Good News! Deadline to enter PHW show extended to April 18th!
PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE – 2024
17th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR SHOW
PROSPECTUS
Sponsored by:
ELLIS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION PLEIN AIR-
Exhibition Venue: The Hamilton at Garden Valley
880 Garden Valley
Waxahachie, TX. 75165
www.EllisCountyArt.net
Event Chairperson:
Patti Holloway
ecaa@elliscountyart.net
Welcome to the 17th Annual Paint Historic Waxahachie!
ABOUT THE EVENT: This event will take place in Waxahachie, Texas located 30 miles south of Dallas, Texas. It is known as the Gingerbread City and Crepe Myrtle Capital of Texas. It’s full of historical buildings, parks, shopping venues, walking trails, new housing editions, multiple eating establishments, a beautifully preserved downtown area and one of the most beautiful courthouses in Texas.
The early painting opportunity includes all of Ellis County.
VENUE: The host for our venue is The Hamilton at Garden Valley, a new, upscale active adult, living community with lots of special amenities and many special events.
AWARDS: Best in Show $3,000, 1st Place $2,000, 2nd Place $1500, 3rd Place $1,000, Honorable Mentions FOUR @ $ 250 each, plus Merchandise and products from art supply sponsors.
A special award will be given to the best “This Place Matters” painting chosen by Historic Waxahachie Inc. judges. The list of specific locations to paint for this award will be included in the artist ‘Check in Packet.”
PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONS:
The Chamber of Commerce, Conventions & Visitors Bureau, and Downtown Merchants Association all support this Paint Out and will be promoting this event through local print & social media.
IMPORTANT DATES,DEADLINES AND EVENT SCHEDULE
· ENTRY DEADLINE: APRIL 18, 2024 - Log in on this page and click Enter This Show to begin your submissions.
· CHECK-IN, ORIENTATION AND STAMPING: MAY 17, 2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm
· OFFICIAL PAINT OUT: MAY 17 – 24, 2024
· EARLY PAINTING OPPORTUNITY: APRIL 19,2024- MAY 3, 2024
· APRIL 19, 2024 9:00 AM-11:00AM -EARLY PAINTING CHECK IN AND CANVAS STAMPING AT THE HAMILTON
· TURN IN PAINTINGS: MAY 24, 2024 - 8:00AM-12:00PM
· FOR JUDGING: PAINTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 12:00PM MAY 24TH
· ALL PAINTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 12:00 PM ON MAY 24TH
· EXHIBITION PATRONS’ RECEPTION & AWARDS: MAY 24, 2024
· EXHIBITION OPEN TO PUBLIC: MAY 25, 2024
· EXHIBITION ENDS – MAY 25 3PM- SOLD AND UNSOLD ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4PM
** UPDATE
You will not have to check in for Early Painting.
The Early Painting Opportunity will start April 19th, as planned. You can start painting then and paint through May 3rd, 2024.
Rules for early painting:
* We won't be stamping canvases this year, which is why you don't have to check in for the Early Painting time period.
* Early paintings must be painted within these dates: April 19th - May 3rd, 2024.
* The Location for the Early Painting Opportunity must be anywhere in Ellis County, Texas.
* Deadline to turn in all paintings, whether painted early or during the regular paintout period, must be turned in on May 24th between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
*You will be issued special labels which will take the place of stamping canvases, in your artist packet, when you check in for the regular show along with instructions on how to use them May17, 20th or 21st.
Remember : Check in for the PHW paintout week show is still required!
Check in on one of these dates to participate in the regular PHW show at this location:
"The Hamilton" 880 Garden Valley Pkwy. Waxahachie, Texas 75165
May 17th 1-3 PM
May 20th 1- 3 PM
May 21st 9-11 AM
INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
To participate in this event, artists must submit 1 image representative of their best plein air work and pay a non-refundable $75 registration fee. Images must be jpg and under 4 mb. For best results, images should be 1920 pixels (min. 800) on the longest side @ 72 dpi or higher.
Applications are processed through OnlineJuriedShows. Log in on this page and click Enter This Show to begin your submissions.
For help with your entries, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
Deadline to enter: April 18, 2024 at 11:59 pm PST!
· Event participation will not exceed 60 artists, up to 15 alternates may be selected.
· Submission of application and registration fee constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
JUROR OF AWARDS: PATRICK SAUNDERS
PARTICIPATION RULES, DEADLINES & PAINT OUT WEEK ACTIVITIES:
ARTISTS CHECK IN & PAINTING SUPPORT STAMPING:
1. May 17th @ 1:00 PM - check in, orientation and canvases stamped by event staff
2. Location:
The Hamilton at Garden Valley
880 Garden Valley
Waxahachie, TX. 75165
3. Artist’s Event Packet available at check in – Artist packets will include name badge, special painting apron, rules & prospectus, invitation to award ceremony, maps, places to paint in Waxahachie and more.
4. Canvases must be stamped by ECAA EVENT STAFF prior to painting TO BE CONSIDERED IN JUDGING FOR AWARDS.
5. TURN IN DEADLINE FOR JUDGING 12:00 P.M. ON FRIDAY, MAY 24,2024
6. A maximum of 5 paintings, pre-stamped in advance on blank canvas, panel, & paper will be accepted for awards and must be turned in before 12:00P.M. ON May 24, 2024.
7. All submitted artworks must be FOR SALE and presented in GALLERY QUALITY frames & ready to hang with screw eyes & wire (no sawtooth hangers).
8. We ask that you do not remove unsold paintings until of the show May 25th , 3:00 PM.
9. Paintings cannot exceed 20” on the longest side and must be no smaller than 8” on one side. (Excluding frame) NO EXCEPTIONS.
10. Unframed paintings must be gallery wrap/ museum wrap.
11. Gallery wrap/museum wrap canvases must be a minimum of 1½” thick. No staples on sides. Edges must be completely dry before submitting work.
12. Space permitting, additional paintings will be accepted for the exhibition and sale after judging.
13. Artists must paint within the Waxahachie city limits during the Paint Out week (MAY 17-24, 2024. During this week, we encourage artists to paint in the historic downtown area.
AWARD RECEPTION & PATRONS PREVIEW EVENT - Appetizer Buffet-
May 24th 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
For Artists, Guests & invited Patrons at:
The Hamilton at Garden Valley
880 Garden Valley
Waxahachie, Tx
ART SALES & EXHIBITION For the Public
May 25th 10:00AM to 3:00PM at:
The Hamilton at Garden Valley
880 Garden Valley
Waxahachie, Tx
All sales will be processed through Ellis County Art Association.
Commission on sales –
65% paid to artist
25% Ellis County Art Association for community art programs
10% Ellis County Museum
INSURANCE:
The artist is responsible for insurance of their artwork. The Ellis County Art Association assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, or liability.
LATE CHECK IN DATES: I recently added two late check in dates, May 20 th 1:00PM-3:00PM
and May 21 st 9:00AM -11:00AM. This is just in case those of you coming from out of town have
any difficulty making it or for any reason, on the first check-in date of May 17 th . Artists are not
required to stay in Waxahachie for .the entire paintout period, but all paintings must be done in
on location.
DISCOUNTED HOTEL ROOOMS: Here is what I have arranged to help with your expenses
while staying in Waxahachie thus far. There are of course several other hotels. I recommend
you contact the hotels directly for the best rates. Also, several hotels may have additional
openings as we near the paintout date and the hotels that are holding blocks of rooms for
weddings may unblock some of their rooms.
1. Fairfled Inn by Marriott- 2020 Civic Center Ln. Waxahachie, Tx.75165 - Tel: 972-937-
8886
Rate of $109.97 ($124.26 incl. tax) per night. If they don’t have a room when you call,
check back after April 31 st when they will probably unblock some wedding party rooms.
Must use code “The Event Center” to get this discounted rate.
2. Best Western – 1701 N Hwy 77 Waxahachie, Tx 75165 – Tel972-938-1600
Have 8 rooms available @ $98.99 per night includes tax. Will have several additional
rooms opening on May 10 th after a wedding party block on rooms will expire.
Must use code “Ellis County Art Assoc.” to get this discounted rate.
3. Hampton In and Suites -2010 Civic Center Land Waxahachie, Tx. 75165- 972-923-0666
They have several King Suites available (King bed and a pullout bed) for discounted rate
of $144 per night plus tax. I blocked 10 rooms until May 1, 2024.
Must use code “Ellis County Art Assoc.” to get this discounted rate.
4. Holiday Inn Express -984 North UA 287 Bypass Waxahachie, Tx -972-938-3300 ( Next
door to Johnny Carino’s Restaurant)
King $129 plus tax ($163.63 with tax or Two Queen beds $136plus tax ( $178.32
includes tax) per night . Must register by April 30 th to get this rate. Ten rooms are
blocked until then.
Must use “Ellis County Art Association” code to get this rate.