6th Annual
Paint Livermore 2025
Paint Livermore Plein Air Art Festival
Competition dates May 10 - 18
Registration:
Online: Pre-register April 1 - May 17
In Person: During Check-in & Stamping on Saturday May 10, Tuesday May 13, and Friday May 16 (see Information For Artists below)
Judging, Show & Sale
Sunday May 18, Bankhead Theater Lobby
Plenty of Activities at Paint Livermore
Ten days of activities include workshop, online exhibit, artists' socials
Join Bay Area artists for Paint Livermore 2025, Livermore Art Association’s annual plein air competition, May 10-18.
The first day of competition will kick off with a Collaborative Painting Workshop (open to all, not just Paint Livermore entrants). Meet at noon at Sycamore Grove on May 10 to learn collaboration techniques from Ghada Jamal and John Iacono. $75/artist, separate registration here.
An Artists Social at Del Valle Winery May 16 will be an opportunity for entrants to meet, swap stories, and get more blank surfaces stamped.
The 2025 location for the sales, judging and awarding of prizes will be at the Bankhead Theater Lobby May 18. In addition, the front courtyard of the Bankhead will display the other works of artists painted during the event. Twenty works will be selected to be display at the Robert Livermore Community Center the month of June.
Additionally, works submitted for judging will be shown online at this website.
Artists' Social / Schedule of Events
Two Artists' Socials
Two Artists' Socials
Two Artists' Socials
Saturday May 10
Kick off the week with a no-host breakfast and gathering at Charming Fig. Take the opportunity to meet your fellow artists, swap stories, and get blank surfaces stamped.
Saturday May 10, 8-10am | Charming Fig 1510 Holmes St, Livermore
Friday May 16
Join a no-host gathering at Del Valle Winery's gorgeous outdoor tasting room. Again, more check-ins and surface stamping is available. Please support the generosity of Del Valle Winery by purchasing wine or food. We are officially there from 4-6pm, but the music starts at 6pm and many of us will stay.
Friday May 16, 4-6 pm | Del Valle Winery 4948 Tesla Rd 94550
Schedule of Events
Two Artists' Socials
Two Artists' Socials
- April 1 Online Registration Opens
- May 10: Check-in & Stamping Saturday, 8-10AM | Charming Fig, with no-host breakfast and social gathering.
- May 10: LAA is offering a Collaborative Painting workshop on Saturday, 12 noon to 3pm. See Additional Events for details.
- May 13: Check-in & Stamping on Tuesday 9:00-9:45 AM, at Bothwell Park, corner of 7th and 8th.
- May 16: Artists' Social with Check-in & Stamping on Friday 4:00-6:00 PM. At Del Valle Winery 4948 Tesla Rd 94550.
- May 18 Reception & Judging Sunday May 18 | Bankhead Theater Lobby
4-5pm Artwork setup
5-7pm Reception, award announcements at 6:15
7-8pm Take-down - June 1-15 Online Exhibit Online display of artwork submitted for judging
- June 1-30 RLCC Exhibit of selected works at Robert Livermore Community Center Art Wall.
Workshop / Additional Exhibits
Collaborative Painting Workshop
Collaborative Painting Workshop
Collaborative Painting Workshop
Saturday, May 10, 12pm – 3pm | Sycamore Grove Park, Wetmore Rd entrance
$75 per artist
LAA is offering a workshop on collaborative painting being led by Ghada Jamal and John Iacono on May 10th, the first day of Paint Livermore. It will be a great way to start your week! Bring a friend even if they aren’t part of Paint Livermore.
Online & RLCC Exhibits
Collaborative Painting Workshop
Collaborative Painting Workshop
Online Exhibit
All work submitted for judging will be photographed and be in an online show through this Livermore Art Association website for two weeks.
RLCC Exhibit
June 1-30, Robert Livermore Community Center, 4444 East Ave, 94550
Contact Christine Watters christine@livermoreart.org.
Approximately 20 pieces will be selected for exhibition at The Robert Livermore Community Center for the month of June. Jurying for this special exhibit will happen at the reception. If you know you cannot participate in the exhibit, please let us know at that time.
If your piece is chosen, please bring it framed and wired with D-rings to The Robert Livermore Community Center May 30th at between 2:30 and 3:30. if you cannot make it back to Livermore to deliver the art, contact Christine Watters president@livermoreart.org for storage.
reception / judging / display
Reception & Judging
Dropoff & Display locations
Dropoff & Display locations
Sunday May 18, 5 - 7pm | Bankhead Theater lobby, 2466 8th St, 94550
Free parking in the parking garage on Railroad across from the Bankhead.
This event is open to the public.. Tell your friends, family, and followers!
- 4-5 pm Artwork Drop-off and Setup
- 5-7 pm Reception & Judging start.
- 6:15 Award Announcements
- 7-8 pm Take-down.
Competition work for judging must be submitted and set up by 5pm.
No work will be accepted after 5pm
Dropoff & Display locations
Dropoff & Display locations
Dropoff & Display locations
Artwork drop off for work to be judged (indoor exhibit) is at the front door of the Bankhead Lobby. No artwork may be placed on the floor. REMINDER any wet work must be framed and clearly labeled as WET PAINT
Indoor exhibit | Judging and jurying is at The Bankhead Theater in the lobby. Food for the artists is being provided by Charming Fig. Wine will be available for sale by Nottingham Winery.
Outdoor Exhibit | Work completed between May 10 and May 18, but not submitted for jurying/judging may be set up outside in the plaza in front of the Bankhead Theater. Artists must provide their own easels and/or tables as needed. Please keep the entrance area clear.
Judge
Philippe Gandiol
Philippe Gandiol, an award winning Northern California painter, was born and raised in France and moved to California in his early 20’s. He has painted with oils for over 25 years. He pursued an independent program of study taking classes in France, San Francisco and Sacramento and with several renowned West Coast painters. Philippe likes to paint a variety of subjects like landscapes, cityscapes, still life and figures “en plein air” or in the studio. He works as much as possible from life, believing that only in life can he find the full range of light and color he wants in his paintings and the spirit and mood of his subject matter. He is actively involved with the California artist community, art events and fundraisers. He also participated in juried art festivals in Easton, Sonoma, Carmel, Napa and San Luis Obispo to name a few. He teaches privately out of his studio or in the outdoor and also offers painting workshops. As an instructor, Philippe is appreciated as a thorough, supportive and inspiring mentor.
Philippe Gandiol
Registration & Information for Artists
Register online by June 1
Register online by June 1
Register online by June 1
Pre-register online starting April 1. It is recommended to register, but you can also register when you check in (it will be a staff-assisted online registration)
If you chose to pay by check/cash, don't forget to bring your payment when you check-in.
Check-in and Stamping
Register online by June 1
Register online by June 1
All artists must check in to receive their check-in packet and have their blank surfaces stamped. There is no limit on the number of substrates stamped.
There are several stamping opportunities throughout the week:
- Saturday May 10, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Stamping & No-Host Breakfast Gathering, at the Charming Fig at 1510 Holmes St, Livermore, CA 94550
- Tuesday May 13, 9am-9:45am | Stamping at Bothwell Park, corner of 7th and H Streets
- Friday May 16, 4-6PM | Stamping at the Artists’ Social at at 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore Del Valle Winery at 4948 Tesla Rd, Livermore
- By appointment | Contact Paula Duvall, 505-264-8738
Contact
Show chair, Paula Duvall, can be contacted at paintlivermore@livermoreart.org or 505-264-8738
Eligibility
- 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
Entry & Fees
- LAA and PAL Members - $40
- Nonmembers - $45
- Students with ID - $30
Awards
- First $250
- Second $185
- Third $100
- Honorable Mention $50
- The Way Up Art and Framing Award $100
- In addition, approximately 20 works will be selected for exhibition at the Robert Livermore Community Center (RLCC) in June.
Artwork & Display Requirements
- 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 Paula Duvall before May 17 so arrangements can be made.
Preparing Your Work – All work must have a finished presentation
- 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.
Labels - Your check-in packet will have 3 tags for the pieces you are submitting for judging:
- 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
- A retrieval tag to show the volunteer upon leaving. If you sell any work, please give the buyer the retrieval tag.
Sales
- 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.
Locations and Notes on City Events
Painting in public areas only unless permission has been obtained by the artist.
See below for a list of location options. There are wineries and other locations 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.
Photography & Media Release
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.
Thank you to Way Up Art & Frame in Livermore
WAY UP ART AND FRAME is sponsoring an award at the show. Owner Shakeeb will be picking out the winner. Additionally, Way Up is offering a 20% store discount to participating artists.
Resources
Check out these places for where to stay and places to paint
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