The Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out

RULES & REGULATIONS:

Paintings for the juried show may include river scenes, landscapes, marshes, wildlife and wildflowers along the Chattahoochee River.

• All paintings must be executed on site, out-of-doors, during the three days of August 12 – 14.  
• An unlimited number of pieces may be worked on during the contest dates, but only 2  pieces may be submitted for contest judging and exhibit.

Submitted pieces will be shown at a special reception on August 15. Works may be in Oils, acrylics, pastels, and water media.  No photography or non-paint media allowed.

Cash awards:

• Best In Show ….. $1,000
• 2nd Place ……  …. $  500
• 3rd Place …   ……. $ 250
• Honorable Mentions – at judges discretion

Entry Fee:  $35.00

DEADLINE:  No acceptances after August 1, 2009;

Checks Payable to:  Roswell CVB

Checks, Money Orders, Visa and MasterCard accepted

LODGING:  

Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell  - Host Hotel
909 Holcomb Bridge Road
Roswell, GA 30076
770-817-1414; www.holidayinn.com/roswellga
Reserve under Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out
$89 per night + tax

Dining:

Restaurants are abundant throughout Roswell. Continental cuisine, down-home cooking, southern BBQ, cozy tea rooms, ice cream parlors and more. For a quick bite or a leisurely meal, Roswell is “The” place to dine.

Exhibit & Awards:

• Only art created on-site, during the Great Chattahoochee River Paint Out, will be considered for exhibition and awards.
• You may choose two pieces to enter in the show for judging.

Artists Must Provide:

• Prepared painting surface (Canvas, boards, paper, etc.)
• Artwork will need to be framed suitable for hanging. Each artist must bring their own frames, mats, and supplies in order to have their work(s) ready for exhibit by 8 A.M. on August 15.
• Although there will be special lodging fees available and special arrangements with some area restaurants, artists are responsible for their lodging and food.

Registration & Welcome Reception

• Tuesday, August 11, from 7 - 9 P.M.
• Artists will pick up their information packets as they register.
• Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell

General Information about the area:

In Roswell, Georgia, History and Nature go hand-in-hand.  A 640 acre historic district, filled with antebellum homes, historic tours, antiques and uniques, fine restaurants, art galleries, theatres, and more, is linked to the trails of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area by the Vickery Creek Covered Pedestrian Bridge.  Please access the following links for additional information:

www.visitroswellga.com

www.nps.gov/chat/naturescience/index.htm