The Stars of Texas Juried Art Exhibit will host their 9th Annual Paint-Off Competition on Saturday, February 8th. Artists who are 18 years-old and Texas residents are invited to compete by entering and completing a painting on site within 6 hours.
The top two artists will receive cash prizes, the $500 Big Country Ford Lincoln Paint-Off Best Overall Award and the $250 Big Country Ford Lincoln Paint-Off Award of Excellence.
Registration will take place from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 8th at the Depot Civic and Cultural Center. Entry fee is $25 and includes a light lunch.
Entries of any 2D media (except photography) are accepted. Only tasteful subject matter will be considered. Artists may work from life, plein air, personal photo, or value study.
Participants are required to register and have their painting surface stamped before painting. No unstamped surfaces will be considered. Painting may begin on Saturday after the artist is registered and surface is stamped.
The Paint-off will be held in the ballroom of the Depot. Overflow area will be provided at the Art Center, 215 Fisk Avenue, Brownwood. Outdoor plein air painters will have designated sites.Artists may offer their works for sale by silent auction. Bidding will close before judging begins. Artists may set opening bid, and a 25% fee will be collected on all paintings sold.
All stamped works must be entered for jury at the Depot ballroom by 3:30 p.m., February 8, 2014. Judging begins at 3:30 p.m. Awards will be announced at 4:00 p.m. same day. Work should be displayed unframed on an easel. Artists must supply their easels and keep equipment compact. No early setups please.
