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ALL'APERTO QUICK DRAW

Artists are invited to Lititz Spring Park on September 21st, 2024 to participate in a juried 'quick draw' event. Registration is free and open to all members of the public of all ages and experience levels.

This year's design prompt is to capture the "Spirit of L'Italia." Artists are free to use any 2-dimensional medium to depict their chosen subject(s) and may submit up to three separate works to the jury. The key stipulation is that all work be produced from direct on-site observation "En Plein Air" within the given timeframe.

 

 

AWARDS

First Place: $250

Second Place: $150

Third Place: $75

 

REGULATIONS

Artists may use any medium to creat their 2-dimensional artwork(s), including: oils, acrylics, watercolors, graphite, ink, charcoal, etc.

Each work must be completed within a 2-hour window during L'Italia Festival "En Plein Air" from direct on-site observation. Artists are expected to work by hand, without digital means.

All Artwork will be made available for purchase at the price chosen by the Artist. Each Artist is responsible for matting and packaging their own work.

A 20% commission will be collected to benefit the Keystone Italian Project, a 501(c)3 organization based in Lititz, PA. The PA Sales Tax of 6% will be added to all sales.

The Keystone Italian Project may use images from this event for promotional purposes in print and digital media. However, Artists retain the exclusive right to sell prints of any work they produce.

AGENDA

9:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Artist Check-In

Artist check-in at the Quick Draw stand located next to the Reedy Pavilion in Lititz Springs Park. This is where blank canvases will be stamped.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Quick Draw Active Hours

Artists are free to draw/paint for up to 2-hours per work in the location(s) of their choosing

2:00 PM

Submission Deadline

Each work must be delivered to the Quick Draw stand within 2-hrs of being stamped (and no later than 2:00pm) for display and judging

3:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

Prize winners will be announced on the Main Stage. Artists are dismissed.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Art on Display @ L'Italia Festival

All works to remain on display until the end of L'Italia Festival.

5:00 PM

​End of L'Italia Festival

At 5:00pm, all artwork will be carefully transported to The Log Cabin to be displayed at L'Italia Gala on Sunday 9/22. If any artwork remains unsold by the end of L'Italia Gala, it will be made available for pickup in Lititz from Monday thru Saturday of the following week.

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