We’re pleased to announce the juried artists for Paint It! Ellicott City 2017, selected by our guest juror, award-winning plein air artist Hai-Ou Hou:
Lissa Abrams
Stanley Agbontaen
Julia Andersen
Bruno Baran
Joanna Barnum
Edward Bell
Sid Branham
Ann Crostic
Ronaldo Dorado
Raymond Ewing
Matt Fenton
Nancy Freeman
Caroline Goldsmith
Debra Howard
Sara Kahn
Paul Keysar
Jane Knighton
Michael Kotarba
Kathleen Kotarba
Deborah Maklowski
Mike McSorley
Alison Menke
Chrissy Pahucki
Ann Schaefer
Charles Snell
Lida Stifel
Tara Will
Diane Wimsatt
Alexander Wissel
Dennis Young
Paint It! Ellicott City 2017 will be held July 7-9, as our juried artists set up their easels throughout Ellicott City’s historic district and attempt to capture the essence of the quaint old mill town and all its charms. Members of the public are encouraged to come watch the artists at work while strolling Main Street’s sidewalks and shops. Artists and art students from the community can also join in the fun, painting alongside the juried artists as Open Paint-Out participants.
On Saturday, July 8 from 10am–12pm, Paint Down Main, a quick draw competition presented by Mat About You Gallery, is back for a third year, with artists competing for cash prizes as they take a painting from start to finish in just two hours. A subsequent pop-up exhibit and sale of work completed during the Quick Draw offers fun for spectators and artists alike.
Artists and visitors are invited to attend a free opening reception at the Howard County Center for the Arts on Monday, July 10 from 6-8pm. The juried artists will be featured in HCAC’s Gallery I through August 11; Open Paint-Out artists’ work will be displayed in the Center’s lobby on the night of the reception. The reception will also include the presentation of awards by the juror. The exhibited artwork will be available for purchase.
To learn more about Paint It! Ellicott City, click here.