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 […]
This Lincoln Park farmer’s market, Green City Market, is located at 1817 N. Clark Street. We’ll be able to paint on the grass under the large, beautiful trees. Look forward to fall foliage, colorful tents, delicious produce and hopefully a bright blue sky.
Pilsen is a favorite painting site! The Jumping Bean Coffee Shop (1439 W 18TH Street) is a beautiful building with a Victorian tower. Walk in either direction to find terra cotta covered buildings, small, interesting shopfronts, or old bank buildings. Side streets provide early Chicago workers’ cottages. Street parking is available and Jumping Bean Cafe […]
This paint out is a favorite for PAPC members. If you like choices at your paint outs, then this is the place for you. The very active Humboldt Park offers a large boat house, field house, a large lagoon and smaller ponds. Often people are walking, bike riding and sometimes even peddling swan boats. There […]
This main street is almost exactly as it was in the late 1800’s. Historic buildings with great detail line the street. The CTA station is also picturesque. There is street parking and a Starbucks at Sheffield/Armitage with restrooms.