Starting at 5 pm, we will begin registration on the steps of the Carmel Art Association.  You can bring as many canvasses as you wish to be stamped for the festival.

Maximum size of a framed canvass cannot exceed 30” wide x 36” deep. 

You will paint for the next two days.

You will check in two framed paintings beginning at 6 pm on Mission Street & Ocean.  You must frame your paintings. You will name your paintings and select an opening bid.  You will also indicate the value of the painting.  After completing your paper work, you will go to the tent area and find the panel with your name.  The names are in alphabetical order by last name.  Hang the two paintings on your panel.  You have until 8 pm to turn in your two paintings.

Judges will view paintings and select winners.  Ribbons will be placed on winning paintings.

15^th Annual Carmel Art Festival – 10 am, Mission Street

The festival opens to the public for viewing and bidding via silent auction.  Immediately following the close of the silent auction, after 6 pm, there will be a live auction for all paintings that received 10 bids or more.

The award ceremony will be Saturday promptly at 5 pm on the stage located across from the tents on Mission Street.  If your painting received a ribbon, you will need to take it from your panel wall and then, bring it to the stage when your name is called so that we can photograph you with the painting.  After you receive your award, you will replace your painting on the panel.  It may be crowded but we will try to keep the area directly in front of the stage clear so that you have a path to the stage from the tent.  

If your painting(s) do not receive an opening bid on Saturday by 8 pm, the paintings will remain on display for purchase on Sunday. IF YOU SOLD ONE OR TWO OF YOUR PAINTINGS ON SATURDAY, YOU MAY HANG ADDITIONAL PAINTING(s) THAT YOU COMPLETED DURING THE FESTIVAL TO SALE ON SUNDAY. You can begin leaving with any unpurchased paintings after 4 pm on Sunday.  If necessary, Pak Mail will be available to coordinate the shipping of your unsold paintings

Those who received awards are expected to participate in the Quick Draw event.  Arrive in Devendorf Park in time to have your canvass stamped and be ready at 9 am.  You can leave the park and paint anywhere you like as long as you return no later than 11am.  You will need to bring your easel with you at 11am and set up in a circle in the center of the park.  There will be a 30-minute silent auction during which time a winner will be named. 

After 4 pm, unsold paintings displayed on Mission Street can be removed.  If necessary, Pak Mail will be available to coordinate the shipment of your paintings after the show closes.