The Fairfield PaintOut event is set to make its return to the area from tomorrow (Tuesday) thru Saturday and this year’s event is dedicated to the memory of Spencer Meagher, local artist who was instrumental in the growth of the Fairfield PaintOut. Professional artists from several Midwest states, including Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio, will converge on Fairfield for the 13th Annual PaintOut . The event will follow a Tuesday through Saturday format similar to previous years. Artists will have the opportunity to paint throughout the week, culminating in Friday’s Art Show.
The completed, ready-to-hang artwork will be available for purchase at the Premier Exhibit held on Friday evening, September 27th at Fairfield CP Church with an admission fee of $5 per person. The artists submit their works daily to be displayed. Purchase Award Sponsors are secured prior to the event. Purchase Award Sponsors make a deposit to purchase a painting at the Premier Exhibit. For providing the upfront deposit, Purchase Award Sponsors have first options to purchase the works on exhibit. Anyone interested in being a Purchase Award Sponsor may still make a deposit for a painting with Kristi Hornung at Carnaby Square or during the event prior to the exhibit Friday evening.
Popular activities of the event are the “Nocturne Paint” and the Quick Paint. The Nocturne Paint has the artists painting at night when lighting is a challenge, but the results are some of the most impressive works of the event. The residents of Fairfield will enjoy seeking out the artists during the Nocturne Paint to see what they are painting and visit with them. Artists will be starting their Nocturne paintings on Wednesday evening.
During the Quick Paint, a time limit of two hours is specified for completion of paintings. This activity is also well received by artists and community members alike. The Quick Paint will be held Thursday, September 26th at FCHS, during an football game. The public is welcome to come view the paintings and visit with the artists at that time, or at the Exhibit on Friday evening.
In honor of Spencer Meagher, a beloved member who passed away in March after battling cancer, the committee plans to introduce new award categories this year. Meagher’s wife, Cindy, will sponsor an award for the Best Use of Light. Additionally, there will be a new award titled “Seeing the World Through Spencer’s Eye,” which will be judged by Dr. Patrick Molt.
For the latest updates on the event, be sure to follow the Fairfield PaintOut Facebook page.
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