PAINT PARKVILLE 2015

Paint Parkville 2015

 

The Missouri Valley Impressionist Society, The Parkville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cathy Kline Art Gallery are proud to announce the Fourth Annual Paint Parkville event.

 

This year, the art event will be held in the Cathy Kline Art Gallery on October 17th, 2015.  By limiting the juried selections to 25 outstanding pieces, we look forward to showcasing the most beautiful renditions of a most inspiring town.

 

Artist Information

 

Welcome to the Fourth Annual Paint Parkville: a plein air painting competition. Below, you will find information to help you plan your painting trips to Parkville and rules to follow for making the most out of your time to paint. 

 

Fees

 

The Paint Out begins at 5:00 pm on Friday, October 9th  and concludes  at 8:00 pm on Thursday, October 15th.   Paintings must be signed, framed and turned in for consideration for the juried show by Thursday, October 15th.  The registration fee is $40.00.  Final day for registration is October 10th.

 

Rules and Regulations for paint out and juried show (these rules are in place to make the entire experience a very pleasant and memorable one for everyone involved):

 

1. Plein Air is defined by Paint Parkville as a painting done outside entirely on location.

2. All paintings entered must be 2 dimensional and completed during the event dates, all traditional mediums accepted   (oils, watercolor, pastel and acrylic).

3. Blank painting surfaces must be stamped prior to event at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery. There is no limit on number of canvases stamped for this event.  Canvases will be stamped on Friday, October 9th, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Saturday, October 10th from 8:00 - 10:00 am at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery, 8701 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO.  If you will be participating in the Paint Out on the 10th in Weston, you may have your canvas stamped at the winery in Weston.  Painting surfaces will be checked at the sign in at the Gallery on Saturday, October 10th at 5:00 pm.

4. Artists may paint anywhere within the zones from the South side of the baseball fields to the Northern side of where 9 Hwy forks with Main Street.  From the East side of Park University to the West side of the Bluffs.  Subject matter may be anything within sight.  It does not need to lie within the zone, as long as the artist is within the boundaries.  Do not park in “no parking zones”. 

5. Each artist may enter up to three pieces in the plein air show at the Kline Gallery. Artwork must be suitably framed and wired for hanging.  The back of the painting must be marked with the artist’s name, title, area description, medium and price, with the stamp showing.   Complete the Submission Form and attach to the back of your painting(s).

6. Artwork will be juried by Marty Coulter on October 16th at the Cathy Kline Art Gallry.  Artist Reception will follow with announcement of awards.  Unsold artwork will be on display at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery from Oct 17th through Nov 14th following the Wine, Spirits and Fine Art Show on Oct 17th.   All remaining artwork must be picked up by Nov. 20th from the Cathy Kline Art Gallery.

7. Commission for all sales 40% - artist retains 60%.

8. All artists will sign a Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement, which states in part, that all paintings will become the property of the Paint Parkville auction.  Once a work of art has been entered into the competition, it must stay through to the end and be present at the sale/auction at the Cathy Kline Art Gallery.  There will be no exceptions.  if you love your piece of art and just cannot part with it, then either do not enter it or make arrangements to purchase your art at the final sale.

9. Paint Parkville assumes no liability for the paintings; however we will make every effort to assure the security of the artwork once it arrives for the jury process.  Attention to protecting the frames will be uppermost in the minds of those handling the art.

10. All artwork must be removed by the buyer or artist by November 20th.

 

SAFETY TIPS   Remember you are painting ‘en plein air’ so please pack your sunscreen, bug spray, water, umbrella, hat and water.

 

IMPORTANT:

Go to the Submission Page to Print your Painting Submission Form (Link is Under the Rules Menu Item)