Join us for Paint Cedarburg,
our annual plein air painting event.
June 2 –10, 2023
Over 165 plein air artists roam our charming city of Cedarburg and areas in Ozaukee County capturing favorite historical structures, coffee shops and the picturesque countryside. Artists from all over work with oils, watercolors, pastels and more. Paint Cedarburg is nationally recognized as the largest gathering of artists in Wisconsin. Artists leave the comforts of their studios and spend 7 days painting outside…rain or shine. The public is encouraged to interact with the artists as they work and watch as their paintings come to life!
Get out of
your comfort zone!
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Challenge yourself and take your art to the next level.
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Enjoy the comradery of fellow artists and experience the challenge of working in different conditions outdoors
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Over $8,000 in prizes awarded every year
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Be a part of Wisconsin's largest gathering of plein air artists
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You'll have the chance to show and sell your work at the Cedarburg Cultural Center (CCC)
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Appreciate and support the process, talent and courage it takes to participate!
ARTIST INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Make the most of your Paint Cedarburg experience.
Space is limited and this event is open to the first 165 artists who register.
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Paint Cedarburg Prospectus: here’s where you can find more
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2023 Artists Handbook includes
boundary maps, guidelines, etc.
2023
AWARDS
Our Main Event in 2023
Presented Friday, June 9 at 5:00pm
(following the Artists’ Choice voting)
Cedarburg Cultural Center, W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg
BEST OF SHOW
$3000
Purchase award Cedarburg Art Museum,
sponsored by Ozaukee Bank’s Gift to the Future Fund
2nd Place
$1000
3rd Place
$500
(4) Honorable Mentions
$250 value each
Gift certificates from Blick Art Materials and
Jack Richeson and Company
BEST OF THE CITY OF CEDARBURG:
SANDRA MCCUTCHEON PAPE
1st Place • $500
2nd Place • $300
3rd Place • $150
(3) Honorable Mentions • $50 each
PAINT THE LAKE
1st Place • $500
Sponsored by Bridget and Matt Deloge
& Katherine de Shazer
2nd Place • $300
(2) Honorable Mentions • $50 each
Sponsored by Robert Powell
NOCTURNE
1st Place • $300
2nd Place • $100
(2) Honorable Mentions • $50 each
ARTISTS CHOICE
1st Place • $300
2nd Place • $200
Each artist may only win one of the above awards with the exception of the Artists Choice Award.
Artists awarded more than $550 must complete a federal form W-9 prior to receiving the cash.
Our community loves watching you work and buys images of their favorite local shops, mills, waterways, historic homes and buildings, gardens and restaurants! Your sheer presence creates the vibe that sells artwork and makes our event so memorable. Thank you!
We love that you’re here!
2023 PAINT CEDARBURG EVENT SCHEDULE
JUNE 2023
02
FRIDAY
9am to 5pm
TBD
Workshop with Paint Cedarburg 2023 Judge, Hector Acuna.
This one-day plein air workshop
begins with an introduction by Hector at his home/studio in Grafton prior to painting outdoors at a nearby location.
Space is limited to 10 people, so early registration is recommended. Visit Hector’s
website for details.
8am to 10am
CAM
Welcome to Paint Cedarburg
Check-in & Stamping
Check-in for the day and get
your canvases stamped. See the 2023 Artist Handbook for
more information.
SATURDAY
03
8am to 10am
CAM
Check-in & Stamping
Check-in and get stamped for another day of plein air.
2:00pm to 3pm
CCH
Artists set up easels to sell
3:00pm to 5pm
CCH
from Cedarburg
First public sale of 2023
plein air paintings on the lawn of Cedarburg City Hall. If it rains, go to the gymnasium at Cedarburg Community Center
Fresh!
SUNDAY
04
05
MONDAY
8am to 10am
CAM
Check-in & Stamping
Check-in for day three of Paint Cedarburg
6pm to 7pm
WHI
Artists Social
Hangout and get to know other Plein air artists and network
8am to 10am
CAM
Check-in & Stamping
Check-in and for day four of Paint Cedarburg
6pm to 7pm
WHI
Artists Social
Enjoy mingling with fellow plein air artists and network
TUESDAY
06
8am to 10am
CAM
Check-in & Stamping
Last day to check-in and get canvases stamped.
6pm to 7pm
WHI
Artists Social
Connect with fellow Plein air artists and network
WEDNESDAY
07
8am to 11am
CCC
Painting Drop-off
Get social and connect with your peers.
2:00 to 7:00pm
CCC
Judging
Let the judging begin!
THURSDAY
08
3pm to 5pm
CAM
Artists Soireé
Enjoy mingling with fellow artists, network and have fun. It’s a party after all! Dress is casual.
FRIDAY
2:00pm
CCC
Award Winners
Announced to artists only
2:00pm to 5:00pm
CCC
Collectors Invitational
Collectors are invited to enjoy coffee and the chance to acquire plein art before it is open to the public.
5:00pm to 8:00pm
CCC
Public Opening Party &
Gallery Sales
The general public is invited to enjoy the work of Paint Cedarburg participants and purchase some original art to take home.
09
Vote for your favorite!
Artists Choice Voting
CCC
noon to 1:30pm
10
SATURDAY
10am to 5pm
CCC
Public Gallery Sales Continue
Last chance for the public to purchase plein art from Paint Cedarburg
5:00 to 6:30pm
CCC
Painting Pickup
All participating artists are expected to pick up their wonderful work at this time.
5:00 to 7:00pm
CCC
Plein air in
Cedarburg Continues…
Artists must sign up in person to be included in this event. See prospectus for more information.
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