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: Lincoln Park Zoo South Pond
April 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Lincoln Park ZooLincoln Park Zoo at the South Pond is a perfect venue to kick off the 2022 Plein Air season. If yo...
Paint Out: Lawrence’s Fish and Shrimp
April 9 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Lawrence’s Fish and ShrimpWhat’s better than painting an iconic Chicago restaurant with city views next to a bridge and ...
Paint Out: Devon Ave, near Washtenaw/Western
April 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Devon AveThink lively and colorful when you come to this paint out. This Indian neighborhood has an array o...
Paint Out: Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview
April 24 @ 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...
Zoom Critique with Richard Laurent (Members Only)
April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT at zoomJoin us in the zoom critique with master painter Richard Laurent. He brings a wealth of knowledge ...
Paint Out: Montrose Harbor and Montrose Beach
April 30 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Montrose ParkThe Montrose Beach and Harbor covers a large area and offers a variety of painting possibilities. Th...
May
Paint Out: Dearborn Station
May 7 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Dearborn StationThis Saturday contains the excitement of city streets and the historical Dearborn Station along with...
Paint Out: Humboldt Park Boat House
May 14 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Humboldt Park Boat HouseIf you like choices at your paint outs then this is the place for you. The very active Humboldt ...
Nocturne: Apple Store on the Chicago River
May 21 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm CDT at Apple StoreThis is an easy place to paint your perfect nocturne. The Michigan Avenue Apple Store is located o...
Paint Out: Astor Street area
May 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at Cardinal’s residenceThe Astor Street neighborhood is filled with tree-lined streets and magnificent homes. The residence...
June
Demo and Paint Out: Guest Artist Errol Jacobson/Sheffield and Armitage El Stop
June 4 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT at 1000 W ArmitageThis is a paint out that can’t be missed. Plein Air master Errol Jacobson will demonstrate h...
Zoom Critique with Errol Jacobson (Members Only)
June 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm CDT at zoomJoin us in the zoom critique with master painter Errol Jacobson. Errol is an award winning artist ...
Nocturne: Diversey Harbor
June 11 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm CDT at Diversey Parkway and Lake Shore Drive WestMeet us on this Saturday evening at sunset at Diversey Harbor, Diversey Parkway and Lake Shore Drive...
Demo and Paint Out: Andersonville 9:30
June 26 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT at AndersonvilleTake note, this takes place on a Sunday and starts at 9:30. From the early 1800s until 1960, Swede...
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October
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