23 York Street, Haliburton
en plein air HALIBURTON
APPLICATION
APPLICATION
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CALL FOR ENTRY
En Plein Air Haliburton
Juried Exhibition
Sept 28 - Nov 9
ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE
Sept 6, 2024
all works will be juried from online entry
This is an excellent opportunity for on-location painters at any level to showcase work inspired by the Haliburton Highlands.
From the entries
20 works will be selected to exhibit in our exhibition gallery from September 28 until November 9, 2024.
Entries must have been painted primarily in the outdoors, between 2014 and 2024 in the Haliburton Highlands, defined as the County of Haliburton for purposes of this exhibition. SEE MAP
FAQs
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Can my entry be painted in the past?
YES, but your painting must be completed between 2014 and 2024.
I am a cottager. May I enter?
YES!
I am new to painting en plein air. Why should I enter?
We can think of a few reasons:
- give yourself a goal
- build your confidence
- learn how to enter a show
- meet new people
- explore Haliburton County
- get better
- paint more often
- get outside!
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THE JURORS
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SPOTS TO PAINT
With over 25 years of workshop experience, solo shows, group shows, commissions, sales international and domestic John David Anderson has made his mark in the plein air world as a teacher, a painter and a jurist. "Painting is a way for me to share the excitement of juicy paint presenting the dynamics of light on surfaces in a space both in subtleness and power."
Laurie Jones
An experienced gallerist, Laurie is interested in the rising popularity of "en plein air" painting among artists and the power of place to inspire creativity. She has been bringing the creative arts to life at Rails End Gallery with engaging exhibitions and programming for over 15 years as its Curator and Executive Director.
SPOTS TO PAINT
SPOTS TO PAINT
SPOTS TO PAINT
One must get out to paint en plein air- whether it's in your back yard on the main street, a park or into the wild.
Looking for inspiration?
The waterfall you see here was captured by Ian Darrah, a local photographer. It was taken at Barnum Creek Nature Reserve, one of the Haliburton Highlands Land Trust's properties.
Explore some of our other recommended sites:
Haliburton Highlands Land Trust
Haliburton Forest and Wildlife Reserve
My Haliburton Highlands Routes
we are working on a list of the Cemeteries of Haliburton County.
Watch for it on IG
@rails_end_gallery
THE PRIZES
SPOTS TO PAINT
SPONSORSHIP
Best in Show Award
$500 cash
New to Painting En Plein Air Prize - for painters (at any level) who started to paint en plein air in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 or 2024
A beautiful French Easel
Best Town/Village/Building-scape
Haliburton Highlands Art Fan Pack ($150 Gift Certificate to the Gallery Shop, Gallery Membership and MHH wearables) donated by My Haliburton Highlands (value $200)
Best Work 11 h x 14 w inches or under - Award: TBA
Best Work that includes at least one human figure - Award: TBA
SPONSORSHIP
SPOTS TO PAINT
SPONSORSHIP
Thank you to our event sponsors!
My Haliburton Highlands
Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre
anonymous donor
We continue to seek sponsorship for prizes and honourable mention categories.
Contact Laurie Jones, Curator if you would like to be part of En Plein Air Haliburton.