Paintings of this iconic building and its neighborhood by PAPC painters will be displayed for sale in the building's display case from September 1 - November 1, 2021 (Members: for […]
Hard Rock Cafe, Neon lights, high rise apartments....a busy city intersection at night! Hard Rock Cafe will allow us to use their restrooms AND sit in the patio to paint. re: Clarence or Michel.
Don Yang will demonstrate plein air techniques followed by the group paint out. Virtual critique of paintings will be offered the following Wednesday, September 30th, 2021, via Zoom. Paintings must be submitted for critique by Monday, September 28th.
Plein Air painter and renowned instructor, Don Yang, will critique members' work, providing his artistic insight and invaluable knowledge on technique. Submit your paintings to the Facebook PAPC 2021 Virtual Critique page by Monday, 11:59pm. Include medium, size, and location. This critique is for members only .
The Grosse Point Lighthouse in Evanston offers the opportunity to paint this historic landmark, beach and lake views, as well as the nearby Harley Clarke Mansion. Many options!
Portland, Maine painter Timothy Wilson captures the dramatic aspects of the Maine landscape, expressing his deep connection to the state’s stark strength and beauty. Last year was Maine Coast Heritage Trust’s 50th anniversary. In anticipation of celebrating that milestone, the Trust partnered with artist Timothy Wilson on an ambitious multi-year project during which Wilson visited […]
If you're ready to fine tune your landscape painting skills then today's paint out is for you. Located on the northwest side of Chicago, North Park Village Nature Center features a 46-acre nature preserve and educational facility, situated within the 155-acre North Park Village campus. The nature preserve offers trails that wind through woodland, wetland, […]
The Logan Theatre opened in 1915 as the Paramount Theatre, a single-screen cinema. ... In the 1960s, when Milwaukee Avenue underwent heavy construction to build the CTA Blue Line station, the resilient Logan Theatre kept its doors open for business, and it's open now. This 906 seat movie house sports beautiful signs and marquee along […]
The Washington Square Park is located between beautiful streets with iconic brownstone buildings and the Newberry Library. It contains a fountain and many trees, lots of people and often their dogs. It is strategically located one block from the Pallette and Chisel which is always an interesting building to paint. Note this paint out is […]
The PAPC Annual Exhibit is the year-ending event and offers members an opportunity to exhibit the paintings they have done with the group throughout the season. Held at the Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Art, the opening reception invites collectors and patrons to purchase paintings and meet the artists, and offers members a chance to socialize with their peers. Held over a two-week period, the event has included other events to expand visibility of the artists, such as lectures and dedicated tours of the exhibit for art collectors and educational groups.