Art Amherstburg is proud to host the first-ever Plein Air Competition at the Amherstburg Art Crawl. Artists from across Ontario who enjoy creating outdoors are invited to take part in this two-day public event on Saturday, July 11, 2026 and Sunday, July 12, 2026.
The event includes a timed 5-hour competition, cash prizes of $1000 for first, $500 for second, $300 for third, people’s choice $100, and honourable mention $100.
We welcome ALL artists, ages 18+, from any level of experience. Artists will create work within the Amherstburg Art Crawl footprint. A map will be provided.Be inspired by Amherstburg’s heritage, gardens, and riverfront.
The public will be able to view works in progress, attend the exhibition, and purchase original artwork.
Accepted mediums: Oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, ink, colored pencil, charcoal, mixed media. Surface requirement: Bring your own surface, max size 16” x 20”.
Must be stamped and dated by Art Crawl official and wired to hang (no alligators)Space is limited to 30 participants.
Registration fee: $10
Registration opens: May 1, 2026
Applications close: July 10, 2026 at midnight, or when capacity is reached.Apply online at https://www.artamherstburg.ca/