Plein Air BC

4th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air CHALLENGE

When: Saturday, August 6, 2011

Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where:  West Vancouver, Ferry Building Gallery

In a traditional three-hour Plein Air painting competition, painters must originate, paint, complete and frame a piece of art that they create outdoors. Artists will be painting in areas surrounding Ferry Building Gallery and in the ArtSpeaks tent. Works will be judged and many fabulous prizes will be awarded! Artists must pre-register at the Ferry Building Gallery and cost is $35 + tax. A reception will follow for participants and jurors.

Contact the Ferry Building Gallery for details. 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, 604-925-7290 gallery@westvancouver.ca, www.ferrybuildinggallery.com

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Date: Saturday, July 23, 2011

Time: 11:00 to 2:00

Entry Cost: $20.00 includes lunch

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The Grand Prix d'Art, hosted by "The Old School House Arts Centre", will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011. Grand Prix d'Art is a "race"; competing artists must complete a work of art “en plein air” in the space of three hours. This year each artist will be assigned a zone in the picturesque town of Qualicum Beach by lottery. Prior to the event, local businesses are approached to sponsor an artist. Those sponsoring businesses will be in the designated zones from which the artist must work. The work must represent or be inspired by some thing or person that is visible from the assigned location. Most locations are within walking distance of The Old School House. The finished work must be in presentation condition, titled and priced for sale no later than one hour after completion. A panel of three judges then determines the winners of the contest. $20.00 entry fee includes an Artist Meal at the end of the event will be provided; companion meals may be purchased for $10.00. Prizes to be announced.
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Location: Historic Stewart Farm

Date: Saturday, July 16

Time: 9:30am-4:00pm

Cost: $45

Capture the Moment

Join accomplished local artist Bob McMurray for a plein-air painting workshop on the scenic Farm grounds, as he demonstrates how to translate the outdoors into art. Work on your own painting while he provides individual attention and helpful critique.

Date: Saturday, September 17, 2011

Time: 10:00 to 3:00

Entry Cost: Pre-Register for $25; Register on event day for $30

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Phoenix Art Workshop is once again proud to announce our sponsorship of Steveston’s 2nd Annual Grand Prix of Art. Our 2011 event is shaping up to be bigger and better with even more participating artists, partners, volunteers and community involvement.

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As part of Pastel by Invite and as a warm up for the 18th Grand Prix 'd Art, Dan Gray is offering a plein air workshop 'Gear up for the Grand Prix' plein air pastel in Qualicum Beach.

Location: Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island

Date: July 22 2011

Time: 10 am 3 pm

Cost: TBA

High Country Artists' invite you to sign up for the third annual Kittitas County Fresh Air Artists' Festival down in Washington.

When: July 11 to 15th, 2011

Where: Kittitas County, Washington (map)

The $25.00 entry fee provides for supportive materials and daily breakfast at the Carpenter House Museum & Art Gallery in Cle Elum, WA.

Come use your artistic talent to capture the ambiance of Kittitas County as you paint in the fresh air of mountain forests, woodlands, ranch-lands, lake shores, riversides and small historic towns. Nearly every turn reveals a stunning scene.

For details, check out our web page: freshairartistsfestival.web.officelive.com

Painting on location is an important part of the process of learning to observe relationships that are fundamental in drawing and painting. A certain creative energy is captured in the personal struggle to interpret the rapidly changing light conditions, colour, texture and rhythms experienced in the moment. Often the paintings express a unique energy that is difficult to repeat in the studio environment.

Two locations will be selected (e.g. seascape and townscape) for plein air painting. Bob will demonstrate in oils (day 1) and acrylic (day 2) and explain how to focus on the process and practicalities of plein air painting, with morning demos and lots of one-on-one time with each student with their preferred medium. Includes a preliminary handout on preparing to paint outdoors.

The objective will be to complete a few paintings over the weekend. Note: if the weather is bad we will paint t Lions Hall from reference material (Bob will bring lots or use yours) pretending we are outside!

Where: BEAUTIFUL SALT SPRING ISLAND

When: October 2 & 3, 2010

Cost: $145

Registration: Contact Don Hodgins (email) or phone 250 537-5406

Organized by the Salt Spring Island Painters'Guild (www.ssipaintersguild.com)

Who Is Bob McMurray (http://artists.ca/rmcmurray)

Bob was born in New Westminster and grew up in Richmond. He had a professional career as a chartered accountant, while maintaining his interest in painting through involvement in FCA workshops since the mid-80s and the Foundation Courses in the 90s. His work is representational in style and leans towards nostalgia.

While he works in many media he favours oils, acrylics and watercolour, and is an enthusiastic plein air painter. He has also taught many workshops and demonstrated painting in a variety of media, stressing colour harmonies and light patterns. Bob's paintings are in a number of private and corporate collections in Canada and abroad. He was elected to Associate Signature status (AFCA) by the Federation of Canadian Artists in 1995, and made an Honorary Life Member in 2007.

Materials list:

A fairly extensive materials list will be supplied to those who register for the workshop. But rest assured, it’s not complicated, pretty much the usual painting supplies.

Come and paint in a competitive but friendly event.

When: Saturday, August 7th; 10am to 1pm

Where: Registration at The Ferry Building Gallery, Argyle Ave & 14th St. in Ambleside, West Vancouver (604-925-7290)

Cost: $35 +HST

Prizes and reception for participants!!

Please contact Alfonso for more information.

Plein Air Painting at Gleneagles with Marilyn Lemon

We'll be meeting at four different locations with a site specific lesson at each.

This course includes demonstrations, handout info sheets and individual instruction. You may want to bring lunch and stay all day. Students may use watercolour, oil, acrylic or even pencils. A supply list and a map of locations will be provided on registration.

Four Wednesdays: July 7 to July 28, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm

Cost: $98.00

Rigistration: Register on line West Vancouver Community Recreation  (course code 703918)

For more information, please contact Marilyn Lemon.

Every year the Central Fraser Valley Graphic Guild organizes a Plein Air Event during the Abbotsford Berry Beat Festival.

Registration is at the Plein Air Tent in front of House of Fine Art

Painting times for Plein Air event 2010

10:00am – 5:00pm July 3, 2010 and
10:00am – 1:00pm on July 4, 2010

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