Twenty artists will be juried to participate in the weeklong event where they will paint within Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hosted by Friends of the Smokies, the philanthropic partner of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, artists will stay in one location (each with their own private room) within one of mile of the park entrance. Four alternates will also be juried as possible backups.
To apply, please visit our Online Juried Shows link.
Judge: Kathy Anderson 2024
Juror: Mark Boedges
Event Awards:
Best of Show – $5000 plus Invitation to return in 2025 as Featured Artist
Artists Choice Award for Body of Work – $5000
Best Structure – $ 2000
Best Use of Light – $2000
Best Landscape – $2000
Best Water – $2000
Quick Draw Awards:
Competition Artists
First Place – $600
Second Place – $300
Third Place – $100
Open Division
First Place – $600 plus Invitation to return in 2025 as Featured Artist
Second Place – $300
Third Place – $100
Key Dates:
January 19, 2024 – Application due to OnlineJuriedShows.com
February 19, 2024 – Artists and alternates announced
September 21-28, 2024 – Required participation event dates.
Application Requirements to OnlineJuriedShows.com:
Four plein air images
Artist statement