September 26th 2015

Great Petaluma Paint Out

at the Turning Basin in Petaluma, CA

Check in is between 8:00 AM and 9:00
in the Golden Eagle Shopping Center
where you will get your canvas stamped.

Painting ends at 2:00 pm.

Artists are to bring their paintings and easels and gather
at the Theater District Courtyard by 3:00.

At 3:15 the judging starts (no exceptions).

There will be awards, hors d’oeuvres, beverages,
and live music will commence.

 AWARDS WILL INCLUDE:

$200 for First
$100 for Second
$100 for People‘s Choice

$25 dollar fee to participate  

Write checks out to "Brayton Art" and mail to

242 Bessie Mae Lane, Petaluma, CA 94952

Sign Up Deadline is September 20, 2015

If you have further questions, please email Wendy Brayton:
braytonart@yahoo.com

**RULES AND GUIDELINES**

• Check-in begins at 8:00 am and will end at 9:00. Please park your car in the Golden Eagle Shopping Center located on the left after passing Lakeville Hwy heading West on Washington. Upon checking in, you will be assigned an artist number for judging and have your canvas stamped. You will also receive a packet that will include the following:  a card to tape to your easel with your number on it (Please DO NOT write your name on this card as you will be referred to by number only during the judging process), and an artist ballot for making your choices (the artists choose 1st and 2nd place winners). When you check in, a commissioner will go through the contents of the package with you and answer any questions you may have.
  
• Once you pick up your packet, you may then unload your car and set up anywhere along the turning Basin. Your other options include painting at the old train depot along Lakeville or parking in the Parking garage located on C Street. These three places are all free unlimited time parking. Please refer to the attached map for guidelines on where you may paint.
  
• Painting ends at 2:00 pm. You will have until 3pm to deliver your painting and easel to the Theatre District Courtyard. Parking for this event is best in the garage. We will have you choose one painting for judging. You will need to set up your easel with painting in the designated area. Judging will take place at 3:15 pm, no exceptions. 
  
• Information about awards: 1st place and 2nd place are decided by the artists, the People's Choice award is decided by the viewing public (we will be handing out ballots to the public. The commissioners will announce the winners once the votes are tallied.
• It’s time then to relax enjoy live music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. There are also two restaurants located in the courtyard. If you’re planning a meal you might make reservations ahead of time.

**BE PREPARED**

• The weather is unpredictable, so make sure you are adequately dressed. Bring layers, since you will be there all day. It may be cold in the morning, and warm in the afternoon. It can be windy so be able to secure your easel.
  
• You may want to bring sunscreen, wear a hat, or bring an umbrella to shield yourself from the sun.
  
• Bring food and water.

**CONTEST RULES**

• Please do NOT bring your own work to sell. It will not be allowed. If someone expresses interest in buying your painting that day, make arrangements outside the event.
  

  All work must be created during the day of event.
  

• Please bring your own materials for painting. 
  
• You may bring multiple canvases and produce multiple paintings, but you can only submit one for judging.
  
• All mediums are accepted.

**MAP**
(Click to view on Google Maps)