Corporate Sponsorships

Sponsor an Artist Award

Host Committee & Friends of Show

Olmsted Arts, Inc., producer of Georgia Color Plein Air (October, Savannah) and the Olmsted Plein Air Invitational (April, Atlanta), proudly presents the largest and most prestigious plein air show and competition in the state featuring exclusively Georgia-based artists. This year, the event returns to beautiful and historic Savannah.

Planned activities include an Exhibition Gallery, Artist Talks & Demonstrations, an Artist Welcome Reception, the Awards & Collectors Celebration, the spirited Friday PaintQuick, and more. For collectors and art lovers, this is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the world of en plein air and to acquire original works of Savannah and coastal Georgia scenes—created by today’s leading Georgia artists. It is also an important way to support living artists and their craft.

Engage. Invest. Celebrate civility and beauty.
This is your chance to become a Corporate Sponsor, underwrite an Artist Award (or two), or join as a Host Committee Member or Friend of Show.

Top artists from across Georgia are drawn to Georgia Color Plein Air because they:

Love their craft and take pride in sharing their work.
Feel honored when their paintings find homes private residences, offices and businesses.
Value the recognition of awards that build their resumes and reputations.
Compete for the state’s largest purse for Georgia-based plein air painters.

In fact, Georgia Color has served as a springboard for several artists who have since gone on to larger national shows.

How do we continue to attract the very best?
By ensuring the largest awards purse in the state—made possible by sponsors like you. Corporate Sponsors help defray costs of equipment and production. Each award is available for underwriting, and with it comes a generous package of visibility, recognition, and prestige. Many choose to become Host Committee members or Friends of Show. Any and all support is utilized efficiently and is greatly appreciated.

Awards to be presented include:

Best of Show ~ Best Representation of Historic Savannah ~ Best Representation of the Georgia Coast ~ Best Nocturne ~ Best Use of Light ~ Best Architecture ~ Best on River Street ~ Best on Broughton ~ Best on Bull ~ Catch of the Day ~ PaintQuick (9 awards in tbree categories - Georgia Color Artists, Community Artists, Youth)

Please note: Awards highlighted in RED are already sponsored.

Questions, more information:

In Savannah contact Andy Hall 770-241-6627 or asailorandy@aol.com
In Atlanta contact Phil Cuthbertson 404-944-3475 or phil@olmstedpleinair.com

Olmsted Arts, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non profit organization that is dedicated to nurturing the visual and cultural art education and experience through the art of plein air painting. EIN 81-0836757
Your donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

At the center of the modern plein air movement, Georgia Color Plein Air is making and documenting history and life in Georgia’s Lake Country. The work produced here has importance beyond the daily joy of seeing original artwork in your home. We invite you to experience the vibrancy and artistic excellence of Georgia Color Plein Air and to be a part of the history being made here.