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19th Annual Plein Air Festival Call For Entry / Calls & Submissions

Name: 19th Annual Plein Air Festival Call For Entry / Calls & Submissions
Start: 2027-05-08
End: 2027-06-19
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania

Artists are invited to apply for the 19th Annual Plein Air Festival to capture local scenery.

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Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: $25,000
Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania
Exhibition window: May 8, 2027 → Jun 19, 2027

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About

Overview

Wayne Art Center is now accepting applications for its 19th Annual Plein Air Festival, taking place May 2–8, 2027. Acclaimed plein air artist Kimball Geisler serves as the juror, selecting 32 artists from across the country to capture the historic architecture, vibrant cityscapes, scenic waterfronts, and rolling landscapes within a 35-mile radius of Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Key Details

Festival Dates: May 2–8, 2027
Exhibition Dates: May 8 – June 19, 2027
Prizes: $25,000 in cash and industry awards
Culmination Event: Collectors’ Preview Party and Awards Presentation

Media accepted

landscapepainting

Award: $25,000 in cash and industry awards
Theme: Artists are asked to capture the historic architecture, vibrant cityscapes, scenic waterfronts, and rolling landscapes within a 35-mile radius of Wayne, Pennsylvania.
Eligibility: 32 artists will be selected from across the country.

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