Paint the Cape artists competition deadline extended
The Arts announces an extended deadline of Oct. 15 for artists to submit applications for the multi-day “en plein air” artistic competition and art exhibition.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Cape Coral Community Foundation, a 501C(3), non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the public well-being and to improving the quality of life in the greater Cape Coral community. Held in conjunction with the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts, from Jan. 3 through 10, 2010 the project is a partnership between the Cape Coral Festival of the Arts, The Alliance for the Arts, Realmark Development, LLC and the Harbour View Gallery, LLC.
There are two events in which artists can participate, the plein air competition and the “Quick Draw” paint out. Artists selected for the Plein Air competition can win substantial monetary prizes. First place is $750, second place is$500 and third place is $250.
“The best part,” says Shirley Hales, Paint the Cape Project Director and President of the Harbour View Gallery, “is the fact that the proceeds benefit the programs of local Cape Coral Community Foundation.”
The preview reception and artists awards ceremony on Friday, Jan. 8, is catered by Rumrunners Restaurant and will be held in the beautiful Pavilion at the Marina at Cape Harbour. Artwork remains on display at the Pavilion throughout the weekend for sale to the general public.
Wine Styles is hosting a tasting of premium wines on Saturday, Jan. 9. The week-long festivities culminate on Sunday Jan. 10 with the “Quick Draw? paint out and auction at the Cape Harbour Expo Island. Students receive a special register fee for the “Quick Draw” paint out.
Other sponsors and contributors to Paint the Cape include Cape Coral Art and Frame, Happenings Magazine, What’s Up Cape Coral and the Harbour View Gallery, LLC.
For information about the event, how to register, make a contribution or become a sponsor, go to the Paint the Cape Web site at: www.paintthecape.com.