CALL FOR ARTISTS:

2nd Annual Art Alive Plein Air
May 31-June 2nd 2024

Creative Hub of Apopka proudly presents the 2nd Annual Apopka Art Alive Plein Air, an open-air painting competition that invites artists to capture the vibrant essence of our community. Celebrating the tradition of painting directly from nature, known as “plein air” in French, this event offers a unique opportunity to showcase Apopka’s picturesque locales.

An open-air painting competition is an event where artists create their artworks outdoors, directly from observation of nature or urban landscapes. It’s like plein air painting, emphasizing the practice of working in natural light and capturing scenes as they appear in the environment. The term “open air” signifies the outdoor setting in which the artworks are created.

Dates:

Friday – Sunday, May 31 – June 2, 2024

Come rain or shine, the event promises to be an enriching experience. Creative Hub of Apopka, nestled at 124 E 2nd Street, Apopka, Florida, will serve as the central gathering point for participating artists.

Registration:

All artists must have their surfaces stamped at Creative Hub of Apopka on Friday, May 31st from 5 -7 pm or Saturday, June 1st from 8 am – 11 am. Registration fee is $25 per participant, payable with the registration form for full confirmation. The deadline for registration is May 30th. Each participant can submit one entry per registration fee.

Entrants may register by clicking here

Instructions:

Surfaces will be stamped during check-in on Friday evening from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Saturday morning from 9 am – 10 am. Artists may have up to 2 pieces stamped per entry. Please refrain from signing your works until after judging. Unstamped surfaces will not be eligible for jurying or exhibition. Entries must be original works created between May 31st and June 2nd, 2024. Artists can register up to three entries. Participants must be at least 18 years old to be eligible for cash prizes.

Size:

Maximum size allowed is 16 x 20 inches.

Media:

Various media conducive to plein air painting are welcome, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, gouache, and charcoal on assorted surfaces. No photography or sculpture. Surfaces must be stamped at Creative Hub of Apopka before sketching/painting.

Prizes:

Judges will award 1st place and 2nd place prizes.

Suggested Landmarks
  • Highland Manor
  • Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
  • Magnolia Park
  • Kit Land Nelson Park
  • Apopka Amphitheater
  • Kelly Park – Rock Springs*
  • Wekiwa Springs State Park
  • Rock Springs Run
  • Dream Lake
  • City Hall
  • Apopka Murals
  • Historical Homes

By celebrating the intersection of art and nature, we aim to foster creativity and appreciation for our community’s unique charm. Join us in capturing the essence of Apopka through the eyes of artists!

register now!