Mountain Maryland Plein Air

Mountain Maryland Plein Air is a juried plein air painting competition open to international artists. Applicants must submit 3 digital images of their plein air artwork, a photo, and a brief bio. The entry fee is $40. Juror Stewart White will evaluate submissions to select 30 artists for the exhibition.

Accepted artists will be featured in an exhibition during the event week (June 2-6) and are responsible for their own lodging, though community members have agreed to host participating artists. A 40% commission on all artwork sold during the event will be retained by Allegany Arts Council, with sales handled by representatives of the Saville Gallery. Artwork will be insured for 60% of its retail value during the exhibition.

The event includes a short exhibition, optional events, and a quick draw competition (no registration fee, but pre-registration required). Artists must deliver two prior examples of plein air work to the gallery by 12:00 p.m. on June 2. On June 6, artists turn in up to two paintings for awards judging by 9:30 a.m., followed by the Quick Draw Event (10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) and Collector's Opening (5-7 p.m.) and Public Opening (7-9 p.m.). All applicants will receive electronic notification of screening results by March 2.