Paint Out: Humboldt Park Boat House

Humboldt Park Boat House 1301 N Humboldt Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

Beautiful expansive park with lagoons and architecturally interesting boathouse. Field House has restrooms.  Cafe Colao is a 10 minute walk.

Paint Out/Nocturne: Montrose Harbor, south side

Montrose Harbor, south side 400 Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

Montrose Harbor provides views of Lake Michigan along with many types of boats. The proximity of restrooms will be determined as we get closer to the event.

Paint Out: First United Methodist Church/Levere Temple

First United Methodist Church/Levere Temple 1856 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL, United States

Take note, this paint out is on a Sunday.  This gothic style building was built 1929-1930 and features stained glass windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany.  Restroom proximity will be determined as we get closer to the event.

Submissions deadline for Summer in the City exhibit

All PAPC members can submit up to 4 entries for show or show & sale using this new web enabled platform from Online Juried shows in the link below. The show goes live June 5th – July 5th. Steps you should be taking now: some of our guidelines have been relaxed to provide each of you with an […]

Paint Out: Dawes Park in Evanston

Dawes Park 1700 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL, United States

Park with lake views, rocky jetty, and small lagoon. The Park is just north of the Dawes House, where we were originally going to paint, but they have an event happening there this Saturday.

Paint Out: Belmont Harbor

Belmont Harbor 3154 Belmont Harbor, Chicago, IL

The address is approximate. Use one of the parking apps as this neighborhood is not easy to park in, however, the views of boats in the harbor, boathouses, and the lake are wonderful!  A meeting spot to consider is the Chicago Yacht Club area.

Paint Out: Milton Lee Olive Park

Milton Lee Olive Park 500 North Lake Shore drive and East, Chicago, ll

Located next to Ohio Street Beach The Central District Filtration Plant (now known as the Jardine Water Purification Plant) is the largest water management facility in the U.S. The plant was constructed on a man-made landmass that juts out into Lake Michigan from the Chicago shoreline.  From this sight there are many city views, along […]

Paint Out & Demo: Guest Artist Errol Jacobson at Giddings Plaza, Lincoln Square

Giddings Plaza 4733 N Lincoln, Chicago, IL

The demo begins at 8am. Giddings Plaza is in Lincoln Square, 4731 N. Lincoln Avenue. Originally a German neighborhood, this quaint plaza has a small park, fountain, pastry shops, and interesting storefronts. Errol Jacobson will demonstrate plein air techniques followed by the group paint out. Virtual critique of paintings will be offered the following Wednesday, […]

Critique with Guest Artist Errol Jacobson (Members Only)

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Errol is not only extremely talented when it comes to Plein Air painting but he is also very knowledgeable as he critiques our work.  This is for member's only and is on Zoom. Paintings must be submitted by midnight, Monday, June 21. Paintings must be plein air or plein air inspired. Submit paintings to  Facebook […]