Call for Artists: Art at the Classic

Are you interested in showcasing your artwork at Art at the Classic, a top-ranked equine and western art show? Held during the Draft Horse Classic, September 19 – 22, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, this equine and western art show features impressive works of art in a dozen categories and more than 100 works by painters, sculptors, photographers and other fine artists.  The show has become one of the premier displays of its kind – attracting both art lovers and horse lovers. Artists are encouraged to participate by entering artwork in the show and purchasing booth space at the show.  

The juried show is open to all artists over 18 years old whose work reflects a western way of life and includes any equine subject, work on the land, western landscape, animals or wildlife. Entries must be artist’s original design, produced in the last three years, and not previously shown in Art at the Classic. Classes include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, graphic and charcoal, colored pencil, photography, sculpture, miniatures, and anything goes (mixed media). All artwork must be for sale.

If you are interested in participating in this show by entering artwork in the show and/or purchasing booth space at the show, applications are available at here. Or if you have questions, contact Judy Vargas, Director of Art at the Classic, at . The deadline to apply is June 25, 2019.

Categories: Draft Horse Classic, Events, and Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Call for Artists: Art at the Classic

Are you interested in showcasing your artwork at Art at the Classic, an equine and western art show held during the Draft Horse Classic, September 21 – 23? We invite artists to participate by entering artwork and purchasing booth space at the show. Details are available here, and the deadline to submit an application is June 15. Artwork by Elizabeth Hendrix.

Categories: Draft Horse Classic, Events, and Nevada County Fairgrounds.

Call for Artists: Art at the Classic

Are you interested in showcasing your artwork at Art at the Classic, a top-ranked equine and western art show? Held during the Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, this world-class art show features more than 120 works by painters, sculptors, photographers, and other fine artists.  The show has become one of the premier displays of its kind – attracting both art lovers and horse lovers.

This juried show is open to all artists over 18 years of age whose work reflects a western way of life and includes any equine subject, western landscape or wildlife.  Entries must be artist’s original design, produced in the last three years, and not previously shown in Art at the Classic.  Classes include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, graphic and charcoal, colored pencil, photography, sculpture, miniatures, and anything goes. Artwork must be for sale.   

If you are interested in participating in this show, applications are now available here. The deadline to apply is June 1, 2016.  If you have questions, you can contact Judy Vargas, Director of Art at the Classic, at .

Art at the Classic is part of the four-day Draft Horse Classic, September 22 – 25, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.

Artwork by Cheryl Caldwell

Art at the Classic (baby Clydes)

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Art at the Classic: Which Art is Your Favorite?

Check out this art – which is your favorite? During this week’s Draft Horse Classic, don’t miss Art at the Classic, held in the Main Street Center, and featuring hundreds of beautiful works of art. Shop in between Draft Horse performances, or drop by while strolling the Harvest Fair. Entrance to the Fairgrounds is free!

Art at the Classic (baby Clydes) Art at the Classic (girl braiding) Art at the Classic (patriotic)

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Clint Walker to Visit Art at the Classic

Held in the Main Street Center during the four days of the Draft Horse Classic, Art at the Classic is a world-class equine and western art show that features more than 100 works by painters, sculptors, photographers and other fine artists. Take time to browse the show, meet some of the artists and purchase beautiful works of original art, photography, cards and other items from the artists’ booths. 

Visiting this year’s Art at the Classic is Clint Walker. Clint played the lead role of Cheyenne Bodie, a cowboy hero, in the 1950’s western television series “Cheyenne,” which ran for eight years. He’s also been in feature films such as “The Dirty Dozen,” “The Night of the Grizzly,” and “None But the Brave.” He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2004 was inducted into the Hall of Great Western Performers in Oklahoma City, OK.

Clint, who resides in Grass Valley, will be in attendance at Art at the Classic on Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm, and on Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm, to talk with fans and autograph souvenirs. Stop by the Main Street and say hello!

 

Categories: Draft Horse Classic.