The Mother Road

Open Air-Open Road, Paint Out and Show

CELEBRATING the ICONIC ROUTE 66 IN

NEW MEXICO AND TEXAS

About

This is a non juried plein air event open to artist members of Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) and the Amarillo Art Institute (AAI) Artists may paint plein air anywhere along the historic route 66 in either Texas or New Mexico during the Paint Out period of the event.

Up to two paintings completed during the plein air event will be exhibited at the AAI Gallery from each of the sixty six artists signed up for the event.

PAPNM is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization of artists dedicated to preserving and promoting painting "en plein air" - painting in the open air or outdoors.

AAI is a 501(c)(6) non-profit organization located at 3701 Plains Boulevard, Suite 72D, Amarillo, Texas 79102 (806) 354-8802

Show Schedule

April 14 to May 13. -Sign up period. Sign up are on PAPNM website. Must be a in good standing of either AAI or PAPNM.
May 14 to Aug 29. Paint out period
August 29. Last date to receive Shipped work at the AAI.
September 1 - 10 to 4pm. drop off ready to hang art work at AAI
September 4. AAI and PAPNM websites - Gallery will go live
September 5. Opening Reception at AAI
October 3. Show ends.
October 6. Unsold work may be picked up. Shipped work will be sent back toartists by AAI

Prospectus

Click here: Prospectus

Paint Outs

In lieu of stamping blank canvases prior to painting for the event, invited artists will receive a “Date Stamp” card via email to print out and photograph next to their painting as they paint on location.
These process shots required are:

one showing the initial layout (with painting location clearly visible in background) and
one showing the painting 80% complete on location (with the painting location clearly visible as background).

Each photo must include the Date Stamp card.

Artists may paint through August 29.
Prints of these process shots must be delivered with the finished painting to AAI

Placard Mother Road paint out.pdf

Organized Paint Out Schedule

While register Point Out participants may paint at any time during the paint out period, the team will be organizing several paint outs. Stay tuned for more information

June 6,7,8 Tucumcari, New Mexico. Lead - Stephanie West

Paint Out: May 14 to Aug 29

Show Dates: Sept 5 - Oct 3

AAI Art Institute 3701 Plains Boulevard, Suite 72D

Amarillo, Texas 79102

(806) 354-8802

https://www.artsinthesunset.org

Entry Requirements and Fees

Entry Fee $25.66

First 66 PAPNM or AAI Members who apply.
Each registered artist will be allowed to exhibit two paintings that were completed during this event’s paint out
No minimum size.
Maximum size per piece is 18” x 24” or 432 square inches unframed.
All work must be at least 80% completed en plein air, during the paint out.
All work must be sturdily framed, or gallery wrapped and ready to hang with D-rings and wire. No saw tooth hangers will be accepted. Artists will not be allowed to substitute other work for improperly framed work.
See the prospectus for more details on delivery requirements.
All applicants must register online here: Sign Up

Eligibility

Entry Fee $25.66 due at time of sign-up (non-refundable)

Open to PAPNM and AAI artist and student members working in two-dimensional media, excluding photography and digital media. Your membership must be current during the entire time of the event

To join PAPNM click Join Us.

Volunteer

Contact Stephanie West or LaDonna Daniel to help out with the Paint Outs.

Where to paint along the Mother Road

Lots of Opportunities to paint and emerge yourself in the lore and history of iconic Route 66 the Paint Out leaders have put together paint out guides for you

New Mexico Guide