Deadline: December 1, 2024
The Crooked Tree Arts Center in Traverse City, Michigan, seeks artists for the national plein air painting festival, Paint Grand Traverse: a plein air affair, now in its sixth year. Paint Grand Traverse is a plein air (outdoor) painting festival and competition featuring 32 artists from across the country.
The Grand Traverse region is located in northwest lower Michigan and is known the world over for its gorgeous scenery, hundreds of miles of Lake Michigan coast, and historic small towns and villages. The largest of these, Traverse City, is nestled on the southern shore of West Grand Traverse Bay, and is home to Crooked Tree Arts Center - Traverse City.
Paint Grand Traverse is presented by Crooked Tree Arts Center. Founded in 1971, CTAC is a community-based arts center serving Northern Michigan from campuses in Traverse City and Petoskey, Michigan. We offer events and classes in visual arts, dance, music, culinary arts, and more.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to all U.S. residents, 18 years and older. All painting media are eligible.
Prizes and Awards
Best of show: $2,500 cash award. A total of $15,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories.
Applicant Timeline
- Submit 5-7 images of recent plein air work online by December 1, 2024 via CallforEntry.org
- Entries will be scored by a panel of jurors, December 2 -17, 2024.
- Notification of acceptance will be sent by December 20.
- Accepted artists must submit a signed letter of agreement, bio, and promotional images by January 19.
- Event dates: June 14 - 21, 2024
- Extended Exhibition dates: June 24 - August 22, 2025 (artists will have option to participate in extended exhibit)
Submission Materials
- Submit 5-7 images of recent plein air artwork, including artwork title, dimensions, medium, and date. Digital images should be cropped to show the painting only - no frame, no background.
- Artist Bio and C.V.
- Artist Statement
- Link to online portfolio (URL) (optional)
Jurors:
A team of five jurors, comprised of practicing artists, teachers, collectors, and curators, will review all submissions. Top scoring entries will be accepted.
Terms and Conditions:
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The call is open to all U.S. residents, 18 years and older.
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All painting media are eligible.
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Submissions must be original works of art created by the artist submitting the work.
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Artists may submit five to seven (5-7) images.
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The Crooked Tree Arts Center galleries are sales galleries and works created during the festival must be for sale. Price is set by the artist. The Crooked Tree Arts Center will retain a 40% commission on all sales.
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A non-refundable fee of $40.00 per artist is required for entry (CTAC members $30.00). CTAC Artist Guild Members can submit their work free of charge. Members and Artist Guild Members: If you need a discount please contact Kristi@crookedtree.org or call CTAC at (231) 941-9488. If you have questions about your membership status, or are interested in becoming a member, please call CTAC at (231) 941-9488. We are unable to provide a refund if you forget to apply coupon code.
Submission Procedure:
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Submit requested application materials via CaFÉ (callforentry.org). Entries must be submitted online via CaFÉ and file formats must meet CaFÉ specifications.
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Jury will be done online.
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Notification will be delivered via email on December 20, 2024.
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Accepted artists must submit a signed letter of agreement by January 19, 2025.
