Breathing Spaces Artist Talk

The WFCU Credit Union Leamington En Plein Air Painting Competition is an incredible opportunity for all artists to present their En Plein Air paintings at the LAC for a chance to win cash prizes.

The exhibition’s focus is to showcase the beauty within the Leamington and Point Pelee district, and celebrate the joy and impressionism in full view when painting in the open air .

Eligibility & Terms

This exhibition is open to all amateur, emerging, mid-career and established visual artists.

ONLY paintings completed in the manner of “En Plein Air”  will be accepted (painted outdoors on location, in the moment – no portion of the painting is to be completed from a photograph or in studio).

All paintings MUST be completed within the municipal limits of Leamington, Point Pelee, and may include Caldwell First Nations territory within Leamington.

Awards

$1000 of CASH Prizes to be Won!

1st Place: $500 + award certificate

2nd Place: $300 + award certificate

3rd Place: $200 + award certificate

Honourable Mention: award certificate

$35 submission fee

Schedule

Registration: Tuesday, June 1 – Thursday, June 19

Submission Deadline: Thursday, June 19, 5pm

Exhibition Opens to the Public: Friday, June 20, afternoon

Reception: Friday, July 18, 6-8pm

Exhibition Closes: Thursday, August 14

Artwork Pick Up: August 15 – August 30