Georgetown Plein Air 2025

Sixth annual Plein Air event in vintage, picturesque Georgetown, Colorado, 45 minutes west of Denver at 8,500 ft elevation, in the Georgetown-Silver Plume National Landmark Historic District. A charming town of colorful Victorian buildings ringed by mountain views, Georgetown has long been a favorite of artists and the public.

Artists will be out painting scenes from the Georgetown - Silver Plume Historic District 26-27 July. All artwork will go on display and on sale at our gallery opening the evening of 27 July!

Plein Air events are open to the public and free to attend. Events include a quick-draw on 6th street, live music downtown during the afternoon and a reception and live music at The Old School in the evening.

Qualifying artists are encouraged to register here on eventbrite.

All fine arts mediums are acceptable, using plein air technique. All artwork must be created outdoors on stamped canvas or other medium on July 25th or 26th within the defined area. Although not a juried entry process, only qualified plein air artists are eligible for the exhibition and prizes.

Plein air artists must submit a resume including exhibits and shows and three (3) images of plein air paintings in jpg format, or a link to a website displaying their work in this genre. Submit by email to YXJ0c2NoYWlyIHwgZ2VvcmdldG93bnRydXN0ICEgb3Jn.

Registration

Registration cost is $35 non-refundable, application must be received by July 11. Late registration fee is $45 and will be open until July 26 th if space is available. Price includes all payment processing fees.

Payment must be made before application and acceptance.

Apply at georgetowntrust.org/events, or send check or credit card information by mail to:

Georgetown Cultural Arts Program

Georgetown Trust for Conservation and Preservation, Inc.

PO Box 1037, Georgetown, CO 80444

Checks should be made to GCAP (for Georgetown Cultural Arts Program).

After payment, send a resume including exhibits and shows and three (3)images of plein air paintings in jpg format, or a link to a website displaying their work in this genre. Only requested attachments will be opened. Accepted applicants will be contacted by email.

Event Schedule

January 1-July 11

2025 Online Registration

July 12-July 26

Late registration, applications received after July 12 subject to late fee

July 25

6-10:00am, 2-4:00pm Registration

July 26

6:00-9:30am Registration

10:00am-12:00 Quick Draw on 6 th Street

3:30-4:30pm Submission of completed art ready for hanging

4:30-5:00pm Judging

5:00-8:00pm Opening reception

July 27-August 10

Exhibit and sale open to the public daily, 10:00am-4:00pm

August 11–12

Artist artwork pick up or by appointment

Best of Show

$500

Best Quick Draw Downtown

$200

Best Historic District

$100

Best Train / Train Station

$100

Juror

To be announced.

During the event, artists may paint at locations of their own choice within the following defined area:

Town of Georgetown

Georgetown Lake

Georgetown Loop Railroad, along the route and train stations

Town of Silver Plume

Guanella Pass Road to Mt. Bierstadt

All artwork must be created outdoors on stamped canvas or other medium on July 25th or 26th within the defined boundary area. All fine arts media are acceptable. Indoor scenes or portraiture will not be eligible for inclusion in the exhibit or awards.

Canvases and other medium will be stamped upon in-person registration. All works must be framed and prepared for exhibit with wire hangers or suitable hanging device and be ready to hang.

Up to two (2) paintings will be accepted from qualified participants. If space allows a third may be accepted, to be determined the day of the show.

This event is a fundraiser for the Georgetown Cultural Arts Program. GCAP will retain 40% of all sales. Commissioned pieces as a result of the event or exhibit will be subject to the same rate. Payment for all work sold will be mailed to artists no later than two weeks after the exhibit closing. Digital images of exhibited work may be used for publicity in future events.

Contact Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center for lodging and restaurant information.

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The restored 1874 Georgetown schoolhouse opened in Fall 2015 as the Georgetown Heritage Center, now called The Old School, a place to celebrate our past, celebrate the arts and culture, enjoy live performances, and hold meetings and conferences.

Stemming from The Georgetown Cultural Arts Program, Georgetown Arts at The Old School has included such offerings as traditional crafts, fine arts, music, drama, film, gardening, classes and workshops, exhibits, lectures, vocal and instrumental music concerts in many genres, movies, and performances.

We celebrate our diversity and strive to include multifaceted arts experiences. Georgetown Arts at The Old School is part of the Georgetown Trust or Conservation and Preservation, Inc., a Colorado non-profit, IRS 501(c)(3) corporation.

A current schedule of events at the Georgetown Heritage Center and tickets are available online.

GeorgetownTrust.org

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