New England's largest outdoor painting festival & competition.
Description
Cape Ann Plein Air’s Quick Draw is being held in downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9am-2pm! (artist check-in 8am) (Registration opens September 1st)
Over 100 artists will have just two hours to complete their works, before their work will be displayed on easels for visitors and buyers to peruse or take home. All artworks created will be available for sale.
$2,000 in prizes are awarded to the top painters by two selected judges, the energy and excitement will be high, along with the quality of work. Juried and non juried artists will be judged separately.
Stay tuned for Registration! (Opens September 1st!)
On-line Registration: Limited space available
Event Date: Saturday, October 11
Location: Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea (meet at First Parish Church Community Hall, 1 Chapel Lane, Manchester-by-the-Sea)
Artists Check-in: 8:00-9:00AM Saturday, October 12
Canvases: Must be stamped at check-in
Painting Time: 9:00-11:00
Judging: 11:30-12:00
Artwork Sales: 12:00-2:00
Cape Ann Plein Air Juried Artist Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, honorable mentions
Non-Juried Artist Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, honorable mentions
$35 fee for participating artists
(free to public to attend to view, watch painting, and purchase)
Registrations are non-refundable
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!
Cape Ann Plein Air Quickdraw Sales Policy
All sales of artwork created during the Cape Ann Plein Air Quickdraw event by registered participants must be processed exclusively through Cape Ann Plein Air (CAPA). Artists will receive sixty percent (60%) of the final sale price, while Cape Ann Plein Air will retain forty percent (40%) of each sale. All transactions must be completed through CAPA's designated payment system, and artists will receive their commission following completion of the sale. By registering for the Quickdraw event, all participants agree to abide by this sales policy.
Date & Time
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Venue Details
First Parish Church Community Hall
1 Chapel LaneManchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts 01944
