Welcome to Paint! Manassas, an event which cultivates the relationship between the visual fine arts and the natural, architectural and historic scenery of Old Town Manassas, Virginia. Artists are asked to disperse throughout Old Town Manassas to create work for the exhibition. The public is encouraged to observe and interact with the artists as they work, or even join in!

2011

July 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War. In recognition of this event, the Manassas Art Guild is calling for original artworks which relate to the history, artifacts and landscape of the Civil War in Virginia.

Although historical depictions will be considered for exhibition, we are more interested in Civil War sites as they appear today, and the artist’s response to them.

We are pleased to be able to present this exhibit in the brand new Hylton Performing Arts Center, which provides diverse and accessible arts experiences in state-of-the-art venues.

“Remains to be Scene” is just one event connected with “Paint! Manassas,” our annual en-plein air painting contest. The entry form is here.

2010

The 4th Annual Paint! Manassas will be held on Saturday, September 25,
with exhibits to run from October 2-23.

Here’s the link to the entry form: entryform2010.

The “official” Paint! Manassas map is here.

MAG’s framing guidelines are here.

Below are some sights from previous Paint! Manassas events.

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2009

Artists working and scouting locations for the 2009 Paint! Manassas

2009's Best in Show -- The Manassas Train Station by Mike Flynn. Watercolor.

Patrons crowd the MAG booth during 2009's Fall Jubilee.

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2008

The Paint! Manassas exhibit on the walkway between West and Battle Streets.

2ND ANNUAL, May 10-June 14, 2008

Art inspired by Old Town Manassas and the Manassas Battlefield.

16 artists participated in this event. Their assignment was to create work inspired by Old Town Manassas and the Manassas Battlefield. They had between May 10 and May 30 to complete their works, with awards presented on May 31.

Below is a sampling of the work created for this event — in no particular order. All of the work was of very high quality and I hope all of our artists will return next year.

At the bottom is this year’s award winners. — michele frantz, show coordinator

6. Manassas Presbyterian Church, by Katherine Nace. 7. Manassas Presbyterian, by Beth Weedon. 8. Manassas Presbyterian, by Pat Dixon. 9. Stone House, by Terri Branham. 10. Henry House, by Anita Faurot.

11. Family Cemetery, by Paula Rich. 12. Corner Gallery, by Lorrie Herman. 13. Alyssa Bryn, by Laura Lavarnway. 14. Farmer’s Market, by Mary Moon. 15. Manassas Museum, by Charlotte Pavone.

AND THE WINNERS ARE:

1st place: Sunny Spot, by Michele Frantz

2nd place: Noon Train, by Michele Frantz

3rd place: Sudley Manor, by Laura Lavarnway

Honorable Mentions: (again, in no particular order:) 1. The Things I Love, by Maria Briganti. 2. Manassas Presbyterian, by Katherine Nace. 3. Prospero’s, by Lorrie Herman. 4. Have a Nice Day, by Laura Lavarnway. 5. Path Less Travelled, by Anita Faurot.

We also gave out a “People’s Choice” award, for which members of the public were asked to vote for their favorite piece. It resulted in a 3-way tie:

1. May, by Michele Frantz 2. Sudley Manor, by Laura Lavarnway 3. Train Station, by Rob Burkhard

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2007

Paint! Manassas was originally part of the eARTh festival.

Painters at work on the lawn of the Manassas Museum.