The Astor Street neighborhood is filled with tree-lined streets and magnificent homes. The residence of Chicago's Catholic Cardinal is one of the main attractions. This Queen Anne-style mansion was originally built in 1885 and boasts 19 fireplaces. The mansion faces a portion of Lincoln Park and the Chicago History Museum is nearby. Located between State […]
This is a paint out that can't be missed. Plein Air master Errol Jacobson will demonstrate his approach to plein air painting, showing us how to visualize a city scene using his many years of plein air painting experience. Meet at Sheffield and Armitage El stop. This street is known for its historic Victorian architecture, […]
Meet us on this Saturday evening at sunset at Diversey Harbor, Diversey Parkway and Lake Shore Drive West. The sun sets this evening at 8:26. It's always best to gather 30 - 60 minutes before sunset to set up and find painting buddies. Once there, you'll be amazed by the water, docks and city skyline. […]
Join us in the zoom critique with master painter Errol Jacobson. Errol is an award winning artist who works in oils. He is a pro at critiquing other artist's work and will make the evening worth your time. Check out his work at https://www.erroljacobson.com/. Post your work on the PAPC Virtual Critique page by 11:00pm […]
This is a new venue for our group and should prove to be spectacular with city and Edgewater neighborhood views. Admiral on the Lake is Chicago’s most elevated senior living and retirement community. The Admiral residence is excited to have us on their rooftop painting.! Only 20 painters will be allowed on the rooftop and […]
Take note, this takes place on a Sunday and starts at 9:30. From the early 1800s until 1960, Swedes ranked as Chicago’s fifth-largest foreign-born group. One of the areas settled by Swedes was a bucolic subdivision called Andersonville. If you've never been to Andersonville you're in for a pleasant surprise. It's known for its […]
Join us Wednesday at 7:00 pm for our zoom critique with Stuart Fullerton. Stuart is a plein air painter, a portrait painter and an instructor at the Palette and Chisel. And he manages to hold a very busy day job! With his knowledge and talent, expect to learn a lot. Post your work on the […]
Get off to a good start on this 4th of July weekend by joining us for this fun paint out. We will be meeting on the riverfront at Michigan and Wacker. Rain or shine its an active place to paint if you like the river, buildings, people and boats. Much of the riverfront walk is […]
This is a multi-event day! We will meet at St. Mary of the Angels church, at the corner of N. Wood St. And W. Cortland St. Painters have many options: the church, charming side streets, outdoor dining a few blocks east on Cortland, and the 606 trail a block south on Wood. Pop-up Exhibit! We […]
Chicago’s most iconic street, State Street, closes to vehicular traffic for select Sundays this summer (July 24, August 7, August 21, and September 4). Meet us close to Lake and State Street to paint in this very happening area. There are vendors, nearby restaurants (bathrooms) and lots of friendly people. Last year a few artists […]