Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival (PIPAF)

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Nestled on Nova Scotia’s Bay of Fundy, with the world’s highest tides creating unique and ever-changing shoreline scenery, Parrsboro has become home to Canada’s largest Plein Air Festival.

Date: June 22-26, 2022

Location: Parrsboro, Nova Scotia (map)

Cost: Application fee $40 :: Artist applications due March 11, 2022

 

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Since 2017, Parrsboro Creative has organized the Parrsboro International Plein Air Festival, drawing 30 juried artists annually from across North America to compete in painting the picturesque sea and landscapes the Parrsboro Shore has to offer.

It’s part of Parrsboro Creative’s vision of developing the area’s cultural economy through the creation and enhancement of a community or artists and artisans that will rejuvenate the community, once a thriving shipbuilding area. Of course, the festival would not be possible without the support of sponsors ranging from government to private enterprise. Its success has been chronicled in media across North America, reaching thousands of artists, art galleries and art collectors’ organizations across the continent.

After a shift in 2020 to an online-only event, and Atlantic-only in 2021 due to COVID-19, PIPAF will be accepting applications once again from across North America!

 

 

Registration:

Registration details can be found in the Artists Prospectus: https://www.parrsborocreative.com/artists-prospectus

Learn more about the annual festival: https://www.parrsborocreative.com/pipaf

Learn more about PIPAF 2022: https://www.parrsborocreative.com/pipaf-2022

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @parrsboropleinair

 

Plein Air Painting Festival at the Kilby Historic Site

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Join us for the 5th annual Plein Air Painting festival at the Kilby Historic Site in Harrison Mills. This “In the Open Air” painting festival was a great success last year, so be sure to mark your calendars!

Date: Aug. 16, 17, & 18th, 2019

Time: 11am to 3pm

Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0 (map)

Cost: $20

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Come and see the competitors as their paintings develop on Friday and Saturday! Then all completed paintings will be displayed for the public on Sunday. Book your reservation for the festival luncheon where the winners will be announced.

For those who are new to the event, it celebrates artwork created “en plein air,” meaning literally “in the open air.” This style of painting originated in Europe near the end of the 19th century, when artists left their studios to paint what they saw in the great outdoors! Devotees believe that painting on site, in natural light, produces luminous paintings of unparalleled quality and beauty.

During the competition, come rain or shine, up to fifty participating artists from across the Lower mainland will be painting around the Historic Site. Artists will capture breathtaking historic vistas, 1920s farm equipment, historic buildings, lush gardens & orchards, delightful farm animals, and surrounding mountains of our uniquely beautiful region.

The festival will culminate on Sunday with live entertainment and an award ceremony after the 2 pm Sunday luncheon. The sale of paintings will occur throughout the afternoon on Sunday until 3 pm.

Want to participate in the festival? All skill levels are welcome.

 

Registration:

Email us at: events@kilby.ca

Registration is $20. All ages and skill levels welcome!

Looking for a place to stay overnight during the festival? Contact Tourism Harrison at 604-796-5581 for accommodation information.

Kilby Historic Site
http://www.kilby.ca

215 Kilby Rd, Harrison Mills, BC V0M 1L0
604-796-9576

 

Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 2019

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Date: April 13, 2019

Location: Queen Elizabeth Park @ W 33rd Ave and Cambie

Costs: $45 CAD plus tax

Description:

The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF) is presenting Plein-Air Session at Queen Elizabeth Park this Spring on April 13 from 10:30am-2:30 pm!

Open your eyes and discover the richness of the world always present. Maestro Alfonso Tejada will guide you and your creative spirit to explore the beauty of the season through watercolour.

If you are interested please sign up and register on our website listed below. We hope to see you all there!

 

Registration:

Visit: https://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/plein-air-painting-class

 

2019 Art in the Garden

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Date: May 25 – 26, 2019

Time: 12-5pm, rain or shine!

Location: Various locations in North Vancouver

Costs: $45-$65

Description:

Submission deadline: Sunday, March 24 2019 at midnight.

North Van Arts is seeking plein air artists to participate in the 20th anniversary edition of Art in the Garden. This is a great opportunity for visual artists to display and market their artwork in a unique setting and spend the day painting in a beautiful garden setting. The Art in the Garden tour is self-directed and features award-winning gardens from the North Shore and over 30 artists from throughout the province.

Accepted artists will be required to become an individual member of North Van Arts. For more information please go our website. All participating artists must set up, take down, and remain in the garden to sell their work from 12-5pm on both days. Artists are not subject to commission and retain 100% of any sales made at the event.

 

Registration:

To apply, please complete the Online Submission Form:
https://northvanarts.ca/events-exhibitions/2019-art-in-the-garden-visual-artist-submission/

Please note, only online submissions will be accepted. If you require assistance in your application contact Leigh-Anne Niehaus (Events Manager) at 604-988-6844 or leighanne@northvanarts.ca

11th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge

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Date: August 4, 2018

Time:  10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Location: The Artspeaks Tent next to Ferry Building Gallery, Argyle Avenue at 14th St, West Vancouver (map)

Costs: $35 for adults; $20 for ages 19 and under

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