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BRONZE BUFFALO FESTIVAL & GALA PROSPECTUS

18TH ANNUAL BRONZE BUFFALO FESTIVAL

September 26-28, 2024

$3,500 IN PURCHASE AND MERIT AWARDS

OWENSBORO MUSEUM OF FINE ART

OWENSBORO, KENTUCKY

The 18th Annual Bronze Buffalo Festival, a 3-day en plein aire painting event September 26-28 will be highlighted by an exhibition, artists’ reception and awards ceremony in the museum Saturday, September 28 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The evening will feature musical entertainment and hors d’oeuvres.

Artists may enter the en plein aire competition by completing the registration form at the link below or by calling 270-685-3181. Registration fee is $20 prior to September 15 and $35 after that date.

REGISTER FOR THE BUFFALO PAINTOUT

Calendar of Events

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

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, SEPTEMBER 27

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, SEPTEMBER 28

11:00 a.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

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

BUFFALO GALA

ARTISTS’ RECEPTION & EXHIBITION IN RYAN PARK

  • Outdoor exhibition in the museum’s Ryan Sculpture Park
  • Presentation of Merit and Purchase Awards