
Our First Annual
Plein Air Competition
Ready to come Paint Mono County?
When the fall colors paint the Sierras in shades of gold, we invite you to capture the beauty of our region in this plein air competition, the first of many to come! Paint in the outdoors, and take part in daily events and workshops, and finish off with a celebratory reception. $4000 in prize money up for grabs!
Event days
More information and details coming soon!

SEP 31
Early Bird
Welcome Night
Artist Gathering at Gallery
OCT
1
Kick Off
Artist Check-in
Orientation
Start Painting
OCT
2
Paint
Scope out locations
Paint!
OCT
3
Paint
Paint on location
Attend optional Workshops
Celebrate
Paint
Submissions
Artwork Judging
Reception & Exhibit
Awards & Silent Auction
OCT
4
All artists welcome!
Entry Fee: $75
Includes one competition entry, one ticket to the reception, with one drink ticket & light appetizers
Additional Reception Tickets: $35
Includes one ticket to the reception, with one drink ticket & light appetizers
Prizes
First: $2,000
Second: $1,000
Third: $750
Honorable Mention: $250
The Reception and Kick Off events will take place at Mono Arts Council Gallery and Community Arts Center in Mammoth Lakes.