Taylor Street is one of the most historic neighborhoods in Chicago. From the late 1800s to about the 1950s, this area was a hub for Italian immigrants to settle and establish their families. It soon became Chicago's "Official" Little Italy. Shop fronts, vintage side streets, and parks make for a classic paint out. East of […]
This paint out is a favorite for PAPC members. 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 […]
Due to the NASCAR race, we had to move our traditional July 4th weekend Riverwalk paint out to August. We will be meeting on the riverfront at Michigan and Wacker near O'Brien's Restaurant. It's a wonderful river view, full of boats, people and many Chicago buildings and cafes. There's also a beautiful view of the […]
Division Street Triangle (1031 N. State Street) is also known as Mariano Park, located in the heart of the Gold Coast. If you've wanted to perfect your cafe scenes then this is the paint out for you. This small park faces outdoor cafes, buildings and a fountain. We can also paint along the sidewalks for […]
Come to Evanston this Saturday to paint the well preserved lighthouse that was built in 1873. The Gross Point Lighthouse is located next to the historic building Clark Mansion, and is also close to the lake. There is a parking lot on the property and bathrooms are located next to the parking lot. You can't […]
Old Town is a busy thriving neighborhood which offers us many choices. You can paint at Twin Anchors Restaurant 1655 N. Sedgwick Street. This is an old fashioned restaurant with a 1940's look. If you walk west you'll find the historical St. Michael's Church at 1633 N Cleveland Street or the Midwest Buddhist Temple at […]
Chinatown promises to be a very exciting paint out full of buildings, people and lots of color. This is a new venue for us and we'll be meeting at the entrance gates at 2206 S Wentworth. The following is taken from GPS MY CITY. Chinatown Gate, Chicago Chinatown Gate is one the most prominent landmarks […]
The PAPC will be exhibiting at the Artful Framer Studios from Sept 22nd through Oct 15th, with another exhibit going up October 20th. Join us for the opening reception!
This Lincoln Park farmer's market, Green City Market is located at 1817 N. Clark Street. We'll be able to paint on the grass under the large beautiful trees. Look forward to fall foliage, colorful tents, delicious produce and hopefully a bright blue sky.
This is a new one for our Plein Air group. Roscoe Village is a family friendly neighborhood and promises to be an active Saturday. Roscoe Street between Damen Avenue and Western is the home to shops and restaurants. Known to locals as a “village within the city,” Roscoe Village boasts a collection of laidback taverns, […]