Rules & Regulations
- Open to paid amateur and professional artists of all ages.
- Use any medium and style; artwork must be 2D and 16×20 or smaller.
- Artwork must feature the Mill Creek Park Fountain.
- Create your piece in just three hours during the event on April 19th.
- All artwork will be juried and displayed for public viewing and purchase.
- Artists are welcome to participate in both Plein Air and Open Capture Art event.
Pre Registration Dates
- February 15th – April 18th, 2025 (11:59 p.m.)
- Registration will not be available at Fountain Fest
Plein Air Event Date & Times
- Saturday, April 19th, 2025
- Check-in Time: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
- Plein Air Painting: Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Submission Deadline and Awards Announcement
- Submission Deadline: 3:30 p.m.
- Awards Announcements: 4:00 p.m.
- Artwork will be displayed for public purchase at the event.
- Artists must provide their own easel to display their work.
- All artwork will be juried and displayed for public viewing and purchase.
- Include the COFF-provided tag with artist name, medium, and price on all displayed artwork.
Jury Process
- A panel of three COFF members will serve as jurors.
- Three winning pieces will be selected, focusing on art that best represents the Mill Creek Park Fountain.
- Submissions will be judged on quality and creativity, with no preference for traditional or contemporary styles
Awards & Prizes
- Three winners will receive $500 each.
- COFF will own reproduction rights to the winning pieces, including rights to sell prints and merchandise.
- Winning artwork will be featured on a dedicated page on the COFF website with links to purchase requests.
- Winners will be credited in promotions and when selling merchandise.
Participation Rewards
- All submitted artwork will be displayed on a dedicated page on the COFF website.
- Buyers can request to purchase non-winning artwork through the site.
- If sold, artists will contribute 25% of the sale price to COFF, which is a tax-deductible donation.
- Artists will receive acknowledgment in all related promotions.
