Join Crooked Tree Arts Center in Downtown Bay Harbor for a Plein Air (outdoor) Paint-Out & Wet Paint Sale on September 16 & 17 as part of the Balloons Over Bay Harbor festivities.
INFO FOR ARTISTS:
CANVAS STAMPING & PREPARATION
All canvases and substrates (maximum 3 per artist, but only 1 may be submitted) must be pre-stamped.
Stamping will take place at CTAC-Petoskey's front desk on Monday – Friday, September 12 – 16, during business hours (10 AM – 5 PM).
Canvases may be toned before stamping, but we respectfully ask you do not begin formally painting until Friday, September 16th, onsite in Bay Harbor, after your canvas has been stamped.
Artwork can be submitted at the check-in station from Noon - 1 PM on Saturday the 17th. See map and schedule of events for more info.
WHERE TO PAINT
You may paint in any PUBLIC space in downtown Bay Harbor, at any time on Friday, September 16, and the morning of Saturday, September 17. Please do not access private residences or lawns.
Locations of note:
• Sunset Beach
• The Marina & Boat Launch (where hot air balloons will be staged)
• The grounds at Inn at Bay Harbor
• Friday evening “Glow Bash” for painting nocturnes at the Marina
• Main Street shops & food trucks
• Please see the full schedule of events for additional activities and locations
PARKING
Free parking is available in several lots in Bay Harbor. Balloons Over Bay Harbor is a popular event and parking fills quickly. We encourage you to arrive early to secure parking near your desired location to avoid carrying your easels and supplies long distances.
ARTWORK CHECK-IN
Completed and ready-to-hang artwork must be turned into the artist check-in table from Noon - 1 PM on Saturday, September 17, near the boat launch on Main Street in Downtown Bay Harbor (see map). Look for the CTAC logo flags!
WET PAINT SALE
The Wet Paint Sale will take place near the boat launch on Main Street from 2 – 4 PM on Saturday, September 17th.
All sales are split commission, with 60% going to the artist and 40% retained by CTAC.
CTAC will absorb all processing and credit card fees from the retained percentage.
Artists are responsible for pricing all artwork. For large or heavy paintings, we respectfully ask you to leave your easel for display purposes.
Artists must pick up unsold artwork at 4 PM at the conclusion of the sale.
ARTIST AWARDS
An independent juror will award prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Prizes are as follows:
First Place: $500
Second Place: $300
Third Place: $200