Call for artists
Fresh Paint: A Plein Air Experience with Capizzo seeks artists to participate in a multi-day, outdoor painting event taking place in the Saugatuck-Douglas area. Artists have a total of 6 days (August 31 - Sept 5) to complete their paintings with two competitions taking place on Friday (Quick Draw) and Saturday (The Main Event/Opening Reception). All framed paintings completed during the Fresh Paint week will be eligible for display and selling at Capizzo beginning on Thursday.
Things to know:
All artists can apply via Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/call-for-plein-air-artists-tickets-1998896712877 .
The event is limited to 40 artists so please submit your application soon!
Application deadline: August 23 at 11:30pm
Show Dates: August 31 - September 14, 2026
Painting Week: August 31 - September 5
Quick Draw Event: September 4, 1:00 - 4:00 pm, public reception 6-8pm
Main Event: September 5, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, public reception 5-7pm
Artist Demonstration: September 2, 2-4pm, Jim Johnson at Capizzo Studio
Artist Demonstration: September 3, 2-4pm, Henry Arthur Jens at Wicks Park
Artists are welcome to participate in one or both events!
Quick Draw entry fee: $30 (this fee guarantees your artwork is shown on the walls September 4, for the remainder of the show there will be a dedicated table where they will be displayed)
Main Event entry fee: $45 (this fee guarantees that your artwork will be displayed on the walls for the duration of the show)
A map of locations suggestions for each day of painting will be provided at check-in.
Check-in at Capizzo is required on your first day of painting. Be prepared with your canvases/substrates for date stamping on the back side. Date stamping will take the form of picture record at morning check in. This ensures that artists paint and submit work completed only during the week of the event. Participating artists are solely responsible for their own paints, canvas or substrates, easel or painting set-up and framing materials.
Artists will need to bring the finished pieces in ready to hang format. This means that the pieces are framed or edges are finished (canvas only if not framed). Framing is highly encouraged. If the artwork is on canvas and not framed, the edges must be finished. Hanging hardware is up to the artist to add, sawtooth is acceptable for small lightweight pieces but hanging wire is preferred.
**Note: plein air frames in either black or gold will be available for purchase up to 2 weeks prior to the start of the event on 8/31/26 though Frames for Friends in Douglas, standard sizes only, 8x10” or 9x12” or 11x14". **
Up to 8 paintings, created during painting week, will be accepted for show at the gallery. Additional to the 8 paintings during painting week, one from the quick draw event and one from the main event will be accepted for show. Exceptions can be made for smaller artworks.
Artists are encouraged and welcome to drop off finished works at Capizzo Studio throughout painting week, as sale of finished work will begin on Thursday, September 3rd.
Artists will determine pricing for their paintings. Capizzo Studio’s policy is that 60% of the sale price goes to the artist before taxes, 40% will go to the gallery.
Artists are encouraged to post and tag Capizzo on their social media accounts as well as send images and video to jacquelyn@capizzostudio.com for posting on the Capizzo Plein Air page to announce their participation and progress throughout the week.
Any questions, contact jacquelyn@capizzostudio.com
