09/11/2025
Spencer County Tri Kappa announces annual Plein Air Paint Out Competition
ROCKPORT – The Epsilon Psi Chapter of Kappa Kappa Kappa (Tri Kappa), in conjunction with Lincoln Pioneer Village, will host its annual Plein Air Paint Out on Saturday, October 25 at the Rockport Community Building. The event is open to artists ages 12 and over.
This event invites artists to capture the beauty of Spencer County through outdoor painting. Participants will bring blank canvases to the Rockport Community Building, located at 930 Fairground Dr., between 7-10 a.m. for official stamping. Artists may have multiple canvases stamped, but may submit only two for judging.
After stamping, artists will disperse throughout Spencer County to create their paintings.
The historic Lincoln Pioneer Village offers a particularly rich setting for artistic inspiration, featuring authentic log cabins and structures from Abraham Lincoln’s formative years in Indiana. Completed works must be returned to the Community Building by 3 p.m., accompanied by display easels. Judging will take place at 3 p.m., followed by public viewing and reception from 3-5 p.m. Awards will be announced at 5 p.m.
The competition will award $1,800 in total prizes: $750 for first place, $500 for second place, $250 for third place, two $100 honorable mentions and $100 for people’s choice.
Artists must provide their own supplies, including paints, brushes, canvases and easels. Acceptable media include acrylic, oil, pastels and watercolor. Paintings must not exceed 36 inches in any direction. Framing is optional.
The registration fee is $30 per artist, allowing submission of up to two paintings. Paintings may be offered for sale, but must remain on display until after the awards presentation. Artists are responsible for their own sales transactions.
For registration information or questions, contact Teresa Schroeder at [email protected] or 812-649-4676, or Cindy Lawrence at 812-686-1606.
