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- Plein Air at Shoal Bay, East Thurlow Island, Discovery IslandsApril 24, 2024 - 9:32 am
- Paint on the Mountain: 2024 Call for ArtistsApril 18, 2024 - 12:53 pm
- Historic Townsite En Plein AirJuly 20, 2023 - 8:16 am
- Fort Langley Jazz and Art Festival – Fort Langley BCJuly 17, 2023 - 2:57 pm
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Paint on the Mountain: 2024 Call for Artists - Shoal Bay, East Thurlow Island
August 24-25, 2024 Free
Plein Air at Shoal Bay, East Thurlow Island, Discovery Islands
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Painting, n.: The art of protecting flat surfaces from the weather, and exposing them to the critic.
-Ambrose Bierce
Painting is easy when you don't know how, but very difficult when you do.
-Edgar Degas
Plein Air at Shoal Bay, East Thurlow Island, Discovery Islands
/by pabcAll boater artists of all levels. The event is free to all boaters mooring at the Shoal Bay Dock and cottage guests.
Date: August 24-25, 2024
Location: Shoal Bay, East Thurlow Island
Costs: No Cost for Entry or Participation
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Paint on the Mountain: 2024 Call for Artists
/by pabcPaint on the Mountain is back for its ninth consecutive year! British Pacific Properties is pleased to be hosting our annual Paint on the Mountain plein air competition this July 30 & 31st, 2024. The Call for Artists opens May 6th and closes June 3rd, 2024.
Application Due Date: On or before June 3rd, 2024
Location: Hollyburn Mountain (by Cypress Pop-Up Village)
Costs: No Cost for Entry or Participation
Competition Dates: Tuesday, July 30th to Wednesday, July 31st, 2024
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Historic Townsite En Plein Air
/by pabcDate: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Location: Powell River
Costs: Free
Description:
Join local artists for a fun-filled day celebrating the Historic Townsite. Set up your easel and paint or sketch from your preferred or favourite Townsite spot in Powell River, British Columbia.
Registration:
Register at thetownsite@shaw.ca
Fort Langley Jazz and Art Festival – Fort Langley BC
/by pabcWhether 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
More Information:
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
Federation of Canadian Artists Annual Plein Air Retreat
/by pabcDate: September 17-22, 2023
Location: Flying U Ranch, BC (map)
Costs: $1,800 – $2,100
Description:
The Retreat is the Federation of Canadian Artist’s largest educational and social event of the year.
The 2023 Retreat takes place at the Flying U Ranch at 70 Mile House, British Columbia. Located in the Cariboo region of BC, you’ll experience some of the most breathtaking plein air painting locations BC has to offer. We have the entire ranch to ourselves, so being responsible and socially distant are no problems.
Accommodations are beautiful, but rustic. It is a working ranch! You can book your own private accommodation or share your cabin with a friend or family member.
In the company of our Master Instructors (Maria Josenhans, Ann Willsie, Perry Haddock, Jack Turpin) you’ll spend your days creating, painting and developing your skills, while painting en plein air. In the evenings, you’ll have the opportunity to join your peers for a variety of fun social events or take the time to relax and explore your surroundings.
Registration:
Registration is open at: https://federationacademy.ca/about-the-retreat