In an attempt to preserve this annual event please note that guidelines and exhibition logistics have changed for 2020

Lexington's 9th Annual 
Plein Air Event (sort of)

Exhibition opening on
Friday, 26th June 2020

Artist's Information
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GUIDELINES

  • This is an open call
  • Artwork to be created in any medium on any surface
  • Up to 2 artworks may be submitted
  • Size to be limited to no bigger than 60 x 48
  • Please do not sign the front of the work until after blind-judging.  Sign the back if you wish.
  • All work to be depictions of cityscapes or cameo scenes within the Lexington Downtown boundary area as shown in the map here 
  • Photographs may be taken and used to produce work off site
  • Artists are invited to register here

EXHIBITION

  • Finished, READY TO HANG, artwork to be turned in between 1pm-4pm on Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th June at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main Street.
  • This is a City-owned and maintained building and ALL social distancing, sanitizing procedures and the wearing of masks will be observed by everyone, in addition to any other regulations mandated
  • All works will be professionally installed at the PMDAC
  • The works will be blind-judged for Best in Show ($300), 2nd Place ($200) and 3rd Place ($100). 
  • Winners to be notified by phone and announced on social media
  • Following judge's decision, all works will be labeled and for sale
  • Works sold will be on the basis of a 30/70 commission
  • Paint the Town 2020 will officially open on Friday, 26th June 2020 for the public to tour
  • The exhibition will be open to the public during regular PMDAC hours (12pm-5pm Wednesday-Friday) through Gallery Hop and until Saturday, 25th July 2020.  These hours subject to change.
  • A closing reception may be scheduled if permitted or practical
  • A Virtual Reality Walkthrough of the exhibition will be produced and shared on social media.
  • Artworks will be promoted and featured through social media.
  • Artworks will be available and promoted for sale through the Arts Connect ARTS SHOP retail portal within a dedicated "Paint the Town 2020" category
Best in Show 2019 - Lynn Winter
​Standing for Freedom
2nd Place - Julie Quick
Saturday on Short
3rd Place - Graham Pohl
Morning Blues
During this time of the covid-19 pandemic and extreme difficulty for all arts groups, ARTS CONNECT is working hard to stay nimble, resilient and adaptable and will continue to respond to needs by providing programming and support wherever possible.