The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 45 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Ponds, waterlilies, an English walled garden, a Japanese garden...so much to paint in a day! $30.00 fee per car for non-members and non-members […]
Hard Rock Cafe, Neon lights, high rise apartments....a busy city intersection at night! Hard Rock Cafe will allow us to use their restrooms AND sit in the patio to paint. re: Clarence or Michel.
Don Yang will demonstrate plein air techniques followed by the group paint out. Virtual critique of paintings will be offered the following Wednesday, September 30th, 2021, via Zoom. Paintings must be submitted for critique by Monday, September 28th.
Plein Air painter and renowned instructor, Don Yang, will critique members' work, providing his artistic insight and invaluable knowledge on technique. Submit your paintings to the Facebook PAPC 2021 Virtual Critique page by Monday, 11:59pm. Include medium, size, and location. This critique is for members only .
The Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston offers the opportunity to paint this historic landmark, beach and lake views, as well as the nearby Harley Clarke Mansion. Many options!
Portland, Maine painter Timothy Wilson captures the dramatic aspects of the Maine landscape, expressing his deep connection to the state’s stark strength and beauty. Last year was Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s 50th anniversary. In anticipation of celebrating that milestone, the Trust partnered with artist Timothy Wilson on an ambitious multi-year project during which Wilson visited […]
If you're ready to fine tune your landscape painting skills then today's paint out is for you. Located on the northwest side of Chicago, North Park Village Nature Center features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, […]
Please join PAPC for the Opening night reception for this great exhibit. We are very excited as over 100 PAPC paintings will adorn the walls of Uncommon Ground, a casual American eatery with it's own organic rooftop garden and lovely patio. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Live music and 20% off the menu […]
40 PAPC artists will have works displayed throughout the restaurant. This will be a fabulous exhibit with paintings portraying Chicago in the seasons, and the Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods. Please join us October 14th for the opening night reception!
Prairie Avenue was once the street where the elite of Chicago lived. Today, several mansions have been restored, including the Glessner House and the Clarke House, Chicago's oldest home.
