You’re Invited to the First Annual
Paint Wickenburg
Saturday February 24th
Paint Wickenburg is a collaboration between the Desert Caballeros Western Museum & the Wickenburg Art Center. Our goal is to promote The Arts in Wickenburg through the artistic portrayal of our Historic Downtown.
This open-air event will take place in Downtown Wickenburg and is open to all artists, working in 2D media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal, ink and mixed media. This artistic celebration is limited to works created onsite that portray the historic Wickenburg cityscape, which can include any of its unique downtown features, architecture, statuary or green spaces.
Registration is $ 25.00 - Registration and payment can be made on the Wickenburg Art Center Website or in person at the Art Center.
Register Here
For questions, more information or for assistance registering, please contact Corey Garman at VicePresident@WickenburgArtClub.Org
All 2D media including oil, acrylic, watercolor, pencil, charcoal and mixed-media may be used. The subject is Historic Downtown Wickenburg and artists are required to paint within a roughly two-block area to be bordered Painting locations are assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. A limited number of easels will be available to borrow from the Museum at the morning check-in, on a first-come basis. Artists are required to bring all other supplies they will need.
All artwork must be priced at $ 150 or more. The limit is 2 paintings per artist and artwork must not exceed 36” square, framed, maximum size. Artwork must be framed and ready to hang. (No sawtooth hangars-picture wire only.)
Easel-sitters will be on hand to assist with breaks and the approximately 2 block, downtown area is within easy walking distance of bathroom and rest areas as well as many great places to buy lunch and snacks.
Schedule:
January 2024 - Registration Opens
Event Timeline:
8-9 am - Artist registration at the DCWM Discovery Center
9am-3pm - Complete Artwork
3-3:30pm - Hang Artwork in Discovery Center
3:30-5pm - Art Sales & Reception
Art Sales Percentage Split: 70%-Artist, 15% DCWM, 15% WAC
Artists paid through DCWM within 2 weeks