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F á i l t e, W i l k o m m e n, B i e n v e n u e, W e l c o m e !
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Seven spectacular paint-outs are the core of Art in the Open 2013 featuring some of the most stunning scenery, charming villages and historic towns South-East Ireland has to offer. The list includes Carne Beach, Ballymore, Ballyhack, Bunclody, Hook Head, Enniscorthy, and Wexford. Participating artists will celebrate in paint the landscape of the south-east and compete for over €5000 in awards. Blank canvas/ paper will be validated daily at each paint-out and only paintings from these or paintings made on any evening of the festival in Wexford town will be eligible for submission to exhibit. Non-participants are welcome to come along to see the artists at work en plein air and appreciate the creative process at first hand as well as to attend the festival exhibition of completed paintings at Greenacres Gallery, Wexford, from Monday 5th August.
A bus will be available to carry participants to and from each day's venue and anyone wishing to avail of a seat should book it in good time.
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Art in the Open workshops feature some of the best-known painters from several countries who will be participating in the 2013 festival and giving the opportunity to learn from them on location as they demonstrate and explain aspects of their approach to plein air landscape. Select the workshop link for details of artists, times and venues on offer.
The workshop format and medium will differ according to the tutor but all workshops will include a demonstration and some will include time for students to paint and receive one-to-one tuition and advice. Each workshop lasts 3 hours and is limited to 12 students, ensuring a valuable and meaningful learning experience. Priority will be given to artists who have registered for the festival.
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Join in the fun with the AITO Quick Draw on Saturday 3rd August. This year, Enniscorthy will be the venue for this timed charity event as artists have just two hours to complete a painting in or near the Market Square. There are several sponsored prizes from local businesses to win as this test of skill and nerve has always proven as popular with the public as with artists. At the sound of the steward's horn, participants put down their brushes and line up their easels for half an hour of judging, prizes and an on-street sale of paintings as fresh as a punnet of Wexford strawberries. Proceeds of an affordable entry fee (payable on the day) and 10% commission on sales will be presented to charity.
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In 2012, over 100 artists travelled from 12 countries to take part, making Art in the Open Europe's largest annual plein air event and a truly international festival. With the artists already committed to attend, 2013 promises to surpass it. Acrylics, oils, pastels and watercolours are all represented by outstanding artists and all manner of styles and interpretations are encouraged.
Many painters return for a second, third or fourth visit attracted by all this festival has to offer including wonderful scenery, awards, workshops and the chance to rub shoulders with so many artists but chiefly for the fun and friendship that is generated. Painting outdoors may be daunting and frustrating at first but anyone over 18 years of age may register for this event and will find it an inspirational experience to take part.
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Exhibition
Art in the Open is a unique opportunity to acquire paintings featuring some of the South-East's best-loved places painted by some wonderfully talented artists. The work shown in Greenacres Gallery will be 250 of the finest paintings made throughout the week of the festival with each artist entitled to submit up to 3 paintings. Often of modest size and affordably priced, good plein air paintings have a directness and authentic atmosphere which makes them prized by collectors. Patrons of the festival can avail of a generous discount on paintings priced over €250 and enjoy the pick of the show at the Sponsors' Preview.
Visitors who may have seen a painting on the easel and perhaps met the artist at work can now see the finished piece. This public involvement and the fascination of comparing the myriad styles and interpretations on display makes for a uniquely popular, must-see exhibition.
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• Free Barbeque with live music.• Saturday Night meal in The Irish National Heritage Park. • Plein Air Lecture in Wexford's new Library. • The Painter's Pint; an evening venue to relax and chat. • Lecture "The Business of Painting"; how to survive and thrive. • Painter's Clinic evening when professionals give a constructive assessment of your work. • Farewell picnic paint-out on the Tuesday 6th August • Evening life-drawing sessions. • Children's events. • Wexford walking tours. • Or just take a day off to enjoy golf, the beach or whatever you please.
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