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Plein Air Southwest 2025
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MAY 4 - 10, 2025
GALVESTON, TX
CALL FOR ENTRY!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Plein Air Southwest is juried membership paint out event presented by the Outdoor Painters Society. The 2025 event is hosted by Galveston Historical Foundation, Galveston, Texas. Juried artists will compete for $25,000+ in cash and merchandise. Artists paint for 5 days and nights at selected locations within the city of Galveston.
Important dates, deadlines and event schedule
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
JURY FEE:
To be considered for participation in this 7-day event. Artists must submit 3 images representative of their best plein air work and pay a non-refundable $75 jury fee. Applications are processed through onlinejuriedshows.com
THE JURY PANEL
A panel of three will blind jury the applications. Acceptance in PASW is based on the overall quality of work submitted. Event participation will not exceed 50 with a “stand-by” list of 15 in the event of artist cancellations. The decision of jurors is final.
NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:
Artist will receive notification of acceptance or decline by email. Accepted entrants will receive an additional e-mail with instructions and other pertinent data. Submission of application and entry fee constitute agreement with all conditions set forth in this prospectus
ABOUT GALVESTON HISTORICAL FOUNDATION AND THE EVENT
Galveston Historical Foundation (GHF) was formed as the Galveston Historical Society in 1871 and merged with a new organization formed in 1954 as a non-profit entity devoted to historic preservation and history in Galveston County. Over the last sixty years, GHF has expanded its mission to encompass community redevelopment, historic preservation advocacy, maritime preservation, coastal resiliency and stewardship of historic properties. GHF embraces a broader vision of history and architecture that encompasses advancements in environmental and natural sciences and their intersection with historic buildings and coastal life, and conceives of history as an engaging story of individual lives and experiences on Galveston Island from the 19th century to the present day.
PASW Competition artists will have the opportunity to interpret this historic city as only a plein air painter can. Our event takes place during the annual Galveston Historic Home Tour that attracts thousands of visitors to the city. For 7 days, artists will have access to paint on the grounds of the homes on tour as well as special permission to other private locations including the 1877 Tall Ship ELISSA. The Exhibition will be in the Ballroom of the historic 1880 Garten Verein estate. Competition artists will donate a percentage from their sales during the exhibition to the Galveston Historical Foundation.
JUROR OF AWARDS – Kathie Odom
PASW 2025 PARTICIPATION RULES:
HIGHLIGHTS OF EVENT:
RESPONSIBILITY, COMMITMENT, AND LIABILITY OF THE ARTIST
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THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS!
PLATNIUM SPONSORS
Galveston Historical Foundation
http://www.pleinairmagazine.com/
SILVER SPONSORS
HOLBEIN Artist Materials - www.holbeinusa.com
WIND RIVER ARTS - www.windriverarts.com
GOLD SPONSORS
SOURCETEK - https://www.canvaspanels.com