The Green River Arts Council and the City of Green River Parks and Recreation Department are excited to host the 21st annual Art on the Green 24 hour live art competition. Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional artist, high school student or adult, or compete in 2D or 3D categories: you have 24 hours to create artwork from beginning to end.
Art on the Green is held in collaboration with the Annual River Festival, hosted by the Green River Chamber of Commerce. It is free to the public to attend!
In addition to the competition, the Art on the Green event features many other exciting opportunities for the whole family:
FRIDAY
The 24 hour competition is held at the Historic Pavilion at Expedition Island, 475 South 2nd East, and begins Friday, August 14 at 10:00 a.m. (Contestants have until 10:00 a.m. the next day to complete their work.)
A silent auction begins at Noon on Friday.
“Battle on the Green” starts at 3:30 p.m. This contest-within-a-contest is a three-round elimination style competition, giving participants 30 minutes to create a painting on a surprise theme chosen by the Green River Arts Council. The public and a panel of judges vote on which artists move on to the next round.
From 4-6 p.m. there will be a Kid’s creation Corner which is an opportunity for children to create art projects led by volunteers.
SATURDAY
The Live competition ends at 10 a.m., with Kids Corner happening from 10 a.m. – Noon.
The silent auction continues Saturday until 1 p.m., so make sure to check out the art starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday!
Art on the Green culminates with an awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. This is where professional judges from around the area will announce the winners in the various categories.
Original artwork will be on display and for sale throughout the event!
For more information or for artists interested in participating in the event, please contact the Green River Parks and Recreation Department at 307-872-0514, or visit their Facebook page.
Sponsored event post paid for by Green River Arts Council