PAINT HISTORIC WAXAHACHIE – 2025
18th ANNUAL PLEIN AIR SHOW
PROSPECTUS
Sponsored by:
ELLIS COUNTY ART ASSOCIATION
Exhibition Venue:
Ellis County Women’s Building
407 W. Jefferson St.
Waxahachie, TX. 75165
www.EllisCountyArt.net
Event Co-Chairpersons:
Patti Holloway and Pam Briden
ecaa@elliscountyart.net
Welcome to the 18th 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 of our art show is Ellis County Women’s Art Club and will be held at The Ellis County Women’s Building, a 1925 Waxahachie structure exuding history and charm where many special events are held.
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.
PUBLICITY & PROMOTIONS:
The Waxahachie 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: OCT 1, 2025
· CHECK-IN, ORIENTATION AND STAMPING: FRI-NOV 7,2025 8AM-12PM
· LATE CHECK IN: MONDAY- NOV 10,2025 8AM-12PM
· OFFICIAL PAINT OUT: NOV 7-13, 2025
· EARLY PAINTING OPPORTUNITY-ELLIS COUNTY: OCT 4- NOV 6,2025
· ALL PAINTINGS MUST BE TURNED IN NOV 14 BETWEEN 12PM-3PM
· FOR JUDGING:PAINTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 3PM FRI-NOV 14
· EXHIBITION PATRONS’RECEPTION & AWARDS: FRI NOV 14 6PM-9PM
· EXHIBITION OPEN TO PUBLIC: NOV 15 & NOV 16 9AM- 4:00PM
· EXHIBITION ENDS SUNDAY NOV 16 4:00PM-SOLD AND UNSOLD ARTWORK MUST BE PICKED UP BY 4:30PM
INFORMATION AND GUIDELINES
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
JURY FEE:
To be considered for participation in this event. Artists must submit 3 images representative of their best plein air work and pay a non-refundable $75 jury fee. Applications are processed through OnlineJuriedShows. Log in here and click Enter This Show to begin, or click Create New Account.
Images must be jpg, under 4 mb, and in sRGB colorspace. For best results, images should be 1920 pixels on the longest side @ 72 dpi. For help with your submissions, contact onlinejuriedshows@gmail.com or 888-666-1351.
Deadline to enter: MIDNIGHT OCT 1,2025.
THE JURY PANEL
A panel of three will ‘blind jury’ the applications. Acceptance in the 2025 PHW Plein Air Show is based on the overall quality of work submitted.
Event participation will not exceed 60 artists with an alternate list of 15 in the event of artist cancellation.
· Submission of application and entry fee constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus.
JUROR OF AWARDS: PATRICK SAUNDERS
PARTICIPATION RULES, DEADLINES & PAINT OUT WEEK ACTIVITIES:
1. ARTIST CHECK IN: NOV 7,2025 FRIDAY-8AM-12PM
2. LATE CHECK IN: NOV 10,2025 MONDAY-8AM-12PM
3. Check In Location:
Ellis County Women’s Building
407 W. Jefferson St.
Waxahachie, TX. 75165
4. Artist’s Event Packet available at check in. Packets will include name badge, rules & prospectus, invitation to award ceremony, maps, places to paint in Waxahachie and more.
5. Canvases must be stamped by ECAA EVENT STAFF prior to painting at Check In TO BE CONSIDERED IN JUDGING FOR AWARDS.
6. ALL PAINTINGS MUST BE TURNED IN NOV 14 BETWEEN 12PM-3PM
7. TURN IN DEADLINE FOR JUDGING 3:00 P.M.- Nov 14, 2025
8. A maximum of 5 paintings, pre-stamped in advance BY EVENT STAFF, MAY BE SUBMITTED FOR JUDGING AND FOR SALE. Blank canvas, panel & paper will be accepted for awards which can be primed in advance in any color if you choose to do this.
9. All submitted artworks must be FOR SALE and presented in GALLERY QUALITY frames & ready to hang with screw eyes & wire (no sawtooth hangers).
10.We ask that artists do not remove unsold paintings until the end of the show on November 16 4:00 PM.
11. Upon submission of artwork, each artist will be provided one full panel (size 7’tall x 38” wide) on which to hang up to five pieces of their artwork. All submitted framed or Gallery wrap paintings must fit on their designated panel without any hangover on edges of panel. Paintings may be no smaller than 8” on any one side (excluding frame). NO EXCEPTIONS.
12. Unframed paintings must be gallery wrap/ museum wrap with edges painted.
13. Gallery wrap/museum wrap canvases must be a minimum of 1½” thick. No staples on sides. Edges must be completely painted and dry before submitting work.
14. Space permitting, additional paintings will be accepted for
the exhibition and sale after judging takes place.
15. Artists must paint within the Waxahachie city limits during the Paint Out week (NOV 7-13, 2025). During this week, we encourage artists to paint in the historic downtown area.
AWARD RECEPTION & PATRONS PREVIEW EVENT - Appetizer Buffet-
Friday- NOV 14, 2025, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
For Artists, Guests & invited Patrons at:
ELLIS COUNTY WOMEN’S BUILDING
407 W. JEFFERSON ST
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
ART SALES & EXHIBITION For the Public
Sat & Sun- NOV 15-16, 2025- 9:00AM to 4:00PM at:
ELLIS COUNTY WOMEN’S BUILDING
407 W. JEFFERSON ST
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
All sales will be processed through the Ellis County Art Association. Commission on sales –
65% paid to an artist
35% Ellis County Art Association for
community art programs
INSURANCE:
The artist is responsible for insurance of their artwork. The Ellis County Art Association assumes no responsibility for theft, damage, or liability.