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Back Bay Quick Draw Competition and Sale 2024



Congratulations to our winners and thank you to judge Mark Jacobucci, our sponsors and all the participants fo this year's Quick Draw!


1st Place - Back Bay Breakthrough,” Oil Painting, Victoria Huff

2nd Place - Big Canyon Homes,” Watercolor, Kevin Davidson

3rd Place - Back Bay Eye Candy,” Oil Painting, Kymberlee Stanley


The winners took home cash and prizes totaling more than $1,000 this year, thanks to our generous sponsors!


And of course, a huge thank you to our co-hosts and partners, 


Orange County Parks 

and

Newport Bay Conservancy







Saturday, July 13, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

*New* Painting Location: Big Canyon at Back Bay Drive 

& Awards & Display at the Muth Interpretive Center 2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660


Open to all artist: SOCALPAPA Members Fee $30   Non Members Fee $45

All artist must register for the event by July 6th, 2024


Benefits 

Chance to win cash and prizes valued over $1,000.00 

Top 20 paintings will be displayed in Muth Center July 13 through July 19

Chance to sell your art, 65% of sales go to artist, 35% is a donation to the Newport Bay Conservancy

Lunch and water provided to all artists

Quick Draw Judges: Mark Jacobucci



8 am-9am Artist check in and canvases are stamped at Big Canyon

11:00 am -11:30 am Artist check back in at Muth Center, no later than 11:30 am

11:30 pm - 12:30 pm artist frame paintings

12-12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 pm Awards


Rules

Register by July 6, 2024

All painting must be framed and wired for hanging. (No sawtooth hangers)

Only one artwork can be entered, frame size not to exceed 24 inches on any one side. Only paintings done in Big Canyon will be accepted. Map will be provided. Paintings must be picked up July 19, after the artist's reception. All artists who enter paintings are invited to the reception.


Sales for the Quick Draw Show will be handled by the NBC with a 35% commission to the NBC. 65% sales to artist. NBC will also collect and pay sales tax and send payments to artists 4 weeks after show ends or with Zelle.




Disclosure

Insurance is the responsibility of the artist. Neither Southern California Plein Air Painters Association, NBC, Muth Center, O.C. Parks nor any of their members will assume liability for loss, theft, or damage during all phases of this event. Artists participating in the Juried Show agree to allow Southern California Plain Air Painters Association and NBC reproduction privileges of the artist’s award winning art for purposes of education, fund raising, and publicity. Contact Anne Kupillas or Randi Moran



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