Department Head: Ginger Huskey
(865) 660-1160
Schedule Information
Painting Days/Times: Friday, September 11 - Wednesday, September 16 during
operating hours
Judging: Thursday, September 17
Pick-up: Monday, September 21 - 10:00am-4:30pm
Premiums For Class 1
1st - $100.00 2nd - $75.00 3rd - $50.00
Best of Show - Rosette
Novice and Expert Painters are invited to come out with their paints and easels to continue a new tradition of Plein Air at the Tennessee Valley Fair! En Plein Aire, borrowed from the French, is the act of painting in "the open air" or outdoors.
1. Participants must pre-register by Friday, August 28.
2. Registration fee is $20.00, which includes admission to the Tennessee Valley Fair, parking and a 16"x20" canvas. Artists are responsible for all other supplies needed: paint, easels, brushes, etc. (We suggest using acrylic paint for easier and faster drying).
3. Artists can paint on Friday, September 11 to Wednesday, September 16 during normal operating hours.
4. Artists must pick up their Tennessee Valley Fair stamped canvas at the Home Centered activities building (Kerr Building).
5. Artists may come to the fairgrounds on Tuesday to Thursday before the Tennessee Valley Fair officially opens to decide on their location to paint.
6. More information will be sent upon registration. Judging will be Thursday, September 17.
Artist MUST paint a scene, landscape, or object at the Tennessee Valley Fair. Artists not following these rules will be disqualified.
Class 1 - Plein Air At The Fair
Lot
01 - Plein Air At The Fair