Description:
An exciting new event, Plein-Air Challenge, will take place on the opening day of Sakura Days Japan Fair on Saturday April 9th providing participants with an opportunity to interpret the activities of the Festival. Just three hours after being painted, sketches, watercolour, acrylic, oils and mixed media will be accepted for jury. The jury will be comprised of 3 prominent plein-air artists who are members of the Federation of Canadian Artists: Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki, Bob McMurray, and Perry Haddock.
Opus Art Supplies will be providing prizes to the top 3 winners totaling a value of $350!
Dates: Separated registration required but each allows you to participate in the plein air challenge on the 11th
Plein Air Contest: April 9, 2016
Painting Lessons:
Watercolour: March 26, 27
Acrylics: April 2,3
Oils: April 16,17
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Vandusen Botanical Gardens (map)
Costs: $35 Cdn + tax each
Registration:
To register and for more information visit:
http://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/plein-air-blossom-painting
http://www.vcbf.ca/community-events

2016 Ashcroft Plein Air Paint Out
/by pabcAs always, we offer unparalleled scenery to paint in a non-competitive and congenial atmosphere where highly experienced as well as brand new artists are all welcome! There will be many opportunities to meet and visit with other artists, as well as paint with a group and individually, should you so choose.
Date: May 27-29, 2015
Location: Ashcroft, BC
Costs: $45 Cdn
Registration:
See http://www.windingriversarts.ca/2016/03/04/5th-annual-ashcroft-plein-air-paintout/
Plein Air Cherry Blossom Festival 2016
/by pabcDescription:
An exciting new event, Plein-Air Challenge, will take place on the opening day of Sakura Days Japan Fair on Saturday April 9th providing participants with an opportunity to interpret the activities of the Festival. Just three hours after being painted, sketches, watercolour, acrylic, oils and mixed media will be accepted for jury. The jury will be comprised of 3 prominent plein-air artists who are members of the Federation of Canadian Artists: Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki, Bob McMurray, and Perry Haddock.
Opus Art Supplies will be providing prizes to the top 3 winners totaling a value of $350!
Dates: Separated registration required but each allows you to participate in the plein air challenge on the 11th
Plein Air Contest: April 9, 2016
Painting Lessons:
Watercolour: March 26, 27
Acrylics: April 2,3
Oils: April 16,17
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Vandusen Botanical Gardens (map)
Costs: $35 Cdn + tax each
Registration:
To register and for more information visit:
http://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/plein-air-blossom-painting
http://www.vcbf.ca/community-events
Plein Air Workshop in Nakusp with Brigitte Desbois
/by pabcWelcome to the Plein Air Workshop in Nakusp!
Learn to capture the important elements of a landscape in short period of time with plein air painting techniques. Create paintings with impact by focusing on concept and design.
Demonstrations will be in oil but the course is suitable for all mediums and levels
Date: May 27; Friday 6pm – 7pm; May 28 – 29; Sat – Sun 9am – 4.30pm
Location: Nakusp Learning Centre – Selkirk College 250 265-4077
Costs: $239 +$11.95 GST
Instructor: Brigitte Desbois
Registration:
Map:
Image Gallery:
Paint the Peninsula 2016
/by pabcDate: August 21 – 28, 2016
Location: Olympic Peninisula, Port Angeles, Washington State
Application Fee: $40
Description:
Paint the Peninsula is an international plein air juried competition held August 21 – 28, 2016 on the beautiful Olympic Peninisula. It is being hosted by the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center in Port Angeles, Washington, gateway to Olympic National Park. Now in its fourth year, artists and collectors alike are raving about this ultimate Pacific Northwest experience. Registration is $40.
$12,000 in Prizes!
Registration:
Prospectus and information about juror of awards and workshop presenter Christine Debrosky, AIS PSA are available at www.paintthepeninsula.org.
Bowen Island Plein Air with Sheree Jones
/by pabcDate: July 23 – 24th, 2016
Location: Bowen Island
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Cost: $200
Description: This two day weekend workshop will provide you with the basics of drawing, colour mixing and composition. Through demonstration, handouts and group discussions you will learn techniques used by plein air painters around the world.
Explore a favourite gulf island and discover new ways to see its natural beauty while enjoying the camaraderie of painting in a group.
Registration: Space is limited, please call Sheree Jones at 604.980.0855 or email her directly at shereeljones@hotmail.com
See more of Sheree’s works on her website at www.shereejones.com