July 2026
Call for Artists: Plein Air Painters
Two artists wanted for a plein air painting demonstration & commission at Yolo Land Trust’s annual fundraiser, A Day in the Country.
Call Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026
Call Notification: Friday, August 28, 2026
Yolo Land Trust (YLT) is seeking two painters to artistically capture the event activities and the farm landscape during YLT’s annual fundraising event, A Day in the Country.
Event Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Event Time: 2:00-5:00 pm
Event Location: Gill Orchard, Davis, CA
A Day in the Country is a beloved community event – bringing together farmers, food lovers, and conservationists to celebrate the rich agricultural heritage of Yolo County and Yolo Land Trust’s work to conserve local farmland. Guests enjoy delicious food, live music, sip on exceptional wines and craft brews, and connect with those who share a passion for preserving our agricultural land.
Commission Details:
The artwork(s) commissioned will be given to YLT and gifted at the discretion of YLT.
Artwork should be completed on-site during A Day in the Country by 5:00 pm. If additional time is needed artist(s) must make arrangements with YLT staff before the event on September 13. Artwork may be no smaller than 8”x10” and no larger than 24” x 30” and may be framed or unframed.
The event begins at 2:00 pm, artist(s) will have access to the venue at 1:00pm to set up. Artist(s) must be actively creating at the venue from 2-5pm.
Artists are responsible for bringing the necessary supplies they need. A cocktail table and umbrella may be provided by YLT, if requested by the artist beforehand.
Artists will receive $400 value for their art – including admission to A Day in the Country with exceptional food and wine ($150 ticket value) and a $250 payment via check after the event for the art commissioned. A W9 must be provided by each artist.
How to Submit:
Interested artists should complete the online submission form and submit 3 samples of their work. If you have any questions, please email Stacy Wear swear@theyololandtrust.org.
The deadline to apply is Friday, August 7, 2026.
Learn more about A Day in the Country here: theyololandtrust.org/day-in-the-country