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Paint Dover! is a plein air painting event and art competition in downtown Dover, Delaware, with three days of painting options, culminating in an artwork exhibition, competition, and sales to the public.
Paintings displayed by 1 p.m. outdoors at The Biggs; awards announced beginning at 2 p.m. after which paintings move into gallery for Opening Reception at The Biggs 3:30 through 5:30.
This event is for the opening reception and awards ceremony, open to the public! For more information about participating as a painter in this event, please visit Downtown Dover Partnership’s website or click the registration link below.
NEW THIS YEAR – Two-Hour Quick Draw is Sunday, October 19th. Register beginning 10 a.m., Awards 2 p.m., paintings moved into gallery with other Paint Dover painting (already on exhibit) through 4 p.m. At 4 p.m. artists pick up unsold paintings to take home, or leave to allow us to exhibit in downtown store windows for several weeks.
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN – CLICK HERE
Early Registration Ends September 15, 2025.
Biggs Museum of American Art, Federal Street, Dover, DE, USA
Time: 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM
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