Plein Air Paint Outs
Paint outs are offered the first three Saturdays of each month. On the fourth weekend, we offer a Friday night nocturne and Sunday morning paint out. At least once a month, a celebrated guest artist is on hand to demo and critique.
Everyone is invited to paint along with us, as we enjoy each other’s companionship and enhance our artistic skills. As members, we have fun exploring Chicago’s neighborhoods, watching demonstrations by well-known artists, sharing painting insights, and learning from critiques. At the end of each plein air season, all of us – from beginners to professionals – feel a great sense of satisfaction when we frame and exhibit the paintings we created during our paint outs.
Paint Outs are listed by month below, and also on our Events Calendar page.
April
Paint Out: Andersonville
April 8 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at AndersonvilleFrom the early 1800s until 1960, Swedes ranked as Chicago’s fifth-largest foreign-born group. One ...
Paint Out: Gold Coast area near Cardinal’s residence, 1526 N Astor Street
April 15 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Cardinal’s residenceA favorite painting site, the mansion is challenging with its arched entryway and multiple chimneys....
Paint Out: Dearborn Station, 47 West Polk Street
April 22 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Dearborn StationThis location offers the station with its clock tower and historic loft buildings. Once the center f...
Paint Out: Wagner Farm, Glenview, IL
April 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Wagner FarmNote: This paint out is on a Sunday. This is a treat as we leave the city and make our way to the hi...
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