Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge

In a close-up, over-the-shoulder shot, an elderly person with white hair is painting outdoors. They are wearing a straw hat that casts a slight shadow over their face, and a salmon-pink t-shirt. The artist holds a thin paintbrush in their right hand, their fingers stained with paint, and is actively working on a canvas set on a dark easel.
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Harmony Arts Festival
Demos and Workshops

In this traditional competition, artists must compose, paint, complete and frame (or finish) a piece of art outdoors “en plein air.” 

Works will be judged, and fabulous prizes donated by Opus Art Supplies will be awarded. Participants may exhibit and sell their art created during the competition from 4 to 5 p.m. on the day of the challenge.

*Fee includes morning coffee and baked goods, and a catered reception after the judging.


Adult: $45 plus tax
Under 19: $20 plus tax

All ages and skill levels welcome
Along the Ambleside waterfront (between 13th and 18th Street)

Applications are now full. You can join the waitlist below to be notified if a spot becomes available.

Join the waitlist or call 604.925.7270 and quote course #217303

 

 

PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES

  • Please be on-site at the ArtSpeaks tent (west of the Ferry Building Gallery) by 9:30 am. Late arrivals will not be accepted.

  • All participating artists are expected to create a piece that reflects this year’s theme.

  • Artists must supply their own surface and materials for creating their piece.

  • Finished artwork must not exceed 20" x 20" (not including frame).

  • All media are accepted if they are created on site in the time frame allocated.

  • Once submitted for judging, artwork must be exhibition-ready with edges painted or taped (if applicable).

  • Watercolour: please provide a mat board or frame to display your work during judging. No glass, please.

  • Oil / Acrylics on board: Please provide a frame to display your piece for judging.

  • Canvas: No frame is required, but the art should look finished at the time of judging.

  • Do not sign the canvas before the judging is completed, as participating artists' names are kept confidential during the judging process. The names of the members of the judging panel will also be kept confidential during the competition.

  • Artists will have the opportunity to display and sell their pieces in the Artspeaks Tent until 5 p.m. on the day of the competition. The Ferry Building Gallery will process artwork sales and take a 30% commission.