2026 Georgia Color PaintQuick Competition

A two-hour outdoor painting competition in Ellis Square in downtown Savannah, inviting painters of all skill levels to create original works, prepare them for judging, and display them for on-site sales. The October 16, 2026 event includes judging and awards for Georgia Color artists, community artists, and youth ages 16–21.

Painters of any skill level may participate. The registration details specify painters ages 16+ and also state that youth ages 15 and under enter free. Advance artist registration is $25; on-site registration is $35, cash only. Within two hours, artists must paint their work, frame it, wire it for hanging, give it a title, tag it, and place it on an easel for judging. Artist check-in is at 3:00 PM; painting runs 3:30–5:30 PM; judging, exhibition, and sales run 5:35–7:00 PM. Paintings may be purchased on-site. Awards available include 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among Georgia Color Artists; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd among artists from the community; and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for youth ages 16–21. The main event heading and calendar identify October 16, 2026, while the embedded registration details contain a conflicting date line reading 'Friday, October 16, 2025.'