Show Your Artistic Talent and Support Blue Hill Library: Join Paint the Peninsula Week 2024

Paint the Peninsula Week 2024 offers artists a chance to display their skills and support a charitable cause. This non-juried annual event is open to anyone aged 15 and older. Participants are tasked with creating up to two artworks from June 28th to July 5th, with each artwork needing to be completed within a single day. The finished pieces are to be submitted to the Blue Hill Library on July 6th, where they will be exhibited for a week and included in an online auction from July 15th to July 20th.

The event acts as a fundraiser, with proceeds split between the artists and the Blue Hill Library. Artists set their own minimum bid prices and are encouraged to donate a minimum of 50% of the sale price to the library. This donation is tax-deductible, offering a financial benefit and supporting the community. Typically, about 80% of the artworks are sold during the event.

Artists must register online to participate, with registration opening on May 7th and closing when 90 artists have signed up or by June 20th, whichever comes first. Returning artists can review their artist statements at check-in, while new participants must provide a short bio during registration. This bio helps bidders learn about the artists, and adding links to personal websites or social media profiles is advised.

There are specific rules for artwork size and presentation. Each piece must not exceed 20” x 20”, including frames or mats, and paper works must be backed with stiff material. Artists are also responsible for photographing their work for the online auction, following specific aspect ratios for consistency.

This article has been enhanced with AI assistance. Agree to access AI-generated content by clicking here, or opt for content with less AI influence here.