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Fort Langley Jazz and Art Festival – Fort Langley BC

Whether you are a new artist or an avid artist, come and join us while we paint the Jazz Festival for the Opus Painting Challenge.

Date: July 22 and 23, 2023

Time: 10am – 4pm

Location: Check-in at Opus Tent behind the Canada Post Office at Mary and Church Street, Langley, BC (map)

Cost: Free

 

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Painters of all ages and skill levels are invited to harness their creative talents at the free Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge! Join Plein Aire artist extraordinaire and specialist, Gaye Adams, who will be our special guest and will be painting alongside participants!

 

Registration:

Free Registration

Questions? Please contact Opus at: opus.langley@opusartsupplies.com

 

 

Ashcroft Plein Air 2023

Come enjoy the only true semi-arid desert in British Columbia.

Date: September 15th to 17th, 2023

Times:
Friday – Wine and Cheese Meet and Greet Reception 6-8 pm
Saturday – Artists Dinner 5-7 pm
Sunday – Lunch 1130-1:00 pm, Wet Show and Sale 3-5 pm

Location: Registration and meals at 501 Bancroft St Ashcroft BC

Cost: $100 for Artists; $50 for non-painting guests

 

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Rolling sagebrush-filled hills, a river running through and lots of historic buildings and houses to paint.

 

Registration:

Interested? Visit https://forms.gle/B5gDVgr6Jd9hioXs9

 

Plein Air Painting on the North Shore with Sheree Jones

Painting ‘en plein air’ is the best way to record your observations in any environment.

Date: September 12 & 13, 2023

Location: To be announced (based on weather conditions) in North and West Vancouver

Cost: $300.00

 

More Information:

In this two-day workshop, I will guide you through simple steps to making a good plein air study,

from choosing your subject – to editing and creating a solid composition in the field.

There will be an emphasis on simple design ideas & colour mixing with a limited palette.

You will spend each day on location making small studies that can inform your subsequent works in the studio.

Class is limited to 8 students, guaranteeing lots of one on one instruction

This workshop is designed for the experienced beginner & intermediate painter.

Oils are the medium of choice for this course, but water-soluble oils and acrylics are welcome.

 

Registration:

Interested? Contact Sheree Jones at sheree@shereejones.com

 

 

Plein Air Painting on the North Shore with Sheree Jones

Painting ‘en plein air’ is the best way to record your observations in any environment.

Date: July 11 & 12, 2023

Location: To be announced (based on weather conditions) in North and West Vancouver

Cost: $300.00

 

More Information:

In this two-day workshop, I will guide you through simple steps to making a good plein air study,

from choosing your subject – to editing and creating a solid composition in the field.

There will be an emphasis on simple design ideas & colour mixing with a limited palette.

You will spend each day on location making small studies that can inform your subsequent works in the studio.

Class is limited to 8 students, guaranteeing lots of one on one instruction

This workshop is designed for the experienced beginner & intermediate painter.

Oils are the medium of choice for this course, but water-soluble oils and acrylics are welcome.

 

Registration:

Interested? Contact Sheree Jones at sheree@shereejones.com

 

 

Paint on the Mountain: 2023 Call for Artists

Paint on the Mountain is back for its eighth consecutive year!

Application Due Date: May 8th – June 4th, 2023

Location: Hollyburn Mountain (off Cypress Bowl Road)

Costs: No Cost for Entry or Participation

Competition Dates: August 1-3, 2023

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