Information for Artists
2024 Schedule of Events
Registration info
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Register online (preferred) or in person on the porch of the Ingalls Homestead.
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Before painting stop by the porch to have your canvas/paper stamped by HDS Board member.
Wet Sale
The wet sale is held on Sunday at the De Smet Event Center starting at 11 AM with awards presented at the conclusion at 2 PM. Artists will have a couple of hours to set up before the public arrives. Table and 2 chairs will be in place for each registered participant. Artists should bring their own easels/display set up. A commission of 25% of all sales will go to the Harvey Dunn Society to help defray costs of this annual event. PayPal system to be utilized for transactions and board will handle state taxes.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 8
All Day (8-4): Registration and canvas stamping on porch of Ingalls Homestead 6 PM:Â Group Plein Air painting. Two site options available: Osceola Lake and the Garden of Remembrance at the De Smet cemetery. Can meet in the Event Center parking lot to carpool/convoy to sites.
Friday, August 9
All Day (8-4): Registration and canvas stamping on porch of Ingalls Homestead.  9:45: Quick Draw event in downtown De Smet. Meet at the Library for event specific registrant and instructions. 5:30-6:45: Artists' Reception hosted by Harvey Dunn Society Board. At the Laura Ingalls Wilder Society (105 Olivet St.) 7:00: Presentation of "An Evening with Harvey Dunn" by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant Society at the Event Center.
Saturday, August 10
8-Noon:  Registration and canvas stamping on porch of Ingalls’ Homestead.  10 -12: Live models in period dress on site for plein aire painting/sketching. 1- 2: Youth workshop 6:00: Artists' Dinner on Homestead Porch hosted by Harvey Dunn Society Board.  Fiddle music entertainment!
Sunday, August 11
8-10: Artists set up for Wet Sale at the Event Center. Table and two chairs will be provided. Please bring your own easel(s). 10-2: Wet sale open to public. 2 PM: Announcement of award winners.
Event Sites
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Ingalls Homestead
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De Smet Event Center
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De Smet Welcome Center
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De Smet Library
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Remembrance Gardens at
De Smet Cemetary
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Lake Osceola stone bathhouse
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Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society
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Kingsbury County Courthouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate in this Plein Air event?
This paint out open to all ages and abilities.
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Is this a juried art event? Are there awards?
This is not a juried event. People's Choice, Artist's Choice, and Quick draw art awards will be voted upon at the time of the wet sale. This includes entries of individuals 18 and older. Youth participants present for the wet sale are entered into a drawing for a prize.
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How do I register?
You can register online here or anytime during the event up until Saturday morning at the porch of the Ingalls Homestead site.
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Is there a charge for registration?
All are welcome to this free event. There is no registration fee!
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How do I get my art work stamped?
Prior to starting your piece your canvas or paper (or whatever you choose for your surface) will need to be stamped with our event stamp from the current year. Just present to the Homestead porch where any board member can assist you in this.
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What art is eligible for awards?
Only pieces stamped and created during this weekend event.
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How does the wet sale work?
Artists set up their works in the Event Center. Any works created during this event can be sold. Additionally, artists are welcome to have available up to 6 additional pieces for sale. All items for sale must have a price clearly listed.
starting in 2024, all sales will be handled by the Harvey Dunn Society at the main desk utilizing a Pay Pal system. A 25% commission goes to the Harvey Dunn Society which goes towards helping defray event costs.
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Who can come to the artists' welcome reception held on Friday night?
Registrants and their guests are all welcome and encouraged to come to this fun get-together. Appetizers and beverages will be available along with a heavy serving of laughter. Check out the event schedule as to where this will be held.
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Is there a charge for the Saturday evening meal?
The Harvey Dunn Society Board is happy to host this meal free of charge to all participating artists. We enjoy the opportunity to spend time with folks that have been returning to this event for years as well as meeting new friends for which this is their first visit. We welcome friends and family members that are accompanying the registered artist though ask that that information be included upon registration and note that there will be a free will offering jar set out for donations to help cover food costs for these additional meal(s). Thank you!
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