Beaverton Arts Mix (BAM!) Returns

Beaverton's Arts Mix festival is fast approaching, it begins October 6th and lasts through the 9th. This year, BAM! will feature famous chalk artist Steve Platt. He specializes in chalk art and will be drawing in front of the library throughout the festival.

Now, for the Beaverton Artists, part of BAM! is the Quick Draw competition, in which artists compete against one another in a fast paced contest. Artists can preregister or simply show up on the day of to compete. Check in will take place at the library at 8:30 AM.

Quick Draw is a "Plien Air" (In the Open Air), fast-paced art competition in which Beaverton residents bear witness to art being created in their community. Once you've registered, the artists will divide and draw in one of three locations: in front of City Library, near the farmers market/city park area and Broadway between Lombard and Watson street.

When 9:30 AM rolls around, models will strike a pose for those competing and the drawing begins. Artists have until noon sharp to finish their drawing. First prize is $300, and all completed entries will be displayed and on sale during the festival.

Thinking about registering for Quick Draw? Take a look at some of the 2015 BAM artists and see if your skills measure up.

For additional details about the festival, such as a schedule and a complete list of events, check out Beaverton-Arts-Mix.

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