All artists are responsible for their own supplies. We will provide snacks and bottled water throughout the day.

All artists must check in at the B3 Fest between 11 and 11:30 a.m.

The artist cannot begin their artwork until 12:00 noon. Any size blank canvas or other medium will be accepted.

The B3 volunteer at the check in station will initial your canvas to confirm it was blank at the time of check in.

Artists will paint from 12 p.m. to 4 pm.

All work will be turned into the judging station at 4 pm.

Viewing and Judging will take place from 4-5:00 p.m.

You may sell your artwork at any time during the day or after. But to compete for the prize, you will need to enter the piece for judging at 4:00 p.m. Should you sell your piece during or after the festival, you will receive the full sales price.  He or she may elect to donate a portion of those proceeds to SHARE, Inc. to help support this event.

The winning piece will be announced at the conclusion of the R.J. Mischo show at 5:45. The winner will receive $300 + a $200 gift certificate to St. Louis Art Supply,  Art sponsor of the 2023 Soulard B3 Festival.

Guidelines for judging –

• The art is original; Captures the spirit of Soulard; The love of music; Is consistent with the body of the artist’s work

• Shows some unique vision of this community

• Points for rich textures, harmonious colors, creative compositions, dynamic

• Shows mastery within the time limits given

Judges –

Our judges this year are Carol Boss, Linda Kurdi, and Phil Jarvis.
You can read their bios and enjoy some of their art, see below!