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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!

MEET OUR 
ESTEEMED  JUDGES

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Get out of
your comfort zone!

  • Challenge yourself and take your art to the next level. 

  • Enjoy the comradery of fellow artists and experience the challenge of working in different conditions outdoors

  • Over $8,000 in prizes awarded every year

  • Be a part of Wisconsin's largest gathering of plein air artists

  • You'll have the chance to show and sell your work at the Cedarburg Cultural Center (CCC)

  • Appreciate and support the process, talent and courage it takes to participate!

ARTIST INFORMATION & RESOURCES
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Make the most of your Paint Cedarburg experience.

Space is limited and this event is open to the first 165 artists who register.
 

Registration is open for 2023, click here!

artist information and resources

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.
Awards and main event
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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!

What people are saying about Paint Cedarburg…

“What helps set Cedarburg apart from other events is the scale of it all. From the number of artists to the volunteers and the buyers, when this show comes together at the end of the week it is a true spectacle. The beauty of such a large event lies in its coordination and dedication to the fine arts.”

— NATHAN BRANDNER

2023 Event Schedule

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.

www.acunaarts.com

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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