Preliminary Heats 

Saturday, September 12

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First Heat: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Second Heat: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

• In each heat, 6 artists are randomly selected to participate

• Artists choose from a collection of locally produced landscape photographs by local photographers

• Photos may be reproduced directly or used as inspiration

• Artists have 2 hours to complete their painting

• The public is encouraged to watch the artists work throughout each heat

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Public Voting

• Each artist will have a voting box at their painting station

• Audience members may cast one vote per person, per heat for their favourite artist

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Sunday Voting & Finals – September 13

• All 12 preliminary paintings will be displayed on the gallery walls Sunday morning

• Public voting continues until 12:00 noon

• At noon, votes are tallied and the top 4 artists advance

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Final Round

• Sunday afternoon, the top 4 artists select new photos and compete live for the title

• Winners are determined by public vote

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Awards – Announced at Exhibition Close

Sunday, September 13 at 4:00 pm

• Landscape Artist of the Festival 2026: $200

• Second Place: $125

• Third Place: $75

• Fourth Place: $50