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The Paint the Town Committee would like to thank the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, Colon Orchards, the Lavender Farm and Heartland Antiques for graciously supporting our artists in welcoming them to come paint at your location..
Thank you also to Pizza Madness, Larry & Beryl Baker, Tom and Peg Piltingsrud and Big D's Florence for providing food and/or hosting! All the hands that come together to make this event possible. AND, most of all, thank you to all the artists who participated and turned in terrific work! There are so many nice pieces! ART SALE and EXHIBITION is open to the public at the Bell Tower 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday. Come look at your convenience the exhibition will be open until November 30th. For those wanting to purchase art there are a number of great pieces still available for purchase - from both established professional artists and promising emerging artists. |
2020 PAINT THE TOWN
Enjoy 6 days of plein air fun amid the charming sights in and around historic downtown Florence Colorado. An expanded painting area provides subject opportunities that include, river scenes; harvest themes; fall foliage; rock outcroppings; pastoral scenes; rugged mountains; wildlife; unique architecture, antiques & artifacts; ponds and wetlands; mine ruins; and other picturesque subjects to delight your artistic imagination. One day is set aside exclusively for painting downtown Florence which provides the artist the opportunity to
capture their interpretation of the sights, shops, architecture, and people. Additional painting locations outside of the boundary area include the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (Canon City), The Lavender Farm (Canon City), Colon Orchards (Canon City). Of interest within the boundaries are Blue Heron Ponds, Heartland Gardens in Florence, Florence Pioneer Park, Florence River Park, Pathfinder Regional Park, Florence Mountain Park as well as the Museum, Antique Shops and other areas with in the Town of Florence.
The Quick Draw Competition at a Mystery Location on Saturday afternoon promises unique scenery
but will not be announced until right before the competition begins.
Entry fee includes entrance fees, 6 days of painting, Quick Draw Entry and Lavender Farm Lunch Get Together courtesy of Pizza Madness Pizza, Florence Arts Council and the Lavender Farm (Pizza Madness Pizza & Salad / F.A.C. drinks & the lovely ambiance and setting of the Lavender Farm), Artist Dinner on the Range, hosted by Tom & Peg Piltingsrud, Friday afternoon lunch for artists and patrons provided by Larry and Beryl Baker and Florence Arts Council.
Awards Ceremony and Exhibit Opening on Saturday October 17, 2020.
Art Sale and Exhibit which displays October 17th to December 1st, 2020 at the Bell Tower.
Our Judge this year is Tracy Miller (traceymillerfineart.com)
Tracy strives to capture the essence and spirit of the animals she paints through bold brushwork, color and strategic use of negative space. She holds a BA in Art, spent several years as a gallery owner and now paints full time. Her prints are sold in Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Home Sense of Canada and other retailers around the world. She is one of 110 artists selected for a the 2014 North Light Book, Acrylic Works-The Best of Acrylic Painters. She was the subject of a feature article in the December 2017 issue of Cowboys & Indians as well as the December issue of Professional Artist. Tracy has participated in prestigious shows and invitational's such as The Mountain Oyster Club Art Show and Sale, Western Spirit at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Representing the West at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Plein Air Fest at the National Museum of Wildlife Art and Icons of the West at Dana Gallery in Montana.
Enjoy 6 days of plein air fun amid the charming sights in and around historic downtown Florence Colorado. An expanded painting area provides subject opportunities that include, river scenes; harvest themes; fall foliage; rock outcroppings; pastoral scenes; rugged mountains; wildlife; unique architecture, antiques & artifacts; ponds and wetlands; mine ruins; and other picturesque subjects to delight your artistic imagination. One day is set aside exclusively for painting downtown Florence which provides the artist the opportunity to
capture their interpretation of the sights, shops, architecture, and people. Additional painting locations outside of the boundary area include the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park (Canon City), The Lavender Farm (Canon City), Colon Orchards (Canon City). Of interest within the boundaries are Blue Heron Ponds, Heartland Gardens in Florence, Florence Pioneer Park, Florence River Park, Pathfinder Regional Park, Florence Mountain Park as well as the Museum, Antique Shops and other areas with in the Town of Florence.
The Quick Draw Competition at a Mystery Location on Saturday afternoon promises unique scenery
but will not be announced until right before the competition begins.
Entry fee includes entrance fees, 6 days of painting, Quick Draw Entry and Lavender Farm Lunch Get Together courtesy of Pizza Madness Pizza, Florence Arts Council and the Lavender Farm (Pizza Madness Pizza & Salad / F.A.C. drinks & the lovely ambiance and setting of the Lavender Farm), Artist Dinner on the Range, hosted by Tom & Peg Piltingsrud, Friday afternoon lunch for artists and patrons provided by Larry and Beryl Baker and Florence Arts Council.
Awards Ceremony and Exhibit Opening on Saturday October 17, 2020.
Art Sale and Exhibit which displays October 17th to December 1st, 2020 at the Bell Tower.
Our Judge this year is Tracy Miller (traceymillerfineart.com)
Tracy strives to capture the essence and spirit of the animals she paints through bold brushwork, color and strategic use of negative space. She holds a BA in Art, spent several years as a gallery owner and now paints full time. Her prints are sold in Home Goods, TJ Maxx, Home Sense of Canada and other retailers around the world. She is one of 110 artists selected for a the 2014 North Light Book, Acrylic Works-The Best of Acrylic Painters. She was the subject of a feature article in the December 2017 issue of Cowboys & Indians as well as the December issue of Professional Artist. Tracy has participated in prestigious shows and invitational's such as The Mountain Oyster Club Art Show and Sale, Western Spirit at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum, Representing the West at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Plein Air Fest at the National Museum of Wildlife Art and Icons of the West at Dana Gallery in Montana.
PAINT THE TOWN 2020 Daily Event Schedule, Rules, Maps, Etc.
(Information only: Packets will be pre-printed and ready for you at check-in)
(Information only: Packets will be pre-printed and ready for you at check-in)
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Paint the Town 2019:
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2019 Paint the Town Over $5,000 in prize money awarded! A Special Thank You to all Participating Artists and to our truly Awesome and Wonderful Sponsors that continue to make this event a success! Hope to see you all next year! |
Paint the Town 2017:
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Area Lodging - other lodging options available upon request Super 8 Motel - Florence The Riviera Motel - Florence Lark Landing B&B - Florence The Lavender Farm - Canon City The Florence Rose B&B - Florence Vintage Retreat - Canon City |
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