Health Hazards, Hygiene, and Safety for Plein Air Painters (members only)

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A special PAPC members only event! Occupational health expert Dr. David Hinkamp will discuss "Health Hazards, Hygiene, and Safety for Plein Air Painters." As artists, we can buy toxic products, even though they are outlawed by OSHA for commercial use, and we are not made aware of the hazards. Outdoor painting reduces the harmful impact of […]

Paint Out: Devon Ave, near Washtenaw/Western

Devon Ave 2502 W. Devon, Chicago, lL

Think lively and colorful when you come to this paint out.  This Indian neighborhood has an array of shops and window displays to challenge your ability on painting signage.  We will be painting between the cross streets of Washtenaw and Western and the address used is to guide us to the area.

Paint Out: Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview

Wagner Farm 1510 Wagner Rd, Glenview, IL

Note this Paint Out is on a Sunday.   This is a treat as we leave the city and make our way to the historic Wagner Farm in Glenview.  Take a leap back in time to farm life from decades past. Wagner Farm provides a unique opportunity  to learn about its heritage.  There are many views […]

Zoom Critique with Richard Laurent (Members Only)

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Join us in the zoom critique with master painter Richard Laurent.  He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the group. Take time to visit his website https://www.laurentart.com. This critique is for Plein Air Painters Chicago members only. Post your work on the PAPC Virtual Critique page by 11:00pm the Monday before the critique.

Paint Out: Montrose Harbor and Montrose Beach

Montrose Park 4400 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, Il

The Montrose Beach and Harbor covers a large area and offers a variety of painting possibilities. The beach has the lake shoreline with northern skyline, swimmers and bird sanctuary. The harbor at the southern end showcases boats and the city skyline. Enter at Montrose Avenue and follow Montrose Harbor Drive. There are several parking areas […]

Paint Out: Montrose Harbor

Montrose Harbor, south side 400 Montrose Harbor Drive, Chicago, IL, United States

A great opportunity to capture the lakefront and the beach in a plein air painting. If you plan on submitting to the Admiral on the Lake exhibit, patrons love Montrose Harbor! Enter at Montrose Avenue and follow Montrose Harbor Drive.

Paint Out: Dearborn Station

Dearborn Station 47 West Polk Street, Chicago, Il

This Saturday contains the excitement of city streets and the historical Dearborn Station along with a beautiful clock tower. Dearborn Station was, beginning in the late 1800s, one of six intercity train stations serving downtown Chicago.  In 1971 passenger service left the Station, and after years of neglect it began a new life in mid-1980 […]

Paint Out: Humboldt Park Boat House

Humboldt Park Boat House 1301 N Humboldt Dr., Chicago, IL, United States

If you like choices at your paint outs then this is the place for you.   The very active Humboldt Park offers a large boat house, water, paths and many plants and trees .  Often people are walking, bike riding and sometimes even peddling swan boats.  There is easy on site parking and conveniently located bathrooms […]

Nocturne: Apple Store on the Chicago River

Apple Store 401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL

This is an easy place to paint your perfect nocturne.  The Michigan Avenue Apple Store is located on the Chicago River with views of beautifully lit  buildings.  Everyone knows how active the Chicago river is during the summer so this is the place to capture the excitement. We begin at sunset.  We're unsure of the […]