Event by: Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum invites artists to the picturesque location of Centennial and Murphy Park, alongside the historic Rideau Canal, to create an original work of art that captures the beauty of Smiths Falls, where industrial heritage meets the natural landscape, in the tradition of en plein air art making.
Rideau Artist of the Year is open to artists of all mediums. Artists will have the weekend (September 7th & 8th) to complete an original work of art and submit it to the museum’s gallery, where they will be reviewed by a jury.
All completed, submitted pieces will be displayed in the museum’s gallery following the competition, in a showcase of local talent. A jury of art professionals will review all submissions and award the title of Rideau Artist of the Year, 2024!
The Youth Category (participants under the age of 18) winner will receive $200 cash prize sponsored by TD Bank and a $50 gift certificate to The Craft Witch, sponsored by The Craft Witch. The Intermediate Category (participants over the age of 18) will receive a $1000 cash prize, sponsored by TD Bank. All Artwork will be on display at Artisan Village from September 25 to October 12.
Competition details and registration are to follow. For more information about the Rideau Artist of the Year Competition, please contact the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum at 613-283-6311 or heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca