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 […]

Paint Out/Nocturne: Water Tower Park

Water Tower Park 800 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

The Historic Water Tower  Park is located at 806 North Michigan Avenue along the Magnificent Mile shopping district .  This location is perfect for painting city buildings, people, cars, trees and flowers.

Paint Out: Osaka Gardens (Garden of the Phoenix)

Osaka Garden 6300 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago, Il

This is on a Sunday. Closest exit from Lake Shore Drive is Hayes Drive.  Second parking lot west, and then a long walk. Don't be discouraged! This Japanese strolling garden, also called Garden of the Phoenix, is located on the Wooded Island in Jackson Park. As a Japanese strolling garden, views are framed from a […]

Paint Out & Demo: Guest Artist Stephanie Weidner on the Riverwalk

Riverwalk under Wabash Bridge at Wacker Riverwalk at Wabash and Wacker, Chicago, IL, United States

The demo begins at 8:30 am. The Riverwalk sight features river views and  iconic buildings and Stephanie will show us how to paint it.  It's the perfect place to paint the day before the 4th of July with the Wrigley Building draped with a large American flag. There are public bathrooms along the riverfront next  […]