PLEIN AIR AT BORDEN ESTATE 2025
Event Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Rain Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Applications will close April 25, 2025 at midnight.
Roost Arts Hudson Valley and the School of Practical Philosophy and Meditation invite you to apply to be part of our first Plein Air Art event together at the Borden Estate on June 14, 2025 (rain date June 15).
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We are collaborating to create an inspirational event that connects nature, art and community and are pleased to invite everyone that has a relationship with these wonderful nonprofit organizations, friends, family and members of the public.
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This bucolic property has breathtaking views of the Shawangunk Ridge, rolling meadows, a farm, forests, spring-fed ponds, trails, and eagles. The Borden mansion was built by Marion Borden in 1906 and has been beautifully maintained and is in daily use. Also on the property is an historic Dutch Stone House built in 1787 and was owned by Marion Borden’s parents, and still in use. A koi pond, gazebos, fountains and gardens are some of the property features that will invite you to take a few moments to contemplate quietly. From many vantage points there are different perspectives and views of the Ridge.
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We invite artists to apply, there are 25 spots available. There will be a juried selection.
In the past Roost Arts has collaborated with the Mohonk Preserve for a Plein Air walk and each year it has been tremendously successful, with 24 artists participating and about $10,000 worth of art sold. The events have attracted a robust number of visitors, and very positive reviews from participating artists and visitors alike! With this in mind we are expanding the opportunities to a new and exciting venue. We hope that you will apply to be part of it.
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Accepted artists will create one work of art in the medium of their choice, on-site in plein air. The theme is nature and the outdoors, with suggested categories like Close Focus, A Wide Vista, Architectural Details, People in Nature, Expressive Landscape and Outside in Action. The process and finished products will be photographed throughout the day and will be included in an online auction through Roost Arts online auction site.
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Event Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Rain Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025
Should weather not cooperate on the rain day, the event will be canceled and rescheduled later in 2025.
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Event Timeline:
9:00 – 9:45 am – Artist Check In
10:00 – 3:00 pm – Event
3:00 – 3:30 pm – Artist Clean Up
4:00 – 5:00 pm – Artists bring their work to the check-in table to have finished artwork photographed for the auction site.
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The auction site will be open on Monday, June 16 and close at 9pm on June 28 where people can bid on their favorite pieces.
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Event Details:
Plein Air Art Walk at the Borden Estate will feature local artists painting nature and landscape.
Visitors to the property on Borden Circle, Wallkill can stroll along the trails and the property to observe 25 artists painting live on June 14 10-3pm.
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All paintings will be auctioned via Roost Arts online auction platform, GiveSmart.
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Auction revenue will be split as follows:
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Artist = 50% of winning bid (or the option to donate the entire amount to Roost Arts and the School of Practical Philosophy)
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25% Roost Arts
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25% The School of Practical Philosophy.
After the auction closes, unsold art will be assigned a “buy now” price that you indicate (suggested 75% of the retail price of the art). Unsold art will be returned to the artist.
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On June 28, 2025 3-5 pm there will be an opening reception and presentation of the artists’ work from the plein air walk in the Barn Theatre at the Borden Estate.
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If accepted there is a non-refundable $25 registration fee to secure your place and help cover administration costs of the event.
Registered artists will be required to select their location preference from three zones. A map of the property will be included. To view photographs of the location visit: https://bordenestate.com
The deadline to apply is April 25, 2025