Paint Out & Demo: Guest Artist Maggie Capettini at Exelon Plaza

Exelon Plaza 72 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL

With knife in hand, palette knife that is, Maggie Capettini creates vibrant plein air landscapes. Join her for this demo at Exelon Plaza. Visual opportunities include the Chagall mosaic, street views, skyscrapers, perspective challenges, and the fountain. Also, take time to look at Maggie Capettini's artwork and you'll be sure to attend the demo.  https://www.maggiecapettini.com/about

Critique with Guest Artist Maggie Capettini (members only)

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Join us on Zoom as Maggie critiques our plein air work.  Submit your plein air paintings to the Facebook PAPC 2021 Virtual Critique page by Monday, July 26th,11pm.  This event is for members only .

Paint Out: Humboldt Park Boat House

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

Join us for this very pleasant painting venue at 1301 N. Humboldt Drive, Chicago Il 60622.  This park has water, water lillies, walking paths, lots of foliage and beautiful trees.  The boat house is large and offers many painting possibilities. On the terrace one can enjoy breath taking views of the lagoon.  There is a free […]

Critique with Guest Artist Nancie King Mertz (members only)

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Join us to have your paintings critiqued by Chicago's very talented artist Nancie King Mertz.  You will learn by listening to her critique other's work as well as learning from your own.    If you're unfamiliar with Nancie, please check out her website https://www.nanciekingmertz.com/works   This is a member's only event.

Paint Out: The Green Mill and Historic Theatres

Green Mill 4802 N. Broadway Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

We will be meeting in front of the Green Mill Jazz Club at 4802 N Broadway Avenue.  Now 100 years old, this nightclub is the crown jewel of Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood.  If this does not strike your fancy then you may chose to paint the Riviera Theatre (4746 N Racine Ave)  or Aragon Ballroom  (1106 W. […]

Paint Out: Andersonville

Andersonville 5300 N. Clark Street, Andersonville, Il

Andersonville is Chicago's original Swedish neighborhood. The landmark water tower painted with the Swedish flag, now a replica, stands over this laid-back area. Clark Street is the main hub with charming stores and cafes. We will be meeting at 5400 N. Clark Street.  Be ready for beautiful storefronts and historic buildings.

Paint Out: Buckingham Fountain

Buckingham Fountain 301 S Columbus, Chicago, Il

The Clarence Buckingham Memorial Fountain is a Chicago Landmark in the center of Grant Park. Dedicated in 1927, it is one of the largest fountains in the world. Architects: Edward H. Bennett, Daniel Burnham Check Spot Hero or another App for parking recommendations. There are many public parking garages downtown.  

Paint Out/Nocturne: Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field 1060 W. Addison Street, Chicago, United States

What is more iconic Chicago than a painting of Wrigley Field, home of the Cubs? The lit up exterior offers a great nocturne!  This venue offers city street views as well.

Paint Out: Edgewater Beach Apartments Garden

Edgewater Beach Apartments 5555 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL

For those of you who painted the Pink Lady earlier in the season, the building will open its garden courtyard to the first 35 PAPC painters on site. Entrance through 975 W Bryn Mawr (the Northeast corner of the building) Masks are required and you must use a drop cloth, but the drop cloth can […]