Paint the Town Plein Air Festival 2026
City of Ottawa Arts Committee
August 3, 2026 (6 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Ottawa, IL, USA (downtown + Nell's Woodland)
Second annual Paint the Town en plein air festival in Ottawa, Illinois (Sep 11–13, 2026) — scenic tours, all-day painting, and $5,000 in Nelson-donated prizes with awards at Nell's Woodland September 13; 50% artist commission on sales.
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Second annual Paint the Town en plein air festival in Ottawa, Illinois (Sep 11–13, 2026) — scenic tours, all-day painting, and $5,000 in Nelson-donated prizes with awards at Nell's Woodland September 13; 50% artist commission on sales.
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National plein air painters 18+; must paint on location within Ottawa, IL city limits Saturday September 12, 2026. One submitted piece per artist for judging. Any traditional plein air medium.
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$5,000 prize pool: Best in Show $2,000; 2nd $1,000; 3rd $600; 4th $400; four Judge's Choice $250
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$25