West Plains, MO. – West Plains Council on the Arts (WPCA) has issued a call for submissions for their juried “en plein air” exhibit. WPCA will host the exhibition of works in the Gallery at the Center, West Plains Civic Center from May 7 through June 18, 2022. The Gallery, on the mezzanine, is open to the public during regular Civic Center hours.
Plein air artist and WPCA board member Janey Hale says, “Wind, rain, heat or cold will not keep an artist who loves to paint en plein air inside. Any artist who loves to paint directly from nature has experienced all its variations but will endure to capture that special moment in time and place.”
WPCA will showcase works that have been created “en plein air” by area artists to highlight the unique challenges this artform brings. Area artists are requested to email photos of up to six (6) proposed works to info@westplainsarts.org before April 1 to be considered. The number of pieces allowed per artist will depend on total submissions accepted.
A virtual showcase will be prepared and shared online after the exhibit is finalized.
Guidelines for entries:
- 16”x20” maximum size preferred. Indicate size with each entry photo.
- Must have been painted on location, not from a photo.
- Pieces must be framed and/or ready to hang.
WPCA will host a Meet the Artist event on Saturday, May 14, from 2-4 p.m., in the Gallery at the Center. All are invited to attend, meet the artists, and discuss the pieces. The exhibit is co-sponsored by the West Plains Civic Center and West Plains Council on the Arts, with partial funding provided by Missouri Arts Council, a state agency.
