Paint Livermore 2026

Main contact:  Stefanie Sylvester, paintlivermore@livermoreart.org  | 571-213-7393  

• Open to all artists working in plein air
• Collaborations welcome, each artist registers separately

•  LAA and PAL Members - $40
• Nonmembers - $45
• Students with ID - $30

• First  $250
• Second  $185
• Third $100
• Honorable Mention $50 Gift Card from Dick Blick Art Materials
• The Way Up Art and Frame Award $100 gift card to the art store
• The Tri-Valley Conservancy Award $100 
• Approximately 20 works will be selected for exhibition at the Robert Livermore Community Center (RLCC) in June.

• Work must be completed between May 9 and May 17. 
• Artwork must be 95% completed outdoors within Livermore’s 94550 or 94551 zip codes.
• Artists can only use stamped surfaces when painting for this event. Only stamped surfaces can be submitted for judging or selection for the RLCC June show. 
• Unlimited surfaces can be stamped. Maximum of two allowed for judging and jurying.
• There is no size limit on artwork.  However, display panels support a maximum size of 30” wide by 48” tall. If your work is oversized, contact paintlivermore@livermoreart.org  before May 15 so arrangements can be made. This applies only to the 2 artworks displayed inside the Bankhead for judging. The outside displays will need your own easel.

• Framed (preferred) or finished edges if a wrapped canvas. 
• Works on paper must be matted and fastened using a binder clip for hanging on the panels 
• All finished work must be securely wired across the back with D-rings to allow for hanging on panels.  
• Wet paintings must be framed for safe handling and a “Wet Paint” sign hung next to them. 

• Tag with your name - attach to the back of your work being submitted for judging 
• The tag without your name will be put beside your work 

• Livermore Art Association receives a 20% commission on all sales. 
• Artists can process their own sales and provide a commission check to LAA, or LAA can process sales for you and send you a commission check after the show. 

Painting in public areas only unless permission has been obtained by the artist.   

Artists cannot go on private properties without permission but can paint from bike/walk paths and turnouts.

See below for a list of location options. There are Partner Locations of wineries and businesses that are willing to have artists paint on location. You need to call ahead. 

Livermore Street Fest will be along First Street on May 16 and May 17. 

The Growers’ (Farmers) Markets are Thursday from 4-8pm at Carnegie Park and Sundays on Second St from 9am to 1pm. There are road closures for these events. 

Event photographers will be documenting the festival, starting with the May 9th kickoff at The Daily Grind.  

Artists comfortable being photographed while painting may connect with ProBono photographers to make arrangements.

Photographs and/or videos taken or submitted during this event may be used by LAA for promotional, marketing, and media purposes, including print, digital, and social media, without compensation or further approval.

The event photo album can be found here: Paint Livermore 2026