ART319
Plein Air Painting Competition
Where: Burlington, Iowa
When: August 9-15, 2026
Who: Open to all plein air painters
Current details:
- Painters have all week to paint, they are not required to paint every day. They may paint anywhere within the city limits of Burlington, IA.
- Entry fee is $30 ENTRY FEE PRICE WILL INCREASE TO $45 STARTING AUGUST 1, 2026.
We must limit this event to 30 artists. The first 30 paid registrants will be accepted and a waiting list will be compiled in case of any cancellations. Check in and stamping will take place at Community Field each morning from 7-9AM. The address is 2712 Mt. Pleasant St. If you stamp all of your materials on your first day you do not need to check in again.Competition ends at 1PM on August 15, 2026.
Reception begins at 5PM at the Harry & Virginia Murray Gallery on the SCC Campus in West Burlington. Purchase award patrons will have early access. First place is $1,000Second is $750Third $500Honorable Mention $250More information to come.
If you're in need of lodging there are several choices in the area. If you are needing camping space please e-mail IAart319@gmail.com as we have access to a site for a few campers this year