Loop near Chicago Theatre
Loop State and Lake Street, chicago, IlThis is a fun day for iconic buildings and people. The Chicago Theater offers an iconic marquee, and the Marshall Field's clock is a block away. Challenge yourself with el […]
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Bucktown
Bucktown 1850 N. Hermitage Avenue, chicago, ilA good meeting spot is St. Mary of the Angels church, at the corner of N. Wood St. And W. Cortland St., where there is generally easy street parking. Explore […]
Paint out: Montrose Harbor
Montrose Harbor 400 Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago, IlMontrose Harbor is located on the northern edge of Lincoln Park, a short walk from Montrose Beach. With a great neighborhood feel, Montrose offers outstanding northern views of the skyline, […]
Paint Out: Lincoln Park Conservatory
The conservatory is a painting challenge! The gardens are beautiful and the fountain is a treat! If the conservatory area is not your thing, the zoo is right next door […]
Paint out: Riverwalk
Riverwalk Wabash and Wacker, Chicago, IlWe will be meeting on the riverfront at Michigan and Wacker near O’Brien’s Restaurant. It’s a wonderful river view, full of boats, people, and many Chicago buildings and cafes. There’s […]
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Plein Air Workshop with Tom Trausch
Washington Square Park 901 N. Clark St., Chicago, ILTom Trausch Plein Air Workshop! Tom Trausch, award-winning watercolorist, workshop for PAPC members and non-members, Saturday June 29, 9:30am – 4:30pm. Members at I Heart Plein Air 2023 praised Tom’s […]
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Paint out: Old Town with Guest Artist Errol Jacobson, meet 8:30 1400 N. Wells
Old Town 1655 N. Sedgewick St, Chicago, IL, United StatesDemo begins at 8:30am at intersection of Schiller and Wells. Errol will show us his Plein Air techniques. Old Town is a busy thriving neighborhood which offers us many choices. […]
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Guest Artist Critique: Errol Jacobson
zoomFor Members Only! We are very fortunate to have Errol Jacobson, one of the founders of the PAPC and a nationally known plein air painter, critiquing our work. Errol's critiques […]
Paint out: Dempster Avenue, Evanston
Dempster and Chicago Avenue, Evanston Dempster and Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United StatesDempster and Chicago Avenue. This paint out happens during the Evanston Plein Air Festival. Dempster Ave has fun storefronts and colorful graffiti west of the train tracks. Beautiful homes line […]
Paint out: Sheffield Garden Walk
Sheffield and Armitage AvenuesFrom 9-12, we will paint along Sheffield and other side streets such as Fremont, Dayton and Seminary, where front gardens are easy to view. The neighborhood offers many interesting side […]