invitation to all Area Artists to join in "Paint Decatur." Here is a short description of the Event and the form to to sign up. Since we are limiting the event to 20 artists, the earlier you sign up the more you are assured you will be among the 20.
Decatur PLEIN
AIR (OUTDOOR) PAINTING EVENT
SUNDAY, 25 JUNE,
TO JULY 1, 2023
INSTRUCTIONS
This Plein
Air Event is in support of Barn Colony Artists, Inc. and Millikin Homestead who are cosponsoring
it. It is a chance to meet other artists and have fun and enjoy the experience
of this event. All levels of ability are welcome to participate. You will have
a week to complete your work.
Paint the
city of Decatur!
Suggested
sites include, but are not limited to, Millikin Homestead, Oglesby Mansion,
Fairview Park Dreamland Lake, Merchant St, and Central Park (maps will be
available).
Artists need
to bring their own equipment and medium.
A tent is available on July 1 to display finished art work at 1:00-2:00 p.m..
Judging and critique will be at 2:30-3:30 p.m., followed by a wine and cheese
reception at 3:30-5:00 p.m.. Entertainment will be provided by Broken Broque.
Awards will
be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Questions?:
call George Virgil 217-877-1569 or email: gvirgil@live.com
Complete and
mail this form and send with $25 entry fee payable to: Millikin Homestead
with note “Barn Colony Artists, Inc.”
Mail to:
Doug Warren, Millikin Homestead, 125 N Pine St. Decatur, IL 62522
Name:______________________________________
Novice:____; Amateur:____; Experienced:_____
Address:________________________________________
Town/city:_______________________
Medium:____________________
Email:___________________________
Cell Phone:_________________
Plein Air
(Outdoor) Painting Event
“Paint
Decatur”
Dates: June 25 through July 1,
2023
June 25 -1:00 pm to 2:00
p.m. – Painting demonstration followed by Millikin Homestead tour—2:00-4:00
p.m.
July 1-1:00 p.m. Hanging finished art; 3:00 pm
Judging; 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. social hour/refreshments.
Location: 125 N. Pine St. (Millikin Homestead),
Decatur, IL 62522
All artist levels are invited to bringing
Decatur area sites to life. Barn Colony Artists, Inc. and Millikin Homestead
are co-sponsoring the event. It begins
with Anthony Collins demonstrating oil techniques and approaches for this type
of painting. There will be a list of potential interesting sites to consider. Artists
will have the whole week to complete their work and then hang them for judging
on July 1. On that day there will be entertainment (Broken Broque) and
refreshments back at Millikin Homestead. Mediums include Watercolor, Acrylic,
Pastel, Oil and Photography.
Entry fee: $25 (Limited to 20 artists)
Contact phone number: 217-877-1569
Artists --18 years+
Reservations required Fill out entry form (Limited Number) available
at Millikin Homestead, Madden Art Center, Gallery 510 and Art Farm. It will
also be posted on-line at: www.jamesmillikinhomestead.com or www.barncolonyartists.com
Return
to address on the entry form by June 25 with entry fee.
Fees will be for Support of Barn Colony Artists, Inc. and Millikin
Homestead.
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