1. Location:An artist may paint any subject or scene outdoors, provided it is within the city limits of Casa Grande. (Please see map, along with a list of potential sites).
   • Registration will be from 7:30-10:00 a.m. and will be held at the Casa Grande Museum, located at 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122.
2. Materials:
   1. All canvas must be stamped PRIOR to painting. NO unstamped art will be accepted. An unlimited number may be stamped but no more than one (1) can be submitted for the competition. Artwork that is painted on any other material besides the stamped canvas will be disqualified.
   2. Only the following mediums will be accepted: oils, acrylics, watercolors, and pastels.
   3. Artists must provide their own materials and a sturdy easel for display during the judging 2 process. Please mark your materials with your name and phone number.
   4. Youth (ages 17 and under) may utilize canvases using various mediums such as pencil, crayon, pen, or ink and may submit unframed completed artwork.
3. Painting Time Period & Entrance to Dave White Park: Each work of art must be started and completed, "en plein air", on Saturday, March 29, 2025, between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. The event will be held rain or shine so come prepared. All art must be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. @ Dave White Regional Park, 2nd Annual Casa Grande Southwest Taco Fest.
   • Participating artists will receive TWO FREE tickets to enter the Southwest Taco Fest. All other family members or guests will need to pay: 
     • Discounted Tickets: $10 discount tickets are available online until March 28th. 
     • Day of Event: All ticket sales available online for $15. 
     • Special Offers: Active military, veterans, and children 12 & under (accompanied by a paying adult) can enjoy free admission.
4. Size of artwork: Size of unframed artwork does not to exceed 16" x 20".
5. Artist Participants: Participation is open to all.
6. Legal: Artists will be responsible for the safety of their paintings. The Casa Grande Arts and Culture Commission & City of Casa Grande shall assume no responsibility for loss or damage to any work, display, supplies/materials, or person during this event. All winning entries shall become the sole owner of the City of Casa Grande to include the frame it is presented in.

All artists must register and have their canvas stamped prior to any work being done. (No exceptions). All participating artists will receive TWO FREE tickets to the 2nd Annual Casa Grande Southwest Taco Fest.

Registration will take place from 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Casa Grande Museum, 110 W. Florence Blvd., Casa Grande, AZ 85122.

Early registration fees can be completed by mail and must be postmarked by Monday, March 3, 2025. Early registration can also be completed by calling or coming to the City Clerk’s Office by March 3, 2025.

Registration fees:

• Adult Early Registration from February 10 – March 10, 2025 = $15 •
• Adult Registration = $20.00 from March 11 – March 29, 2025 •
• Youth Registration FREE for ages 17 and under; Register anytime between February 10 – March 29, 2025.

Free paint kits for the first 10 youth who register.

Payments for adult registration may be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order, credit cards, or bank debit cards.

1. All Paintings and a Signed Contest Entry Card must be delivered to the judging site no later than 3:00 p.m. at the Dave White Regional Park & Golf Course on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Late entries will not be accepted, so plan your return trip accordingly.
2. Each artist may submit one (1) finished piece for the competition. No additional entries will be 3 accepted.
3. Artwork submitted for judging must be signed on the back. **Do not sign your artwork on the front side.
4. The "Plein Air Stamp" provided at event registration must be visible on the back of the artwork at the time of submission.
5. Framed art is an integral part of a finished painting. All adult paintings must be appropriately framed, and you must also provide an easel to display your painting for judging.
   • We reserve the right to refuse any ADULT painting improperly framed or wired (i.e., no unframed wrapped canvases, stained mats, alligator hangers, etc.).
   • Winning artwork and frames become the sole property of the City of Casa Grande.
6. Teens & Youth (age 17 and under) may submit unframed, completed artwork.
7. All submitted paintings must remain on display from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
8. The judging will take place from 4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. All judging is final during the competition.
9. Judging results will be announced between 5:30 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. at the Southwest Taco Fest.
10. The Judging Panel will consist of five (5) judges. This panel of judges will select the Adult and Youth winners.

The following categories will be judged and awarded a monetary prize. There will be one (1) award per category.

**All entries judged and awarded monetary prizes will become the sole property of the Casa Grande Arts & Culture Commission.

An opportunity for the public to buy paintings that were created at the 2025 Casa Grande on Canvas Plein Air Painting Competition but not judged to be winners will be available at the Southwest Taco Fest on the day of the competition.

• To purchase a piece of art for sale that evening, buyers will negotiate the price with the artist. Artists will pay the Arts and Culture Commission a 20% fee for each painting sold at this event.

For further information, please contact: Casa Grande City Clerk’s Office at (520) 421-8600.