Painted Journeys of Monterey County

An Exhibition of the Central Coast Plein Air Painters. Sponsored by and benefiting the Arts Council for Monterey County.

This exhibit is open to all Artists working in oil, acrylic, watercolor and pastel residing in California.  Membership in the Central Coast Plein Air Painters is free and available on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1560732714146381/

Eligibility

Open to all artists in California.  Artists may submit work in watercolor, acrylic, oil, and pastel.  No photography, video or 3D work will be considered.  Work must be framed or 1.5” deep gallery-wrapped with finished edges and wired for hanging.  Dimensions may not exceed 24” in height by 36” in length, not including frame. Entries must be plein air paintings, executed on location, out of doors or inspired by plein air.  The theme Painted Journeys refers to subjects in Monterey County that can be seen on or from or by a roadway in Monterey County, California. Artists must be able to hand deliver and pick up their work if it does not sell.  No shipped work will be accepted.

Fees

$38 for up to 3 images.

Jurors

We are thrilled to have Laurie Myers, http://lauriemyers-artist.com/Artists_Bio.html  as our Awards Judge for Painted Journeys of Monterey County.  Not only has Laurie established herself as a successful award-winning artist, she also has extensive experience as an Art Instructor and Art Education Author.  Laurie also worked as the Arts in Education Coordinator for the Arts Council for Monterey County where her mission was to bring the joy of art to as many people as possible.

Exhibition Details

The Painted Journeys of Monterey County Exhibition will be hosted by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County Offices in Salinas, CA.  and will feature paintings by The Central Coast Plein Air Painters of the amazing beauty of California’s Central Coast as seen from, by or on a roadway in Monterey County.  Selected artwork will be on display for 1 year.  Artists may replace paintings that are sold with a painting of the same size or smaller and they may switch out a substitute painting if needed over the course of the year.  1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place awards will be given as well as 3 honorable mentions.   Guerilla Painter will also sponsor two special awards:  A gift certificate for $130 and a gift certificate for $80.  In addition, all participating artists will be listed on the Arts Council for Monterey County website with a link to their website.   The event is sponsored by the Arts Council for Monterey County and 30% of all sales shall go to benefit youth art programs in Monterey County.  The remaining 70% shall go to the artist.   The exhibition and sale will be promoted via social media and PR.  Artists are welcome to invite as many fans of their work as they like.  Light refreshments will be served.