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  • Paint Out: Wicker Park – under the El tracks

    Wicker Park 1425 N Damen, Chicago, IL

    Bustling busy neighborhood with mansions, overhead train tracks, and lots of storefronts. Central meeting spot will be under El tracks at Damen and North Aves.

  • Paint Out: Rush Street Triangle/Mariano Park

    Mariano Park 1031 N State Street, Chicago

    1031 N State Street If you’ve wanted to perfect your cafe scenes, then this your opportunity. This small park faces outdoor cafes, buildings and a fountain. We can also paint […]

  • Paint Out: Riverside – Sunday paint out

    Riverside IL 10 Pine Avenue, Riverside, IL, United States

    The suburb of Riverside is a new location for the PAPC. Designed by Olmsted, the creator of Central Park, Riverside has greenery, winding streets, Wright homes among others, Des Plaines […]

  • Opening Reception for the PAPC Year End Exhibit and Sale!

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    Palette and Chisel Academy of Fine Arts 1012 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, United States

    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 […]

  • Paint Out: Shakespeare Garden, Conservatory, Zoo

    Lincoln Park Conservatory 2391 Stockton Drive, Chicago

    The conservatory is a painting challenge! The gardens are beautiful and the fountain is a treat! If the conservatory area is not your thing, the zoo is right next door […]

  • Paint Out: Gold Coast/Astor Street

    Cardinal's residence 1555 N. State Parkway, Chicago, IL

    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 […]

  • I Heart Plein Air at Cliff Dwellers Club

    Cliff Dwellers Club 200 S Michigan Ave #1600, Chicago, IL

    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 […]

  • Online Critique with Steve Puttrich: Members Only

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    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 […]

  • Exhibit: Forshey Gallery, PAPC Exhibit

    The Chicago Temple First United Methodist Church 77 W. Washington Street, Chicago, United States

    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 […]