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.
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. […]
Join Georgia artist Philip Juras for a PAPC Zoom event on painting the Midwest prairies. Philip Juras spent five years exploring the prairies, working with ecologists and conservationists, and producing magnificent plein air and studio paintings that exemplify this passion. Learn about his project, his process, and his advice to other painters with a passionate […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
This lively, colorful neighborhood is a favorite for many of the painters. It has historic storefronts with many wonderful single family homes on the side streets. Rich in Latino culture, Pilsen is a neighborhood that overflows with music, art, culinary tradition, and murals. We'll be meeting at the Jumping Bean, however another option is the […]
As part of Open House Chicago, we are including several buildings on the tour for our paint out locations. More on that later. Another option in this neighborhood is the Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, a majestic structure about a block away at 5850 S Woodlawn. Some history: The Frederick C. Robie House is a U.S. National […]
The Chicago Botanic Garden opened more than 45 years ago as a beautiful place to visit, and it has matured into one of the world's great living museums and conservation science centers. Ponds, waterlilies, an English walled garden, a Japanese garden...so much to paint in a day! $30.00 fee per car for non-members and non-members […]