A call to artists is currently underway for “Affair En Plein Air,” a two-day outdoor juried painting experience with partner GroveHouse Artists at the Deering Estate on Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday, January 21, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Categories include: Adults (18 years and older) and high school students (Grades 9-12). Judging will take place on Sunday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m. The event is juried by Gerald Obregon. Registration deadline is January 13, 2018. Please note that no registrations will be taken on the day of the event.
Plein air (French pronunciation: [ɑ̃ plɛn ɛːʁ]) painting is artwork that is completed in the “open and full air,” rather than work done in a studio or from photos or other recorded images. Artists will paint scenes on-site and in the plein air of the beautiful and historic Deering Estate grounds.
Cost:
$35 Adult registration fee for Non-GroveHouse Artists (up to 2 pieces)
$25 Adult registration fee for GroveHouse Artists members (up to 2 pieces)
$25 High school students, Grades 9-12, with one chaperone (up to 2 pieces)
Light snacks, coffee, and water will be provided; please bring a lunch and all supplies.
Registration Information:
Artists interested in participating in the two-day outdoor juried painting event must complete a formal application available on the Deering Estate website. The entry form and registration fee must be returned to GroveHouse Artists by Saturday, January 13, 2018. For more information please contact Barbara Tejada at 305-979-9534 or [email protected].
Prizes:
$400 first place; $200 second place; $100 third place; $100 Honorable Mention. Student cash prizes totaling $500.
Adults and students will be judged on-site.
About the Juror:
Gerald Obregon has been an art teacher in the Miami-Dade County Public School system since 1998, and currently is on the faculty at Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts, a magnet school focused on the different artistic disciplines for grades 6 through 12. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, and a Master of Science in Art Education from Florida International University.
Gerald’s philosophy of art education is that students will work up to expectations if the bar is set at a high level. Throughout the years, that philosophy has resulted in tremendous success for his students both locally and nationally. In 2014 he was given the Skevy Ralis Art Education Award of Honor (Middle School) by the Dade Art Educators Association, and he was recognized as the 2015 Teacher of the Year by the faculty and staff at Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts.
In addition to teaching, he is an emerging artist who has had his work exhibited in shows in Miami, St. Augustine, Melbourne, Sarasota, and most recently in Denver, Colorado. These shows have provided experience and recognition which encourage him to seek new venues for his work.
About the Deering Estate:
The 450+ acre Deering Estate is an environmental, archaeological and historical preserve. From canoe tours to bird walks and guided Historic House and Natural Areas Tours, the Deering Estate has diverse activities for the whole family to enjoy. The Estate is part of the Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, which manages the Estate on behalf of the State of Florida. Discover More art, culture, history, science, preservation, conservation and ecology at the Deering Estate today!
