Plein Air Paint the Town competition

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How this works: Pre register online anytime before Sunday October 8, 2023 to be a “Featured Artist.” Email a photo of yourself or an example of your work to info@mdca.org and we will add you to our website. This is optional. You do not need to submit material to register early. Check-in at MDCA to get your mediums officially stamped Saturday October 14 or Sunday October 15 between 8:30AM and 11AM in the gallery. You can come upstairs to get stamped (M-F 9AM until 5PM) Max size allowed is 16×20 (two submissions allowed for judging but you can get more than two stamped for the gallery sale) Venture over to the iconic lighthouse, seek a quiet setting along waterfront, Palm Island park, or grab a spot along the bustling sidewalks of the downtown shops to set up and PAINT! Paint on location from dusk to dawn and return your artwork to the Art Center anytime during the week before Saturday October 21 at 12PM. We will award 1st ($100), 2nd ($75), and 3rd ($50) place prizes at 5PM in the MDCA gallery Saturday October 21. A People’s Choice award will be given on Sunday October 29 after tallying votes from gallery guests during the Mount Dora Craft Fair. Where to Check in: Mount Dora Center for the Arts 138 E 5th Ave Mount Dora, Florida Paintings will be displayed for sale in the MDCA gallery through November 12, 2023. Pick up artwork November 12, 2023 9AM-5PM. Paintings that remain will be considered donations to MDCA and are tax deductible.