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Fremont, CA, Paint-out
Saint Charles Plein Air Competition
Save Yokohl Valley Call for Entries
Valona Paint Out in Crockett, California
Chadds Ford Paint-out
Videos from the Web
 “Lovers Point in the Morning” Plein Air Demo1 min This is a plein air painting demo by artist Robert Lewis. A full online catalog of his work can be viewed at www.robertlewisart.com … youtube.com |
 “By the Bay” Plein Air Demo3 min This is a plein air oil painting demo by Robert Lewis youtube.com |
 En Plein Air with Tony Pro1 min Tony Pro’s demo from June Lake is now up on ZAROLLA for purchase to view On Demand for $10. Check out the attached trailer … youtube.com |
 “The Old Refreshment Stand at Lovers Point”1 min A plein air painting demo by Robert Lewis. www.robertlewisart.com … “plein air“ painting art … youtube.com |
 DaGroup Art Show at China Camp Village10 min dancers. … “Chinese cultural events” “plein air painters” paintouts “Jerrold Turner” “Benicia Plein Air Painters” DaGroup … youtube.com |
 Plein Air Compressed30 sec Plein Air Great American Paint Off 20542 “Great American Paint Off” TRT: 30sec youtube.com |
 Painting In the Newlands Valley, Cumbria9 min I love painting plein air, particularly when the sun is shining and the day is nice and warm with little or no wind about. I filmed this … youtube.com |
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Fremont, CA, Paint-out
Paint-out Date: September 12, 2010
Weather Date: September 12, 2010
Where: Fremont, CA
Location of Paint-out: 40000 Paseo Padre Pkwy.
Where to Meet: pop-up tent near Community center and Pavilion
Directions: located at the intersection of Mission View Drive and Paseo Padre Pkwy, and the Pavilion
Description: The Fremont Art Association 3rd Annual Plein Air Paint Out at Lake Elizabeth/Central Park in Fremont on Sunday, September 12, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Artists will paint until 2:00 PM, followed by a reception at the Park Pavilion from 2:30 to 4:00PM.  Registration applications and rules can be found on the website www.FremontArtAssociation.org, with a registration deadline of September 8, 2010.
For more information call Robyn at (510) 656-4939.
Contact Information
Who to Contact: Robyn Leimer
Contact’s Email: robynlyee@sbcglobal.net
Sponsoring Organization: Fremont Art Association
Post expires at 11:00pm on Monday September 13th, 2010
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Saint Charles Plein Air Competition
Competition Name: Saint Charles Plein Air Competition
Competition Dates: September 21 – October 1
Entry Deadline: Early Entries by September 1, Regular Entries accepted through the event
Description: The Saint Charles Riverfront Arts, now a 501c3, offers their 3rd Annual Plein Air Competition. As the oldest city on the Missouri River, Saint Charles is known for its rich heritage. This includes being the First State Capitol, the departure point for the Lewis & Clark Expedition, and home to restored historic buildings along Historic Main Street and in the Frenchtown District. Artists will have 10 days to complete their works of art, which must be created completely on site, outdoors within the designated boundaries surrounding the Historic Districts.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Sarah Merideth
Contact Email: samerideth@sbcglobal.net
Mailing Address:
Saint Charles Riverfront Arts
218 North Main St.
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone: 636-724-8313
Website: http://www.saintcharlesriverfrontarts.com
Sponsoring Organization: Saint Charles Riverfront Arts
Post expires at 9:00pm on Saturday October 2nd, 2010
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Save Yokohl Valley Call for Entries
Show Name: Save Yokohl Valley
Deadline: Oct 15th 2010
Location: Crockett, Ca
Description: The Epperson Gallery will featuring an exhibit of Plein Air Works inspired by the Central Sierras and Foothills. Seventy-five pieces of art will be in a show and sale to benefit efforts to stop the proposed development of the valley ranchland into a city of 30,000 people. Subjects can be landscapes, barns, animals, farming equipment, anything that would be impacted by development of the valley. Overall framed size not to exceed 400 sq. inches. Entry deadline is Oct. 15th; show dates Dec. 4th – Jan. 16th, 2011. $40 entry fee will be donated to the Sierra Nevada Alliance. Four entries can be submitted via CD for jury selection. Entry forms and prospectus is on our web site.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Gerald Epperson
Contact Email: gerald@eppersongallery.com
Contact Website: www.eppersongallery.com
Sponsoring Organization: The Epperson Gallery
Post expires at 8:00pm on Saturday October 16th, 2010
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Valona Paint Out in Crockett, California
Competition Name: Valona Paint Out
Competition Dates: Oct. 16th – October 23rd 2010
Entry Deadline: Oct 16th 2010
Description: The Epperson Gallery is proud to once again host the mixed medium Valona Plein Air Paint Out held in the Valona District in Crockett. Scenic Crockett has been a favorite of painters for decades. The Valona District covers a wide range of options from open space, to river views, bridges, C&H Sugar factory, rustic marina, hillside vistas and quaint neighborhoods. It is a great place to paint and a fun event.
Contact Information
Contact Name: Gerald Epperson
Contact Email: gerald@eppersongallery.com
Mailing Address:
The Epperson Gallery
1400 Pomona Street
Crockett, Ca 94525
Phone: 510 787-2925
Website: www.eppersongallery.com
Sponsoring Organization: The Epperson Gallery
Post expires at 8:00pm on Sunday October 24th, 2010
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Chadds Ford Paint-out
Paint-out Date: February 5, 2011
Weather Date: February 12, 2011
Where: Chadds Ford, PA
Location of Paint-out: Chaddsford Historical Society
Where to Meet: Chaddsford Historical Society
Directions: www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Description: Third Annual Paint out and exhibition. Cocktail Party Saturday evening for artists and patrons. Juried event. Registration on-line at www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Contact Information
Who to Contact: Jacalyn Beam
Contact’s Email: jacalynbeam@mac.com
Sponsoring Organization: Chaddsford Historical Society
Post expires at 8:00pm on Tuesday March 22nd, 2011
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Victor Celebrates the Arts
Organization’s Full Name: Victor Celebrates the Arts
Organization’s Short Name: VCTA
Mission Statement: VCTA is a nonprofit all-volunteer organization whose mission is the promotion of art and youth art education in our historic town and surrounding mountain area.
Number of Members: Board of Directors and 25+ willing volunteers
Activities: Annual youth art insturction summer program
Shows, Exhibitions, Festivals Sponsored: Annual En Plein Air Judged Artist Competion and Show
Publication or Newsletter: News updates on Website
Contact Information
Official Contact Person: Jean Beckman at vctashow@gmail.com
Organization’s Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 676
Victor, CO 80860
Phone Number: 719-689-6373
Email: vctashow@gmail.com
Website: www.victorcelebratesthearts.com
Other Information: We draw artists for our competition from as many as 8 states and seek to increase that number each year! Our location is in the historic mining distric of Colorado. Victor is a step back in time. The surrounding mountain area is perhaps the most beautiful in Colorado, situation on the front range at 9-10,000 feet.
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Richard McKinley Workshop
Workshop Dates: September 3, 2010
Instructor: Richard McKinley
Location: Bend, Oregon, USA
Description: Richard McKinley will demonstrate painting the landscape (AM) and then will Critique artist’s paintings (PM) – Go to the listed Web Address for more details
Contact Information
Contact Name: Vivian Olsen
Contact Email: vivio@bendbroadband.com
Contact Website: www.pleinairpaintersoforegon.org
Sponsoring Organization: Plein Air Painters of Oregon
Post expires at 3:00pm on Saturday September 4th, 2010
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‘Impression of the Seasons’ Exhibit
Plein Air Exhibit Name: ‘Impression of the Seasons’
Beginning Date: September 4, 2010
Ending Date: September 29, 2010 Read the rest of this entry »
Post expires at 3:00pm on Thursday September 30th, 2010
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Ah Haa School for the Arts
Organization’s Full Name: Ah Haa School for the Arts
Mission Statement: The Ah Haa School for the Arts is a community center of learning and culture that offers a wide variety of Read the rest of this entry »
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8th Annual Grand Marais Plein Air Painting Competition
Competition Name: 8th Annual Grand Marais Plein Air Painting Competition
Competition Dates: August 27 to September 5, 2010
Entry Deadline: September 1, 2010
Description: Come and challenge yourself to recreate the beautiful scenery in Cook County.This event is open to all and is historically held during the week before Labor Day every year. Read the rest of this entry »
Post expires at 1:00pm on Monday September 6th, 2010
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