2023 Edisto Plein Air Paint Out

Artist Prospectus

In this open event, all painters and mediums are welcome.

After four days of painting en plein air, painters are invited to display their completed works at the Wet Paint Art Show & Sale on Saturday, October 14th. Collectors and the public are invited to attend this impressive display of Plein Air paintings to both view and purchase the unique works that highlight the incredible beauty of coastal South Carolina. Painters are encouraged to invite their collectors to come to the show on Saturday. The show will be held in the Edisto Civic Center where there is plenty of room in the auditorium for an artists’ reception and viewing of all of the paintings.

All submitted art to the art show must be for sale and will be entered into a judged plein air painting competition.

If you or your business would like to sponsor an award, contact Camille Lemon.

Details

• Registration is limited to the first 100 artists.   After that, interested artists may add their names to a waitlist registration form. 

• Early Bird check-in is at the Edisto Civic Center from 10:00-12:00PM on October 11. 

• Check in will also be available at the opening reception the afternoon of Wednesday, October 11 between 5:00 and 7:00 pm (or if needed, between 9:00 and 10:00 am Thursday at the Civic Center), to have canvas/ paper stamped prior to beginning work to be eligible for entry in the Saturday show and sale. 

• Paintings must be two-dimensional. Oils, acrylics, watercolor, gouache, ink, mixed media, and pastels are all acceptable.

• All paintings must be done “en plein air” outside, in natural lighting during the time frame of the event.  Interiors are acceptable in the event of difficult weather.

• Artists may stamp an unlimited number of canvases/boards/papers but will submit only up to two pieces for the Wet Paint Show and Sale and awards. 

• Canvases must be free of images prior to stamping, though a solid base coat of paint is allowed. 

• All work is to be wired for hanging and framed with an open back to facilitate viewing of the festival stamp on the back. No exceptions will be accepted. Unframed gallery wraps will be accepted. No sawtooth hangers.

• All work must be turned in with paperwork between 10-11 am Saturday October 14, at the Edisto Civic Center.

• All event sales are to be handled by the artists. The Edisto Art Guild will take no commissions.

• Payment to artists for awards will be mailed within 14 days after the event ends.

• Artists may paint at a variety of locations of their choosing as long as they are “Over the Bridge” on Edisto Island or the Town of Edisto Beach.

• Past winning work has included everything from street scenes to local landmarks, farm fields, trees, to scenic vistas and marshscapes.

  NOTE: Since you never know when you’ll do your best work, make sure that during the paint out you always use a substrate showing the EAG 2023 stamp on the back.

  
  

  Event Schedule

  Wednesday, October 11:

   Artist check-in from 10:00-12:00 PM (Edisto Civic Center)

   Artist/Sponsor Social 5:00-7:00 pm (late check-in available at this time)

   Artists continue painting through until Saturday turn in.

  Saturday, October 14:

   10:00 AM: all work must be turned in with completed paperwork between 10:00 and 11:00 AM at the Civic Center. Art may be turned in earlier by appointment.

   1:00 PM: Judging

   2:00 PM: Awards Announced, Sponsors’ Viewing and Reception

   3:00-5:00 PM: General Public Admitted

   5:00-6:00 PM: Artists collect any unsold paintings

  Event Fees:

  $35 Early bird registration - through May 31, 2023

  $45 June 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023

  Cancellation policy: a 100% refund will be issued if artists cancel on or before August 31, 2023.

For a printable document, find the Artist Prospectus in the link below:

waitlist form for the “2023 Edisto Plein Air Paint Out” is below

Information for Buyers and Sponsors

The festival will conclude on October 14th with an exhibition and sale of the art created over the four days of painting. Past Wet Paint shows have included both emerging as well as established professional artists. This is a unique opportunity to purchase art depicting Lowcountry landmarks and landscapes and meet the local and regional painters.

The general public may view the Wet Paint Show & Sale on Saturday, October 14th between 3:00 - 5:00 pm. All pieces must remain on display until 5:00 pm. Each artist is responsible for their own sales. The Edisto Art Guild (EAG) takes no commission.

Sponsors

Enjoy special benefits including advertising opportunities and the opening social while supporting the outreach of the EAG in our community. Click below to download details on our artist award sponsorship program and/or contact Camille Lemon to sign up as a sponsor,

Edisto Plein Air Competition

All submitted art to the Wet Paint Art Show & Sale (see information below) will be entered into a “blind” plein air painting competition.

Judging Panel: Judging will be performed by a panel of 2-3 judges who are broadly considered to be knowledgeable in the field of plein air painting. Submitted paintings should not be signed until after they have been judged.

Awards Ceremony: The EAG will announce the awards at 2pm Saturday during the public exhibition and art sale.

Awards include: Cash and in-kind sponsor donations of artist materials. EAG expects to award $3000 in cash prizes for 2023.

Lodging

Numerous lodging options are available to meet a variety of tastes and budgets. We recommend making arrangements early, as demand can be high in the fall.

Visit the Edisto Chamber of Commerce for lodging information.

See additional links below for more lodging information.

VACASA: Edisto Island, SC, 29438 Phone: 843-869-2151 or 866-713-2154

EDISTO SALES & RENTALS REALTY: 1405 Palmetto Blvd., Edisto Island, SC 29438 Phone: 843-869-2527/ 866-856-6538

CAROLINA ONE VACATION RENTALS: 400 Highway 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-2516 / 800-945-9667

EXTRA HOLIDAYS BY WYNDHAM: 1 King Cotton, Edisto Beach, SC 29438 843-869-4500

VACATION RENTALS BY OWNER (vrbo)

CAMPING at EDISTO BEACH STATE PARK: 8377 State Cabin Rd, Edisto Island, SC 29438 843.869.2156