Paint The Point Event Prospectus
August 7 - 10, 2019
Document Contents:
Main Event Prospectus
Nocturne Event Prospectus
Quick Paint Event Prospectus
Main Event Prospectus
Registration
Registration is $50.00, and is open to all artists, with a limit of 45 participants. Registration ends July 1, 2019, or when the participation limit is met, whichever occurs first.
Artists may register online at www.artsmp.org. They may also print out a registration form, and send it, along with a check to:
Arts Mineral Point
P.O. Box 325
Mineral Point, WI 53565
There is no onsite registration.
Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Main Event Check-In and Canvas Stamping
The three Main Event painting days are: Wednesday, August 7; Thursday, August 8; and Friday, August 9. Artists do not need to paint every day to participate in the Main Event.
Artists must check-in at 215 High Street, and have their canvases stamped, between 7:00 am and 10:00 am. If artists need additional canvases stamped, they may return to 215 High Street between 7:00 am and 10:00 am, on any of the three painting days.
Canvases will not be stamped at other times or locations.
Information kits with badges, maps, etc. will be issued when the participants check-in.
Materials
Media may include oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastels or colored pencils. Maximum size of unframed canvas, paper or board: 16" x 20”.
Submissions
Artists may submit two paintings for entry into the Main Event competition that were created over the 3 day (Wednesday - Friday) Main Event period. The two paintings must be submitted at the Main Event exhibit space at 304 High Street, between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm Friday afternoon. The paintings must be stamped, signed, framed and ready for hanging and conform to the size limitation. Paintings must be clearly labeled on the back with artist name, title, and retail selling price. Artists must fill-in the information/price card for each work when submitting the paintings. These cards are provided at the time of painting submission.
Painting Locations
Artists may choose any subject or view anywhere within the rough Township limits of Mineral Point. The township is a much larger area than the city and affords many different vistas. The township and city map, along with an interactive area map, are posted on the www.artsmp.org website. Copies of these maps will be included in the check-in package.
Pricing
Artists will assign a suggested retail price for each painting. This is the price that will be accepted for the artwork.
Jury and Awards
A jury committee, appointed by Arts Mineral Point, will conduct judging for the Main Event Friday afternoon after 4:00 pm. Awards winners will be announced during the Friday Evening reception.
Awards are as follows:
1st prize $1,300.00
2nd prize $1,000.00
3rd prize $800.00
4th prize $550.00
Honorable Mention $450.00
Participating artists will be asked to vote for an Artist’s Choice Award during the Friday evening reception.
Artist’s Choice Award $400.00
Sale
The paintings will be displayed and offered for sale, on Saturday, August 10 from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm at the historic Masonic Temple, 304 High Street.
Replacement Paintings
During the sale, artists may replace sold paintings with other paintings created during the main event part of the competition. Artists will be notified by Paint The Point staff when one of their paintings is sold. The replacement paintings must be stamped, signed, framed and ready for hanging and conform to the size limitation. As with the original entries, replacement paintings must be clearly labeled on the back with artist name, title, and retail selling price. Artists must fill-in the information/price card when submitting the replacement painting.
Commissions
Arts Mineral Point will receive a 35% commission on all sales. Artists will be paid 65% of the final selling price. Payments to artists will be made within two weeks of the event. For example, if a painting is sold for $100.00 the artist will receive $65.00 for the painting.
Post Event Pick-Up
Unsold artwork must be picked up from 304 High Street after 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 12. Any works not picked up will become the property of Arts Mineral Point, Inc.
Liability
Regardless of cause, the artist agrees to bear all risk and expense for any loss, theft or damage to their artwork or other personal property or injury to their person. The artists agrees to be responsible for insuring their artwork, all necessary shipping, and to abide by the rules set forth in this prospectus.
Friday Evening Awards Reception
Artists, plus one guest, are invited to join Arts Mineral Point board members, volunteers and sponsors on Friday evening, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the historic Masonic Temple, 304 High Street, for beverages, great conversation and the Main Event Awards presentation.
Lodging and Other Amenities
Please refer to www.mineralpoint.com for information about Mineral Point lodging. Be aware that rooms fill up quickly so make your reservations early! If you have any questions or comments, please contact us.
Off Easel Sales
Off easel sales are prohibited at any time during any of the Paint The Point events.
Nocturne Event Prospectus
Registration
Registered artists may also participate in the special Nocturne Competition, beginning Wednesday evening, August 7, and ending Thursday morning, August 8.
Check-in
Artists must check-in, Wednesday evening, August 7, between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, at Gray Dog Deli, 215 High Street and have their canvases stamped for the Nocturne Competition.
Materials
Media may include oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastels or colored pencils. Maximum size of unframed canvas, paper or board: 16" x 20”.
Location
Artists must paint within a specific geographic area in the Mineral Point historic commercial district defined by the map in the information kit.
Submission
Artists must submit their one completed painting at the exhibit venue, 304 High Street, by 10:00 am Thursday morning, August 8. The painting must be stamped, signed, framed, ready for hanging and must conform to the size limitation. The painting must be clearly labeled on the back with artist name, title, and retail selling price. Artists must include a information/price card when submitting paintings. Pricing format will be the same as the Main Event Pricing.
Jury and Awards
Judging for the Nocturne event will be conducted Thursday afternoon by the jury committee appointed by Arts Mineral Point. The award winners will be announced during the Friday evening Awards Reception.
Awards are as follows:
Winner $300.00
2nd Prize $150.00 Richeson Certificate
Quick Paint Event Prospectus
Registration
Artists who registered and participated for the Main Event are automatically entered in the Saturday Morning Quick-Paint Competition.
Check-in
Artists must check-in, between 7:00 am and 8:00 am, at the Gray Dog Deli, 215 High Street and have their canvases stamped.
Materials
Media may include oils, acrylics, watercolors, gouache, pastels or color pencils. Maximum size of unframed canvas, paper or board: 16" x 20”.
Location
Artists must paint within a specific geographic area in the Mineral Point historic commercial district defined by the map in the information kit.
Horn Start
Artists may start painting at the sound of the horn at 8:00 am.
Horn Stop
Artists must stop painting at the sound of the 10:00 am horn.
Submission
Artists must submit their one completed painting at the historic Masonic Temple, 304 High Street, before 11:00 am. The painting must be stamped, signed, framed, and must conform to the size limitations. The painting must be clearly labeled on the back with artist name, title, and retail selling price. Artist must include the information/price card when submitting the painting. Pricing format will be the same as the Main Event Pricing. Artists must supply an easel to display the painting. Weather permitting, easels will be arranged along the sidewalk from the exhibit venue. If weather does not permit an outdoor open-air exhibit, easels will be erected in an oval inside the exhibit venue.
Jury and Awards
A jury committee, appointed by Arts Mineral Point, will conduct the Quick Paint event judging Saturday after 11:00am. Award winners will be announced at the venue after jury deliberation.
Awards are as follows:
1st prize $300.00
2nd prize $150.00
3rd prize $ 125.00
Quick Paint Sale
The paintings will be displayed on easel and will be offered for sale after awards are announced, untll 6:00 pm. Saturday, August 10. Unsold paintings must be picked up after 6:00 pm.
Arts Mineral Point PO Box 325 Mineral Point, Wisconsin 53565 contact@artsmp.org (608) 285-2958