The Grant County Art Guild wants to encourage people to get out and be creative in our gorgeous county. To that end we are having a “Painting Grant County” Paint-Out, Sept 23-25. Participants may paint anywhere they like in Grant County—town, country or both. They may have up to three blank canvases stamped, and are encouraged to turn in the best of the bunch for judging. GCAG member Gay Scheibl will be on site for both check-in and the art drop-off prior to judging.

The judge is Plein Air painter Barbara Mulleneaux. Barbara will hold a three-day workshop leading up to the Paint-Out (workshop dates are Sept 19-21).

A prize of a Pochade box will be given for Best in Show, along with two $25 awards of distinction.

The Visitor Center will display the art through October 31, so visitors will get a glimpse of our artistic community—and spot local sites they might want to visit.

The entry fee for the Paint-Out is $25. Registration has begun but will continue up to Sept 23.

For detailed information about either the Paint-Out, or the Mulleneaux workshop, or to register for either, email annex@gcag.org.

For more information about the Grant County Art Guild, the GCAG Gallery, or upcoming events and classes at the GCAG Annex, see gcag.org. The GCAG Gallery is located at 316 N Bullard, Silver City, and is open from 10-5pm every day.