This is on a Sunday Ping Tom Memorial Park's 12-acre site was originally a Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad yard located along the edge of the South Branch of the Chicago River. Named in honor of Chinatown's most noted civic leader, Ping Tom (1935-1995), the park offers a Chinese style pavilion and a different view of […]
Due to rain, last week's demo was cancelled, so this weekend we decided to do a Double Header weekend!! Contrast Little Italy on Saturday with Chinatown on Sunday - and great eating in both spots! Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this […]
Due to rain, last week's demo was cancelled, so this weekend we decided to do a Double Header weekend!! Contrast Little Italy on Saturday with Chinatown on Sunday - and great eating in both spots! Master plein air painter Don Yang will demonstrate his plein air techniques at 8:30am in Ping Tom Park. After the […]
Don Yang always gives an excellent critique, so don't miss this opportunity! Post your paintings to the PAPC ZOOM Critique Facebook page by Tuesday, August 6, 5pm. Members will receive the Zoom link via email on Tuesday or Wednesday - check the Facebook page for updates.
The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain, one of the largest in the world, is located at Columbus Drive (301 East) and Congress Parkway (500 South) in Grant Park and runs from 8 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily, While in operation, the Fountain produces a major water display for 20 minutes every hour. During the major display, a […]
A bustling neighborhood with shopfronts both flashy and quaint, the historic Century Movie Palace, a Gothic church, and outside cafes. For members, paintings from this paint out will be shown at Artful Framer in two weeks. Please watch Facebook for info. Suggested areas of interest: Century Theater, Clark Street a block above Diversey; Our Lady […]
Come with us to paint the beautiful tree lined streets of Hyde Park. We will meet at 53rd and Harper.
Artful Framer Studio will host an exhibit of the Lake View East paintings done by PAPC members from the Lake View East paint out. The opening reception is August 30th and the show runs through September. Artists: Drop off paintings by August 28th. Paintings will not be accepted after the 28th. All paintings must be […]
Oak Park offers great architecture amid lush tree-lined streets. Street parking available. Frank Lloyd Wright Studio is on Chicago Avenue, but around the corner on Forest Avenue are numerous magnificent homes worth painting. If the big homes aren’t your thing, Oak Park does have a small downtown with shops and cafes and the Lake Theater […]
Lincoln Park Zoo offers animals, greenery, and interesting buildings. Begin early to beat the crowd. Note: The zoo opens at 8am but buildings (restrooms) do not open until 10am. Although the zoo is free, the parking lot is $30-$40! Try for free parking north of the zoo along Cannon Drive or Stockton. Or check Spot […]