A favorite painting site, the mansion is challenging with its arched entryway and multiple chimneys. Cross North Ave. to paint the park, or head south for other historic mansions and beautiful shaded streets on Astor Street or State Parkway. Street parking; no nearby restrooms. Spot Hero provides additional parking in many high rises nearby.
Plein Air Painters Chicago (PAPC) is holding their full day educational event at the Cliff Dwellers club on April 26th, 9:30-3:00. The theme, Artistic Intent, explores the "why" behind the […]
We will be rescheduling but due to extreme heat warnings, we felt it best to cancel the event. 385 acres of nature! Master plein air artist Steve Puttrich will be […]
Submit your painting for the critique to Facebook page titled PAPC ZOOM CRITIQUE by Tuesday, July 22, 6pm. Check your email Wednesday morning for the Zoom link. Check your Spam […]
PAPC member and curator of the Forshey Gallery Helen Dannelly has invited the group to mount an exhibition. Exhibition dates: August 12 – October 16, 2025 Artists’ Reception: Sunday, August 24, noon […]
Six-week exhibition focused on member paintings from seasons 2024 or 2025 showing the diversity of Chicago’s urban landscape. Artists’ Reception: Friday, September 5th from 6-8pm Exhibition dates: Sept 6 - […]
Double header! The Mariano Park Art Series has invited us to join them at this small park loaded with outdoor cafes and a fountain. Busy and bustling! If you want […]
The PAPC Year End Exhibition gives our members the opportunity to show their work to their fellow artists, friends, family, and the general public. Over 100 plein air paintings will […]
A favorite painting site, the mansion is challenging with its arched entryway and multiple chimneys. Cross North Ave. to paint the park, or head south for other historic mansions and […]
From the early 1800s until 1960, Swedes ranked as Chicago’s fifth-largest foreign-born group. One of the areas settled by Swedes was a bucolic subdivision called Andersonville. It’s known for its […]