# Event Details - **Event Name**: Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm - **Event Description**: It's time to celebrate another year of the arts and community. We invite you to register soon to secure your spot as space is limited.About this Event2026 Keeseville Community Arts Festival: Plein Air ArtistsAwardsFirst prize: $1,000, Second prize: $500, Third prize: $250Please note that special awards are subject to change and more prizes may be added prior to the festival2026 Special Awards:Ausable Chasm Award: $1,000 prize, sponsored by Ausable ChasmThis prize is completely optional to participate in. This prize will be decided by a guest judge for the painting that best captures the spirit of the Ausable Chasm. Passes are available to artists at the Chasm Orientation on Tuesday 7/14 at 3:00 pmUplifting Community: $250 prizeThis prize is completely optional to participate in, but will help the Keeseville Free Library reach its goals of providing artwork that feels accessible to all members of the community. Artwork for this prize category will need to be priced at or below $250. If an artist elects to participate in the “Uplifting Community” aspect of the festival, the painting will not count against the maximum number of paintings that artist may enter in the show, and will not be judged except against other “Uplifting Community” prize submissions. This piece does not need to be framed and can be painted on whatever canvas the artist chooses.Artist Choice Award: $250 prizePlein Air artists will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite body of work in the show done by a different artist. The Artist Choice Award Prize will be awarded to whomever receives the most votes.People’s Choice Award: $250 prizeIndividuals in attendance will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artist, based on the artist body of work in the show. The People’s Choice Award Prize will be awarded to the artist receiving the most votes.All prizes except the Artist Choice and People’s Choice are awarded by a panel of three judges selected by the Keeseville Free Library.Painting & Show Schedule (Tentative)Tuesday, July 14, 2026: Orientation and Free Painting8:00 am – 12:00 pm Artist check-in and canvas stamping (location TBD). Please bring all canvases to be stamped. If you arrive after 12:00 noon and no one is at the canvas stamping location, please bring your canvases to the Keeseville Free Library, located at 1721 Front St., Keeseville or call (518) 834-8054 to make arrangements with the Keeseville Free Library to have your canvases stamped.A map will be provided with suggested painting locations, and the Keeseville Free Library volunteers and staff will be available to answer questions about suggested local painting sites during Artists Check-In.3:00pm: Artists will meet the Ausable Chasm manager and Keeseville Free Library volunteer to receive Ausable Chasm passes and instructions. 2144 US-9 Ausable Chasm NY 129114:00 pm – 6:00 pm Artist Meet & Greet: Join the Keeseville Free Library staff and the Keeseville Community Arts Festival Planning Committee for a welcome wine and cheese reception (location TBD). Hosts of artists and owners of plein air painting sites are also invited to attend.Wednesday, July 15 – Friday July 17, 2026: Paint Keeseville and Surrounding AreasArtists are encouraged to paint the breathtaking AuSable Chasm or the calmer waters of the AuSable river that run through the town. Scenes from Lake Champlain and Augur Lake are also encouraged.Keeseville is home to several magnificent small farms. Artists are encouraged to paint the pastures, animals, and equipment that make these places so alive.Artists are encouraged to paint the beautiful historic architecture in Keeseville. Focus on the unique stone buildings, one of the three historic bridges, or one of the incredible homes downtown.Friday July 17, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm: Framed paintings due at the location of the art sale (location TBD). Artists will be hanging their own work, which must be hung by 2:00 pm.2:00 pm: Jurying begins.4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: Artists are invited to attend the Keeseville Free Library’s special preview party for festival sponsors, to be available to talk about their work. Location TBD.5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Public opening reception and awards announcements. Artists and those hosting artists are welcome to attend this reception for free.Saturday, July 18, 2025: Show and Sale10:00 am – 3:00 pm: Art Show and Sale-Location TBD. Keeseville Free Library staff and volunteers will oversee the show. Artists can spend the day enjoying the community and painting, but are of course welcome to spend time at the gallery.10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Plein Air Brunch. Location TBD – baked goods, local yogurt, fruit, mimosas and the opportunity to buy art. Artists and their hosts are welcome to attend this brunch for free.2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Artists may pick up any unsold works during this time. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/keeseville/keeseville-community-arts-festival-plein-air-artist-registration/100001847120189209 - **Event Categories**: art, festivals, fine-arts, workshops, crafts, brunch, parties, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 15 hours 30 minutes - Location: Keeseville Free Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 55.2, max: 55.2, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Keeseville - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Keeseville Free Library - **lat**: 44.504361 - **long**: -73.48061299999999 - **full address**: Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front Street, Keeseville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4182f1ebdfed83f8a2debb6ebf310b388df7b70cca68a680d4ca7ae6d2036fc2-rimg-w300-h168-dc495e30-gmir.jpg?v=1777379695 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration being held? - **A:** Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration takes place on Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Keeseville Free Library, 1721 Front Street, Keeseville, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration? - **A:** Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration is organized by Keeseville Free Library. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Keeseville Community Arts Festival Plein Air Artist Registration is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Keeseville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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