Painting the Town
Plein air painters in Essex County are invited to join in Painting the Town of Marblehead during the summer Festival of Arts. For those who pre-register, you will begin the day at 8:30 AM with a courtesy continental breakfast, held in the historic cellar of the King Hooper Mansion. This is a popular opportunity to network with other artists. After breakfast, you’ll receive a boxed lunch to take with you as you proceed to your selected location.
Upon completion of your painting, you may return your
framed, ready-to-hang work to the King Hooper Mansion, either before 5 PM that day or between 9 and 10 AM the following day.
Awards: Works will be judged, with ribbons and cash awards:
Best of Show: $125
Outstanding Work: $50
You may offer your works for sale, with 20% commission to the Marblehead Festival of Arts.
Location: Marblehead Arts Association, King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead.
Artists may pre-register for this event. Send your name, street address, phone number, and email address to:
8:30 AM: Registration and Artists' Breakfast
Please complete two copies of the Registration Form. Entry fee is $10.00
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM: Artists paint the town.
A box lunch is provided.
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Drop-off
Drop off framed, ready-to-hang work; or drop off Saturday morning.
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM: Drop off framed, ready-to-hang work
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Exhibit set-up and judging
2:00 PM: Public Reception and Awards Ceremony
2:30 PM to 5:00 PM: Painting the Town Exhibit
Noon to 5:00 PM: Painting the Town Exhibit
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM: Painting the Town Exhibit
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