Cape Ann Plein Air’s Quick Draw is being held in downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 9am-2pm! (artist check-in 8am)

Over 100 artists will have just two hours to complete their works, before their work will be displayed on easels for visitors and buyers to peruse or take home. All artworks created will be available for sale.

$2,000 in prizes are awarded to the top painters by two selected judges, the energy and excitement will be high, along with the quality of work. Juried and non juried artists will be judged separately.

Stay tuned for Registration!

On-line Registration: Limited space available

Event Date: Saturday, October 11

Location: Downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea (meet at First Parish Church Community Hall, 1 Chapel Lane, Manchester-by-the-Sea)

Artists Check-in: 8:00-9:00AM Saturday, October 12

Canvases: Must be stamped at check-in 

Painting Time: 9:00-11:00

Judging: 11:30-12:00

Artwork Sales: 12:00-2:00

Cape Ann Plein Air Juried Artist Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, honorable mentions

Non-Juried Artist Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, honorable mentions

$35 fee for participating artists

(free to public to attend to view, watch painting, and purchase)

Registrations are non-refundable

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT!