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CATEGORIES & AWARDS

2019 Main Competition

Main Competition turn-in: Thursday, October 7th, 2019 from 5pm - 9pm at the MARC. No late exceptions!
Main Competition Awards Ceremony: Saturday, October 9th, 2019 at 10:30am at the MARC.

The main competition awards and presentation are open to the public, and followed by an Art Sale. Competition winners are announced and the following prizes will be awarded:

  • Best Of Show (Purchase Award) - $1350

  • 1st Place Dry Media - $1200

  • 1st Place Wet Media - $1200

  • 1st Place Oil/ Acrylic - $1200

  • MARC Staff Choice (Purchase Award) - $750

  • 2nd Place Dry Media - $500

  • 2nd Place Wet Media - $500

  • 2nd Place Oil/Acrylic - $500

  • Honorable Mention, 6 in ANY CATEGORY - $100


Please note there is NO limit to the number of surfaces you can have stamped. One painting may be submitted for the Main Competition per category, and it must have been completed within 50 surrounding miles of Moab (outdoors) during the festival. Up to 2 paintings may be submitted for the Art Sales.

Regarding art sales: Recent, regional, plein air art work will be accepted. You are responsible for frames and displays. Some tables will be provided. Space is limited and available on a first come basis. Be aware we may update the schedule before the event.

Main Competition

2021 La Sal Mountain Paint-Out

• Painting location:  La Sal Loop Road or any view of the La Sal Mountains
• Awards & Stamp-in: At the MARC 111 East 100 North

Competition Stamp-in: Thursday, October 7th, 2021 • 5pm-9pm
Competition Turn-in: Friday, October 8th, 2021 • 5pm-6pm
Awards & Reception: Friday, October 8th, 2021 • 7pm

Artists will be encouraged to carpool in order to eliminate Park congestion and reduce entry fees. This event will be open to all registered artists and participants will be allowed to paint through-out most of the park. 


The following prizes will be awarded:

  • 1st Place - $500

  • 2nd Place - $300

  • 3rd Place - $200

  • 2 Honorable Mentions - Free registration for 2020

Paint Out: Dead Horse & Canyonlands NP

2021 Mill Creek Parkway Quick Draw

• Painting location:  Mill Creek Parkway
• Awards & Stamp-in: At the MARC 111 East 100 North

Competition Stamp-in:  Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 • 3pm  

Competition Turn-in: Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 • by 6:30pm 

Awards and Reception: Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 • 7:00pm

Open to all registered artists. Go pick your favorite spot surrounded by tall red cliffs, mountain and river scenes, and the darkest new moon sky,  you're sure to be inspired. 

The following prizes will be awarded:

  • 1st Place - $500

  • 2nd Place - $300

  • 3rd Place - $200

  • Artists' Choice - $200

  • 2 Honorable Mentions -  Free registration for 2020

Paint Out: River Road

2018 Winners

2018 Winners
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