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2023 Bronze Buffalo Festival and Paintout Sponsored by Swedish Match

$5,000 in Purchase and Merit Awards

Artists Registration

The 17th Annual BUFFALO PAINTOUT, an en plein air event sponsored by Swedish Match, will be presented October 5-7 in Owensboro, KY. The three-day event will be highlighted by an exhibition and artists’ reception at the museum on Saturday, October 7, where MERIT AND PURCHASE AWARDS will be presented for winning entries during the museum’s annual Buffalo Festival Gala, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Artists may enter the BUFFALO PAINTOUT by completing the registration form at the link below or by calling 270-685-3181. Registration fee is $20 prior to Sept. 15 and $30 after that date.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5

7:00 to 9:00 a.m.

  • Registration, OMFA – 9th St. Entrance
  • Canvases and watercolor paper must be stamped at registration to be eligible for exhibitions and awards.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6

7:00 to 9:00 a.m.

  • Registration, OMFA – 9th St. Entrance
  • Canvases and watercolor paper must be stamped at registration to be eligible for exhibitions and awards.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7

11:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Enter paintings for jurying, OMFA – 9th St. Entrance
  • Artists must supply easels for entries
  • Paintings must be matted or framed

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION & EXHIBITION

BUFFALO GALA

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

  • Exhibition in museum galleries
  • Presentation of Merit and Purchase Awards