State Street Quick DrawSTATE STREET – Quick Draw Challenge 🎨
 Saturday, Oct 3rd | 10:00am–12:00pm
 Downtown Eagle

Brushes up, artists! Step into the vibrant setting of Downtown Eagle for a thrilling two-hour painting challenge surrounded by old town charm. Whether you’re capturing colorful street scenes, rustic textures, or scenic views, this is your moment to shine.

Check-in & Canvas Stamping begins at 9:30am
Deadline: All finished, framed pieces must be submitted with easel by 12:00pm sharp

Once the final brushstroke is laid, artwork will be displayed outside Finer Frames—and ribbons will be awarded on the spot! Painting en plein air is required. Painting from a photo is not allowed.

🌿 This is a fantastic event for spectators too! Come watch the magic happen, and cheer on your favorite artists.

Don’t miss this creative garden showdown where nature meets imagination!

The cost to enter for the Quick Draw Competition is included with your registration fee for the Eagle Plein Air Festival.  Mark your paintings with NAME, TITLE & PRICE on tags provided. Turn in framed & wired paintings in by 12:00pm. Quick Draw Ribbons will be placed immediately following. Artwork will be available for sale at Finer Frames through Festival Week.

SCHEDULE

9:30 am – 10:00am: ARTIST CHECK-IN (MANDATORY)

At check-in each artist will:

  • Receive official painting surface stamps: The back of each painting surface must be officially stamped to be considered valid. Artists may complete more than one piece, but all paintings surfaces must be stamped. Pieces submitted without the official stamp will not be accepted.

After you check-in:

  • Set up at the painting location You may set up your gear before stamping
  • Premier Artists will have a reserved space
  • Print your name on the back of your artwork before you begin painting
  • Wait until 10:00 am. No painting is to begin before 10:00 am. You must start with a stamped, blank canvas. A base tone is allowed but no drawing.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm: ARTISTS PAINT Competition starts at 10 AM and ends sharply at 12 PM. Paintings must be done from life. NO photo references allowed.

12:00 pm: TURN-IN COMPLETED FRAMED ARTWORK Artists will bring completed and framed/matted artwork and display on their easel. Stamps must be visible to be eligible for judging. Ribbons will be awarded immediately following.