PaintOut / Nocturne: The Logan Theatre

The Logan Theatre 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL

  The Logan Theatre opened in 1915 as the Paramount Theatre, a single-screen cinema. ... In the 1960s, when Milwaukee Avenue underwent heavy construction to build the CTA Blue Line station, the resilient Logan Theatre kept its doors open for business, and it's open now.  This 906 seat movie house  sports beautiful signs and marquee along […]

Paint Out: Washington Square Park

Washington Square Park 901 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL

Washington Square Park contains a lovely fountain with a view on the north towards the Newberry Library. Other historic buildings border the other sides.  It is strategically located one block from the Palette and Chisel. This is our 'almost last' paint out, and there will be a potluck after the paint out at the Palette.  […]

Paint Out: Graceland Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery 41264 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

Graceland Cemetery is a large historic garden cemetery located in the north side community area of Uptown. Established in 1860, its main entrance is at the intersection of Clark Street and Irving Park Road. It is still an active cemetery with services and visiting families. Lorado Taft sculptures, Ernie Banks baseball headstone, and the Goodman mausoleum […]

Paint Out: Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond

Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N,. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

Lincoln Park Zoo at the South Pond is a perfect venue to kick off the 2022 Plein Air season.  If you locate Cafe Brauer next to the Zoo entrance then you'll see South Pond is only steps away.  Buildings across the pond along with vegetation, a boardwalk and people make for a lively composition.  You'll […]

Paint Out: Lawrence’s Fish and Shrimp

Lawrence's Fish and Shrimp 2120 S Canal Street, Chicago, Il

What's better than painting an iconic Chicago restaurant with city views next to a bridge and a river?   There's no shortage of views from this spot.  Washrooms located in the restaurant and after all of your hard work you can go inside and treat yourself to a wonderful seafood lunch.  Now that's a perfect Saturday.

Health Hazards, Hygiene, and Safety for Plein Air Painters (members only)

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A special PAPC members only event! Occupational health expert Dr. David Hinkamp will discuss "Health Hazards, Hygiene, and Safety for Plein Air Painters." As artists, we can buy toxic products, even though they are outlawed by OSHA for commercial use, and we are not made aware of the hazards. Outdoor painting reduces the harmful impact of […]

Paint Out: Devon Ave, near Washtenaw/Western

Devon Ave 2502 W. Devon, Chicago, lL

Think lively and colorful when you come to this paint out.  This Indian neighborhood has an array of shops and window displays to challenge your ability on painting signage.  We will be painting between the cross streets of Washtenaw and Western and the address used is to guide us to the area.