Join Crooked Tree Arts Center for a Plein Air (outdoor) Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale on July 22 - 31, 2025. This event will happen in conjunction with the IMMERSED exhibition.
INFO FOR ARTISTS:
CHECK-IN, CANVAS STAMPING, & PREPARATION
- No pre-registration is required, although a participation agreement must be completed on-site at CTAC - Petoskey at the time of canvas stamping.
- All canvases and painting substrates must be pre-stamped at CTAC - Petoskey.
- Stamping will take place at CTAC-Petoskey's front desk from Tuesday, July 22 to Wednesday, July 30, 2025, during gallery hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM).
- Canvases may be toned before stamping, but we respectfully ask you to not begin formally painting until Tuesday, July 22, after your canvas has been stamped.
- Maximum of 3 works artist may be submitted for the sale
WHERE TO PAINT
- You may paint in any PUBLIC space in the Little Traverse Bay Region. Please do not access private properties, residences, or lawns (other than your own!).
- Works must be done en plein air.
ARTWORK CHECK-IN
- Artists may submit up to three pieces.
- Completed, framed and wired artwork must be turned in at CTAC - Petoskey from 10 AM to Noon, on Thursday, July 31. Work may be turned in earlier in the week.
- Complete artwork ID tag at delivery.
WET PAINT SALE
- The Wet Paint Sale will take place at CTAC - Petoskey on Thursday, July 31, 4 pm - 7 pm, preceding the film screening of Two Hearted Ale
- All works must be clearly labeled with artist name, title, and price.
- Artists are responsible for pricing all artwork.
- All works must be framed and wired
- All sales are split commission, with 60% going to the artist and 40% retained by CTAC.
- Artists must pick up unsold artwork on Thursday, July 31, at 7:00 pm.
ARTIST AWARDS
- Heidi Marshall award prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Awards are as follows: First Place: $500, Second Place: $300, and Third Place: $200.
- Awards will be announced on stage at 5 pm.
