Paint Livermore 2025

Paula Duvall, our original show chair, has stepped back. We have tried to remove her information but likely have missed some mentions. Please contact the following people instead:

Main contact:  Assal Triolo, paintlivermore@livermoreart.org  or 408-313-4182  

By appointment check-in and stamping - Heather Dever heather.dever@livermoreart.org, 925-758-9361

• Open to all artists working in plein air
• Collaborations welcome, each artist registers separately
• No work from the Collaborative Painting Workshop is permitted for judging/jurying

•  LAA and PAL Members - $40
• Nonmembers - $45
• Students with ID - $30

•  First  $250
• Second  $185
• Third $100
• Honorable Mention $50 Gift Card from Dick Blick Art Materials
•  The Way Up Art and Frame Award $100
• The Tri-Valley Conservancy Award $100
• In addition,  approximately 20 works will be selected for exhibition at the Robert Livermore Community Center (RLCC) in June.

• Work must be completed between May 10 and May 18. 
• Artwork must be 95% completed outdoors within Livermore’s 94550 or 94551 zip codes.
• Artists can only use stamped surfaces when painting for this event. Only stamped surfaces can be submitted for judging or selection for the RLCC June show. 
• Unlimited surfaces can be stamped. Maximum of two allowed for judging and jurying.
• There is no size limit on artwork.  However, display panels support a maximum size of 30” wide by 48” tall. If your work is oversized, contact  paintlivermore@livermoreart.org  before May 17 so arrangements can be made. This applies only to the 2 artworks displayed inside the Bankhead for judging. The outside displays will need your own easel.

•  Framed (preferred) or finished edges if a wrapped canvas. 
• Works on paper must be matted and fastened using a binder clip for hanging on the panels 
• All finished work must be securely wired across the back with D-rings to allow for hanging on panels.  
• Wet paintings must be framed for safe handling and a “Wet Paint” sign hung next to them. 

• Tag with your name - attach to the back of your work being submitted for judging 
• The tag without your name will be put beside your work 

• Livermore Art Association receives a 20% commission on all sales. 
• Artists can process their own sales and provide a commission check to LAA, or LAA can process sales for you and send you a commission check after the show. 

Painting in public areas only unless permission has been obtained by the artist.   

Artists cannot go on private properties without permission but can paint from bike/walk paths and turnouts.

See below for a list of location options. There are Partner Locations of wineries and businesses that are willing to have artists paint on location. You need to call ahead. 

Livermore Street Fest will be along First Street on May 17 and May 18. 

The Growers’ Markets are Thursday, May 7 from 4-8pm at Carnegie Park and Sundays, May 11 and May 18, on Second St from 9am to 1pm. There are road closures for these events. 

Event photographers will be documenting the festival, starting with the May 10th stamping breakfast at Charming Fig (a no-host breakfast and social gathering). A group photo will be taken that morning. Artists comfortable being photographed while painting may use a QR code provided at check-in to share their location and schedule.