Plein Air FAQ
A printable Sylvania map, event schedule, & Quick Draw info will be emailed to all participants one month in advance of the event.
DO I HAVE TO CHECK IN ON SUNDAY?
No. You can check in any day / time listed for artist check in and board stamping. You can also send someone else in your place to check in and get your painting surfaces stamped.
Do i have to paint the entire week?
No. You can paint whenever you like around the clock from whenever you check in and get your boards stamped – until it’s time for you to frame and hand in your work for jurying.
can i pre-draw on my canvas?
No. All surfaces must be blank for stamping. Artists are allowed to pre-tone their canvas, or re-prime it, but nothing more.
is there a hotel close by?
The Wingate by Wyndham Sylvania is within short blocks of the galleries and check-in. They are offering registered artists a great discount on rooms. More information is available on the “Plein Air Locations” page.
cAN I TURN IN MY FRAMED PAINTINGS EARLY?
If you can not make the scheduled turn in time (Wednesday, July 31 from 5-7PM), please send someone else in your place to hand in paintings with your completed artwork info sheet.
i registered and can not make the event. what do i do?
We regret we are unable to process refunds after registration. Sylvania Plein Air is a “Rain or Shine” event. If you can not make the event, you are welcome to send someone in your place to pick up your Swag Bag and any Red Bird merchandise purchased at registration the week of the event. Swag bags and merch items not claimed the week of the event are considered abandoned.
do i have to register to paint during the event?
All painting areas are public. We can not demand all artists register. However, only registered artists are allowed to turn in work for the exhibitions, compete for over $10,000 in award money, attend the Meet + Greet, or participate in the Quick Draw. All registered adults also receive an art materials swag bag worth over $100. We highly encourage artists to register to experience the full magic of Plein Air Sylvania and optimize their ability to meet other creatives.
I have framing & board stamping questions.
Check out our Plein Air Exhibition Information page.
When will checks be mailed to artists for awards & artwork sales?
One check will be mailed to artists from Red Bird (The Downtown Sylvania Association) on or before September 23. The check will include all amounts due to the artist for Purchase Prizes, Gallery Sales, and Awards.
Artist Larry Golba
Artist Susan Ritter
Artist Michelle Mears
