Alfonso Tejada is hosting another plein air painting session, this time in Spain. Spend 10 nights in a restored mill with great meals, wine and painting mentoring.

Location: El Molino, Spain

Date: May 7 – 17, 2012

Time: TBA

Cost: $3890 per person twin share

Enjoy creative days and art classes with Alfonso Tejada in the Spanish countryside at the old mill, nestled between two white hilltop villages, surrounded by olive groves, just an hour north of Malaga.

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Artists are invited to paint out in historic Gibsons Landing on the Sunshine Coast.

This will be part of the International Plein Air Painters Annual Paint Out. All over the world, artists and groups will be gathering with pics of everyone's work posted to their Facebook page.

When: September 9 / 10 / 11 meet at the Visitor Info Centre

Where: Meet at the Visitors Info Centre, 417 Marine Drive in lower Gibsons Landing.  (left off the Langdale ferry – directly accross from Molly's Reach)

Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Sketch or paint near Molly's or on the colorful working wharf with fishing boats and dramatic island and mountain views. Great access to the whole waterfront along the public paths and docks, and plenty of great spots to set up.

An inside location has yet to be finalized for exclusive use, but the weather looks like it will be decent and there are public washrooms & water at the info center with plenty of cafes and restaurants nearby for breaks.

Contact: Jan Poynter for more information

Gibsons & Sunshine Coast info: www.bigpacific.com

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

Info:

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.

Schedule:

10:00 Registration and site selection

10:45 Proceed to site.

11:00 When Town Clock strikes 11:00 pm – START YOUR PAINTING

2:00 When Town Clock strikes 2:00 pm – STOP YOUR PAINTING, return to the Old School House for framing and hanging of pictures. Note: You may return to the Old School House at any time after you are finished your work.

Deadline: 2:15 – you must have returned to the Old School House.

Work is to be framed and priced for the 3:00 pm judging. No touch ups allowed.

3:00 Judging commences when the hanging is completed. An Artist Meal will be served at 3:00. Spouses and friends may join you for the meal. (Companion Meal: $10.00 fee should be paid when you register so we know the numbers.)

4:00 Award Presentation

Grand Prix d' Art Entry Form

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

Info:

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.

The concept of the Grand Prix of Art is to promote local arts in a fun and interactive manner. Artists from around the province are invited to participate in a day of Plein Air painting in Steveston. Participating Artists will be allocated a location in Steveston where they will have 3 hours to complete a work of art, before returning it to the shipyards for display. The works will be then be judged selecting a Runner-Up and the Grand prize winner. Young People are also invited to participate with a dedicated award for youth as well as numerous participation awards. Visitors will also be given an opportunity to vote for a “People’s Choice Award”.

All painting and drawing mediums are welcome with many of the completed works being displayed at supporting businesses after the event. Our prize money is not yet confirmed although we are hoping to increase last years grand prize of $500.

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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

Annette contacted me to put this standing offer in to all who would like to get together to paint plein air. Just give her a call to find out when her next outing will be.

Plein Air Painting with Alan Wylie, SFCA

Take this opportunity to paint with Alan, a well known and celebrated artist around the world.

Alan has much experience painting in the outdoors. In this course he will guide you to gain a new outlook on how to capture what is important in plein air painting.

When: June 25 & 26; 10 am. to 3.00pm

Where: TBA

Cost: $175

RSVP: Phone: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca

Plein Air Painting with Alfonso Tejada will inspire and challenge you to reach new levels of painting in the outdoors. Nature provides images, colours and subjects that defy the imagination and gives you an opportunity to see your subject in its whole state rather than the limitation of a camera and resulting photo.

Alfonso will show you how to create a composition that will work on your canvas or paper. Alfonso has been Plein Air painting for many years, and has a passion for this type of painting, a very popular instructor in the lower mainland, Alfonso has held successful Plein Air workshops in Mexico and Italy.

Joining Alfonso gives you an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, sharing your passion for painting with like minded people who want to explore new methods of creating art, and having lots of fun!

When: June 18 & 19; 9:30 am. to 2:00 pm

Where: Granville Island :: Meet at the Federation Gallery at 9:00am

Cost: $175

RSVP: Phone: 604 681 2744; Email: fcaoffice@artists.ca