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Plein Air West Reading 2021 will be a juried competition. From entries received between 1/1 and 3/1/21, judge Dan Graziano will select 30 artists to capture en plein air the character of Berks County, Pennsylvania–an area rich in scenic beauty, cultural diversity and history
Conditions permitting, it will open on June 19 as the keystone event of Art on the Avenue, West Reading’s popular one-day street festival. $3500+ in awards include two $1000 first prizes: one for best W. Reading scene, the other best anywhere in Berks County. The show will then run as the featured exhibit at Art Plus Gallery through July 4th weekend.
A number of generous supporters of the arts have offered to open their private homes to visiting artists. Host housing is limited, so accepted artists will be matched with available accommodations in the order in which their entries were received.
Conditions permitting, it will open on June 19 as the keystone event of Art on the Avenue, West Reading’s popular one-day street festival. $3500+ in awards include two $1000 first prizes: one for best W. Reading scene, the other best anywhere in Berks County. The show will then run as the featured exhibit at Art Plus Gallery through July 4th weekend.
A number of generous supporters of the arts have offered to open their private homes to visiting artists. Host housing is limited, so accepted artists will be matched with available accommodations in the order in which their entries were received.
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Submit 3 jpgs of your plein air artwork done in the last 3 years with entry fee of $30
Deadline for entries: March 1 Juror's selections announced: March 15 |
THE BROAD BRUSH
Plein Air West Reading (PAWR) began in 2016 with a dozen artists painting scenes along Penn Avenue. Since then it has grown to become the keystone attraction of Art on the Avenue and one of the region's premiere fine art events.
Originally co-sponsored with the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation, the 2021 event will be produced by Art Plus Gallery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit artist cooperative, with the generous support of patrons, volunteers and a very engaged arts community.
AWARDS
First Place, Best Berks County: $1000
First Place, Best West Reading: $1000
Second Place: $700
Third Place: $400
Honorable Mentions (2): $200
People Choice Award: $100
Plus theme-specific awards from event sponsors
Originally co-sponsored with the West Reading Community Revitalization Foundation, the 2021 event will be produced by Art Plus Gallery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit artist cooperative, with the generous support of patrons, volunteers and a very engaged arts community.
AWARDS
First Place, Best Berks County: $1000
First Place, Best West Reading: $1000
Second Place: $700
Third Place: $400
Honorable Mentions (2): $200
People Choice Award: $100
Plus theme-specific awards from event sponsors
- Registration is $30, and the field will be limited to 30 artists. Details on demos, activities and any additional awards will be provided to registered artists in May.
- Paint Tue-Fri ANYWHERE in Berks County.
- Intake will be Friday afternoon, noon-2:00. Submit up to 3 pieces. All must be framed and wired for hanging.
- Conditions permitting, awards will be presented at a Patrons Preview Party Friday evening.
- All submitted artwork must be for sale. Sales will be subject to a 30% commission, which will be considered a donation to Art Plus Gallery, a 501(c)(3) non-profit art gallery.
- On Saturday morning, the Plein Air West Reading exhibit moves to a large tent as the showcase event in Art on the Avenue.
- Participating artists are encouraged to help co-host the exhibit and talk with visitors about their art.
- The People’s Choice Award will be presented at the tent at 6:30pm.
