A spectacular event

Teaching Studios 2nd Annual Plein Air Competition is
being held at Sagamore Hill Historic Preserve in Oyster
Bay, NY - a setting with over 83 acres of beautiful
landscape, as well as the last home of Teddy Roosevelt, a
23 room Victorian structure of frame and brick. The
preserve is located on the beautiful Gold Coast of
northern Long Island.

To see images and read press from last year's event, click here.

How to enter

Entry is by online application only (see link below), and is
limited to a selection of 35 artists. We seek to assemble the
best 35 Plein Air painters possible, in one location, and let
beautiful paintings happen. There will be three prizes given
out for those who make paintings of distinction.

This event will take place, rain or shine.

Click on the images above to see more detailed versions.

Calendar of Events

CALENDAR 2012
Please review carefully

April 21- Online applications accepted
June 20- Deadline for applications
June 25- Selected participants announced via email
July 13- Competition Commences
July 14- Competition Ends at 3pm
July 14 7-9pm Exhibition of selected works
and prizes awarded.

Juror

Erik Koeppel is one of the leading plein air
landscape painters in the US today. He has had
numerous solo exhibitions and has taught Plein Air
workshops for the Hudson River Fellowship of the
Grand Central Academy in NYC. He has been the
subject of feature articles in American Artist
Magazine and Plein Air Magazine.

Prizes

1st Prize:

$1000 award given to the best overall painting, as decided by
our juror.

$750 Plein Air Kit from Jerry’s ArtArama

Also, the Grand Prize winner will be profiled in American Artist Magazine
in their coverage of the event.

2nd Prize:

$550 Plein Air Kit from Jerry’s Artarama, which includes (for example):
Monet French Easel 57067
Charvin Plein Air Set
Vermeer Filbert Set of 5
Vermeer Flat Set of 5
Vermeer Round Set of 5
Creativo Artpak
Large Double Palette Cups
Petite Air-Tight Brush Washer
8"x10" Centurion OP Linen Panels (6 pack)
9"x12" Raphael Linen Panel

3rd Prize

$340 Plein Air Kit from Jerry’s Artarama

ELIGIBILITY

Open to all plein air artists. The juror will select
participants using one criteria: quality of work.

Prospectus:

To enter an online application, click here