Humboldt Open Paint Out 2024

A judged member & non-member competition

Online Entry Form

September 30th - October 18th

Rules Governing the Exhibition

Paint Out Contest: Monday, September 30th – Saturday, October 5th
Arts Alive: October 5th
Pickup Day: Saturday, October 19th

Judge: Chuck Pyle

http://www.charlespyle.net/

The Redwood Art Association invites one and all to the sixth annual Humboldt Open Paint Out. The Judge for this exhibition is Chuck Pyle - www.charlespyle.net

Artists are invited to paint some of the most dramatic scenery in all of North America. Back by popular demand the event runs from Monday, September 30th - Saturday, October 5th, 2024, the show will remain up for one week after the contest. Humboldt County offers many vistas including the dramatic coastal cliffs off Scenic Drive in Trinidad or descend trails to capture the crashing waves off of the isolated beaches. Popular locations to set up an easel would include Patrick’s Point, the Eel River Valley, the Arcata Marsh, Moonstone Beach, Ferndale, the meandering backroads of Humboldt County, or the magnificent redwood forest. Awards will be presented on October 5th.

Awards

Best of Show David Orrin Smith Moonstone Beach 11:40-1:40

Best Body of Work Cesar Sandoval

1st Place Cleo Villet Over Little River; 2nd Place Wendy Franklin Jeni Sue’s Pond; 3rd Place Makenna Karp Moonstone Beach

Best Watercolor: Anna Duffy White Dahlias; Best Oil: Steve Taylor The Marina; Best Acrylic: Joseph Cohee Temple Above Eel River; Best Pastel: Mary Porter Moonstone Rocks; Best Mixed Media: Katie Pasquini Hidden Cove; Best Representational Art: Cleo Villett Over Eel River; Rick Tolley Award: Steve Taylor State Beach; Richard Stockwell Award: Wendy Franklin Moonstone Morning Reflections; Julieann Johnson Award: Anna Duffy White Dahlias; The Art Center Arcata Award: Cesar Sandoval Baker Beach Bella Vista