Events

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The autumn colors should be in full force, offering wonderful landscape opportunities. There are open fields, river views, and easy parking.

This is a new venue for us.  Oak Park offers great architecture amid lush tree lined streets. Street parking available. If the big homes aren't your thing, Oak Park does […]