Date: May 10, 2015
Location: At all Opus Locations
Costs: Free
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description:
Let’s get this whole province painting! Be a part of the Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge (#OPC2015) this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th.
This FREE community-based art challenge invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to spend the day together creating outdoors.
From seasoned plein air painters and novice artists who love the great outdoors, to groups of friends looking for a creative activity, and families celebrating a meaningful Mother’s Day with a painting picnic – all are invited to join in the fun!
This year’s Outdoor Painting Challenge offers over $20,000 in prizes to be won at our 6 Opus locations across BC – from Opus Gift Cards for the judges’ selections to amazing draw prizes from the top brands in art supplies.
Event link: http://opusartsupplies.com/opc
Registration:
Sign up online at Opus outdoor painting challenge
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Hidden Cove Outdoor Painting
/by pabcDate: August 14-16, 2015
Location: Hidden Cove Lodge on Vancouver Island (map)
Costs: $500
Description:
Landscapes in oils or acrylics: Friday evening August 14 through Sunday morning August 16th plein air retreat at beautiful Hidden Cove Lodge on Vancouver Island with award-winning Instructor Teresa Knight. $490 includes 2 nights accommodation (2 people sharing a room with en suite bathroom), breakfasts, a dinner at the lodge and all instruction. Materials can be purchased for $50 by request at time of booking. Create the painting that will be your memory of this wonderful experience!
See www.hiddencovelodge.com to check out the fabulous Lodge, and www.teresaknight.com to view Teresa’s website.
Registration:
Register by emailing tjaneknight@gmail.com or calling 250-335-3234 directly
Qualicum Grand Prix of Art 2015
/by pabcDate: July 25, 2015
Location: The Old School House Arts Centre, Qualicum Beach (map)
Costs: $25
Time: 11:00am to 2:00pm
Description:
Our Grand Prix d’Art is a “race”; competing artists must complete a work of art “en plein air” (working outside on location, not in a studio) within three hours. Each Plein Air Painter will find a location in the picturesque town of Qualicum Beach. The work must represent or be inspired by some thing or person that is visible from the assigned location. The Plein Air Painters must complete their work within the three-hour limit and have the paintings in display 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. All the paintings from the event will hang in our galleries until August 9th.
Registration:
The Old School House Arts Centre
Delta Grand Prix of Art 2015
/by pabcDate: July 19, 2015
Location: Ladner Village (map)
Costs:$25
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Description:
Registered artists of all ages will be allocated a painting location in the village where they will have 3 hours to complete a work of art before returning to our display location at the Ladner Community centre. The completed works will be displayed for the public with cash awards for top prize; runner ups along with other cash prizes.
Young people are also encouraged to participate with dedicated awards, and prizes. Visitors will also be given an opportunity to participating as they are encouraged to enjoy art in action as artist compete against the clock in this grueling 3 hour location painting challenge.
Download information PDF.
Registration:
Artists & photographers of all levels are invited to register to participate in the 1st painting race of the as the Grand Prix of Art, BC, Plein Air painting Circuit kicks off in Ladner Village Sunday July 19th. 2015
For more information and to register please visit our website at: www.grandprixofart.com Or www.artistsinthevillage.com
Registration online at: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-prix-of-art-delta-2015-tickets-16231576081
Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge
/by pabcDate: May 10, 2015
Location: At all Opus Locations
Costs: Free
Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Description:
Let’s get this whole province painting! Be a part of the Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge (#OPC2015) this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th.
This FREE community-based art challenge invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to spend the day together creating outdoors.
From seasoned plein air painters and novice artists who love the great outdoors, to groups of friends looking for a creative activity, and families celebrating a meaningful Mother’s Day with a painting picnic – all are invited to join in the fun!
This year’s Outdoor Painting Challenge offers over $20,000 in prizes to be won at our 6 Opus locations across BC – from Opus Gift Cards for the judges’ selections to amazing draw prizes from the top brands in art supplies.
Event link: http://opusartsupplies.com/opc
Registration:
Sign up online at Opus outdoor painting challenge
Gibson Landing Paintout 2015
/by pabcDate: Sept 11-12-13, 2015
Location: Gibsons Landing, BC (map)
Costs: $30 (Deadline August 30)
Description:
Participating artists will be working on location in several great spots throughout the heritage townsite near Molly’s Reach, on the public wharf and along the nearby Seawalk and parkways. Painters will enjoy spectacular views of the Howe Sound islands, towering coastal mountains, character buildings and the colorful working harbour with vintage wooden boats. Artist Demos, Art Studio hub, Wet Paint gallery, intro BBQ and more ! Part of the IPAP Worldwide PaintOut.
Registration:
Visit: http://janpoynter.com/gibsons-paint-out/
or contact Contact JAN POYNTER poynterjan@gmail.com or phone: 604.886.8918
Deadline August 30