Calling All Artists for the Eagle Plein Air Festival
Grab your paints and come join the fun! The Eagle Plein Air Festival is coming June 3 – 11, 2017 to the river and hills around Eagle, Idaho. This only event of its kind in southern Idaho, this outdoor painting festival turn the historic community into a outdoor living art gallery. More than 50 artists come to paint in the style made famous by the French impressionists.
Highlights of this years event includes artist workshops, free community art classes, quick draw competitions, jazz concert, nocturnal paint out and more! See the complete 2017 Festival Schedule
Everyone is welcome to paint and draw, but only artists that sign up get the goods…
- The first 50 artists to register for the Festival will receive a Festival Swag Bag
- Compete for $1500 in prizes, ribbons and special awards
- Exhibit and sell artwork at the Festival, subject to space limitations
- Early registration is $35 by May 1. Late registration is $45.
- Register on-line or in person at Finer Frames
- Artists who wish to exhibit and enter their art in competition must follow the rules established by the Festival overlords and have their blank surfaces stamped at Finer Frames
The competition is open to professional and amateur artist working in dry media (pencil, pastel, charcoal, etc.) watercolor, acrylic and oil paint. For a complete list of Festival Rules click here
The Eagle Plein Air Festival is packed full of opportunities to brush up on your painting skills. Watch a demonstration, take a class or enroll in one of our workshops. Bonnie Zahn Griffith will be kicking off the festival with a Saturday workshop on June 3. Niles Nordquist will be teaching a 3-day intensive workshop for plein air painters. Get details here. Members from the Plein Air Painters of Idaho will also be demonstrating throughout the week.
Where to Paint?
Eagle offers an exciting variety of subject matter for painters; barns, river front, rolling foothills and more. Our event staff will answer questions and be happy to recommend the best access areas for painters. Here’s just a few area highlights…
Barn on Mace Road, Eagle Island
The Foothills rise above Eagle, providing a postcard backdrop that inspires and soothes the soul. An interconnected network of roads and trails courses through these hills, linking not only neighborhoods with public lands but also connecting people with the natural environment. Read More
3 Horse Ranch Vineyards
Thursday we invite you to spend the day painting in the rolling hills of 3 Horse Ranch Vineyards. This vast, historic ranch is now home to Idaho’s largest family-owned winery. We invite you to experience our remarkable vineyards and wines from America’s newest and most fascinating wine-growing frontier, The Eagle Foothills District of the Snake River Valley Appellation in Eagle, Idaho.
Art in the Vines is a new event this year for artists and patrons on 3 Horse Ranch. Thursday evening is filled with live jazz concert by the VanPaepaghem Sextet, wine tasting, food by Kanak Attack Catering and a 2 hour Quick Draw competition from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Bring an easel and be prepared to sell your paintings in our festival tent.
2017 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
For more information about the Festival and to register… visit www.eaglepleinairfestival.com
Oversized Art for Large Spaces
New over-sized art has just arrived
Large spaces can be a challenge to fill. Sweeping ceilings, long walls and large-scale rooms can swallow art that is too small. Leaving the room looking out of balance without a dramatic focal point. I offer you some tips for selecting the right sized art for your big space.
Size it Right
As a general rule, the artwork should be 2/3 of the length of what ever it’s hanging over. For a 6 foot long sofa, the artwork should be close to 4 feet (or 48 inches) long.
The next picture shows a more appropriately sized artwork over the fireplace.
Creating Balance
Choosing the right proportion of frame material is key to pulling the room together. The frame style pulls the color from the table up to the wall creating balance in the space. This photo by of Bennett Hills Idaho by Rob Hart is framed to the perfect length over this office sofa.
Photos of past framing projects
Framed Movie Posters
Canvas Stretching
Canvas stretched in gold float frame
Art Festival at Vizcaya Winery | Sunday July 30
GENERAL INFORMATION
Join us at Vizcaya Winery for our first outdoor art festival happening Sunday July 30, 2017. Enjoy wine tasting, live music and original artwork by dozens of local artists.
Click here for CALL FOR ARTISTS
LOCATION: Vizcaya Winery, 8987 S Greenhurst Rd. Kuna, Idaho 83634
Vizcaya Winery, located just 7 miles south of the Ten-Mile/I-84 exit, is owned and operated by Larry and Kay Hansen. Booths will be set up in the grass outside the tasting room. It is recommended to bring shade tents that are weighted down. Show goes on rain or shine. There is room for 25 artist booths at 10’ by 10’. No power is available. Booth fee is $35. No commissions will be taken.
ELIGIBILITY: Exhibited work must be the original creating of the applicant. The artwork displayed must be similar in type and style to the digital images submitted. Original art must occupy 60% of the applicant’s booth space.
IDAHO SALES PERMIT: Artists are responsible for obtaining a valid Idaho Resale Permit, including out of state artists. PLEASE ATTACH A COPY WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Temporary permits will be available on site the day of the Festival. Visit https://tax.idaho.gov for more details.
DATES & DEADLINES
Application Deadline: Friday June 30, 2017
Exhibitors may withdraw up until July 1, and receive a full refund.
EVENT HOURS: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
APPLICATION PROCESS
Choose the category on the Registration Form that best defines your work.
Please complete this check List:
- Click here for Artist Application Art Festival
- Signed Liability release
- 4 digital images of your work and 1 additional image of booth display
- Copy of Idaho Sales Permit
Apply by email to gallery@finerframes.com or by mail to 164 E State Street, Eagle ID 83616
Notifications will be by email.
A $35 booth fee will be required upon acceptance.
CANCELLATION: If weather, acts of nature, or other circumstances beyond the control of Finer Frames causes the event to be cancelled, participation fees will not be returned. Finer Frames cannot be held liable by exhibitors for the failure of the event to take place.
Upcoming Art Classes
Print the Spring 2017 Class Calendar
FIGURE DRAWING | Self Directed Open Studio
Saturdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
Brush up on your drawing skills or explore new techniques in this drawing workshop. Working from live models, we will delve into the complexities of representing the human form both accurately and creatively. The focus of these drawing sessions is on gesture and developing the eye. We will work in increments of 5 minutes, going all the way up to 30 minute poses. Beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome. We provide a supportive work environment with clothed models and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Bring your own supplies. Take the entire series or pick your dates for $20 each. For teens & adults
- March 18
- April 8, 15, 22 & 29
- May 6 & 13
- Classes will continue based on demand
PASTEL WORKSHOP | Bonnie Zahn Griffith
Saturday, June 3 | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Bonnie Griffith, award-winning landscape artist & instructor, is offering a one day pastel painting workshop to get artists warmed up for the Festival. The hands-on workshop will focus on composition, creating an under-painting and balancing shapes to develop a strong painting using soft pastels. This class is being held in conjunction with the Eagle Plein Air Festival (June 5-11)
Please bring, easel, chair, apron, latex gloves (optional) soft pastels, a few hard pastels in dark and light values (gray, white, black or dark blue – Prismacolor) 1/2-1 inch old, soft brushes, paper towels, isopropyl alcohol and small container to do a wash on paper (Papers will be provided by instructor), sketch book (small), Krylon Workable Fixative and a desire to learn some new technique. We will most likely be working in a shaded area outside. If you need a small table for your supplies, please bring that as well. (I use a standing easel, stool and small, folding table.) Bonnie will provide references to paint from and will have available some favorite pastel sticks for purchase. $95
Register ONLINE NOW or by phone 208-888-9898
WATERCOLOR with PEN & INK | Linda Aman
Thursday, July 13 | 6:00pm – 9:30pm
Join award winning artist and instructor Linda Aman for this exciting watercolor workshop. Learn the creative use of pen and ink with watercolor. Linda teaches in a step-by-step instruction with lots of individual attention. Learn numerous tricks and techniques of watercolor. All watercolor materials are available for use in class and you may bring your own as well. Beginners welcome. $45 includes all materials. For Teens & Adults.
Register by phone at 208-888-9898
PAINT PARTY | Suzanne Chetwood
- Tuesday March 21 | Farm Fields
- Tuesday April 11 | Sunset Sky
- Tuesday May 9 | Spring Flower
Sip & paint with teaching artist Suzanne Chetwood. Bring a friend and beverage of your choice and learn easy painting techniques for creating your own dramatic artwork with acrylic paints in a relaxed and supportive environment. All classes run 6:00pm – 8:30pm Materials included for $35.
This class is held in partnership with Eagle Parks & Rec Education Program. Register On-line
TASTE WINE LIKE A PRO | Ken Rufe, Cellar 616
Thursday April 20 | 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Wine Tasting with Cellar 616
Ready to learn how to taste and evaluate like a pro? Ken Rufe, Wine Director at Cellar 616, will teach you how to utilize your senses to truly comprehend the wines in our glasses. We will evaluate several different classic grape varieties from local regions with one big twist: in order to ensure impartial judgment of a wine, you’re going to be tasting the wines blind, just like a professional sommelier!
Are you familiar with blind tasting, this doesn’t mean we are going to blindfold you; it means that we will not be telling you anything about the wines you taste until after you taste and analyze them, allowing you to focus impartially on using only your senses. What color is the wine? What aromas are coming through? How does it feel on your palate? Blind tasting is incredibly educational and a lot of fun and you’ll want to taste that way all the time! Not only will you leave with a much better understanding of the world of wine, but you’ll also have tons of street cred for the next time you’re out sipping wine with your friends.
Register early, this popular class is expected to sell out. $25 for a couple, $15 for individual
This class is held in partnership with Eagle Parks & Rec Education Program. Register On-line
PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP | Niles Nordquist
Monday June 5 – Wednesday June 8, 2017
3-Day Workshop with Niles Nordquist | 9:00am – 5:00pm
This workshop is designed for artists interested in learning or expanding their abilities in plein air painting. It features hands-on painting and personal instruction from Niles Nordquist, a nationally recognized, award winning plein air painter. $375/$325 for PAPI members. Click here to read more: Nile Nordquist Workshop. Daily locations TBD
Register ONLINE NOW or by phone at 208-888-9898
The Eagle Plein Air Festival is week-long outdoor art competition, show and sale June 5 – 11, 2017. More details can be found at www.eaglepleinairfestival.com
Eagle Plein Air Festival
I’m going to be on National TV!
Custom picture framing will get a big boost this January when it’s featured on the popular TV show Designing Spaces® airing on Lifetime® Television. In collaboration with Tru Vue, I was asked to film a segment about my favorite topic, the importance of custom framing and Museum Glass.
The show will air Friday, January 6 @ 5:30am on Lifetime channel 100. That’s early, so I’ll forgive you if you record it instead of tuning in live.
To say I was thrilled with the invitation would be an extreme understatement. This has been a dream of mine for years. I cringe each time I see art being miss-handled on various DIY shows. I want to shout and set them straight on the importance of proper framing. So when I was asked to film a segment for Designing Spaces it really was a dream come true.
Look for some of my favorite frames during the segment; my father’s WWII photo framed with his ribbons; my son’s wedding photos in a shadowbox and photograph of Indonesia from Rob Hart that I carried with me all the way to Miami.
Debi Marie, host of Designing Spaces, Meg Glasgow, and Jen Gramm from Tru-Vue