Date: Sunday, August 17,2014
Time: 7am- 1pm
Location: Leighton Art Centre, 15km south of Calgary
Costs: $45, includes access to property, artist apron, lunch and entry into judged completion.
Description:
Artists are invited to arrive at 7:00am to take advantage of the morning light and explore the scenic beauty of Leighton Centre. For those artists who wish to have their piece judged by an impartial jury, all paintings must be completed by 12:00pm. Artists are responsible for all supplies, easels and other materials.
In true plein air style, the event will take place rain or shine, so please come prepared. No refunds will be issued due to cancellation.
Experience the camaraderie with fellow artists and a barbeque lunch following the painting session.
Registration:
For more info and to register: reflectionswestart.com/events or info@relflectionswerstart.com
A Guided Outdoor Painting WorkshopJune 3, 2025 - 4:59 pm
16th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air ChallengeJune 2, 2025 - 12:06 pm
Beginners Plein Air :: Qualicum BeachMay 21, 2024 - 2:12 pm
Plein Air in Kelowna with Michael KingMay 16, 2024 - 4:04 pm
Steveston Grand Prix of Art :: 2014
/by pabcDate: September 2oth
Time: Full Day
Location: Steveston
Cost: $25/adult :: $20/youth
Description:
“Phoenix Art Workshop is pleased to present the 5th annual Steveston Grand Prix of Art, September 20th, 2014. Last year’s Grand Prix celebrated Eighty-five artists painting in 30 stunning locations in Steveston.
Dozens of volunteers and local businesses contributed to the success of our event.
The art race of the year kicks off Saturday, September 20th with the results being displayed at Britannia Heritage Shipyard’s Sunday, September 21 through September 28 from noon till 5pm.”*
Registration:
Please register via their Registration Page
* Description text and image from Steveston Grand Prix of Art web site
Plein Air Challenge
/by pabcDate: Sunday, August 17,2014
Time: 7am- 1pm
Location: Leighton Art Centre, 15km south of Calgary
Costs: $45, includes access to property, artist apron, lunch and entry into judged completion.
Description:
Artists are invited to arrive at 7:00am to take advantage of the morning light and explore the scenic beauty of Leighton Centre. For those artists who wish to have their piece judged by an impartial jury, all paintings must be completed by 12:00pm. Artists are responsible for all supplies, easels and other materials.
In true plein air style, the event will take place rain or shine, so please come prepared. No refunds will be issued due to cancellation.
Experience the camaraderie with fellow artists and a barbeque lunch following the painting session.
Registration:
For more info and to register: reflectionswestart.com/events or info@relflectionswerstart.com
Richmond Maritime Festival
/by pabcDate: August 8th, 9th and 10th 2014
Location: Britannia Heritage Shipyards, Steveston
Costs: Free
Description:
An invitation to plein air artists to participate in the Richmond Maritime Festival August 8th, 9th and 10th 2014 – held at Britannia Heritage Shipyards, a natural and historic gem on the Fraser River in Steveston.
We’re offering select spaces for onsite painting. Over 30,000 people attend, so a great opportunity for them to see you ‘in action’, see your work (a small portfolio), buy your work or get your card.
Registration:
Contact us directly as space is limited – all participating artists will need to be scheduled re date and time. No commissions taken on work sold.
Contact = szijarto@telus.net
www.richmondmaritimefestival.ca
Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge
/by pabcDate: August 9, 2014
Time: 10am to 1pm
Location: 1414 Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver, tent adjacent to the Ferry Building Gallery
Costs: $35 + gst
Description:
Harmony Arts Festival presents the 7th Annual Grand Prix Plein Air Challenge. Includes fabulous prizes by Opus Framing & Art Supplies and Wine & Cheese Reception for jurors and participants following the judging. Opportunity to place your work for sale onsite.
Info: gallery@westvancouver.ca ferrybuildinggallery.com
Registration:
Artists must pre-register at the gallery or by calling: 604. 925. 7290
*Photo Copyright: West Vancouver Archives
Wisteria Acres 2014
/by pabcDate: July 10 – 13, 2014
Location: Langley, BC
Costs: $110 to $585
Instructor: Lalita Hamill & Michael King
Description:
For a fraction of the cost to paint with an instructor oversees, you can enjoy painting local landscapes on a beautiful retreat just outside of Fort Langley with this Vancouver artist workshop!
The retreat includes:
two instructors
six hours of instruction per day
individual attention throughout the day
three nights accommodation (full retreat only)
lunches provided (full retreat only)
The focus will be on plein air painting. If the weather doesn’t permit plein air painting we have access to a spacious indoor painting space.
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