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Qualicum Grand Prix d’Art 2016

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The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) in Qualicum Beach invites you to paint en plein air on July 23 in our twenty-third annual Grand Prix d’Art painting race. Each year we attract about fifty plein air painters from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland as well as hundreds of spectators.

Date: July 23, 2016

Time: 11:00am to 3:30pm

Location: Qualicum Beach, BC; The Old School House Arts Centre

Costs: $25 includes lunch

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More Information:

Our Grand Prix d’Art is a “race”; competing artists must complete a work of art “en plein air” (working outside on location, not in a studio) within three hours. Each painter will be assigned a location in the picturesque town of Qualicum Beach by lottery. The work must represent or be inspired by some thing or person that is visible from the assigned location. All locations are within walking distance of the arts centre, visitors are encouraged to watch the process and the progress of the artists, and maps are provided. The painters must complete their work within the three-hour limit and have the paintings in display condition, titled and priced for sale no later than one hour after completion. A panel of three judges then determines the winners of the contest. All the paintings from the event will hang in our TOSH galleries until August 7th.

The painters of all levels of experience and mediums begin painting at 11:00 a.m. At 2:00 p.m. the paintings are brought back to TOSH for framing and judging. At this point they go on sale to the public and will be hung for display in the TOSH gallery. The artist lunch is served in the arts centre starting a 2:00pm and the prizes are awarded at 3:30.

Registration:

Find the registration form on line at www.theoldschoolhouse.org or phone in to the arts centre at 250-752-6133.

Kilby Plein Air 2016 Call for Artists 2016

Kilby Historic Site’s Plein Air Painting Festival

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Date: August 26, 27 & 28

Time: 11-4 pm each day

Cost: $15

Location: Kilby Historic Site, 215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills, 604-796-9576, www.kilby.ca

Description:

Call for Artists – All skill levels are welcome!

During the competition, come rain or shine, up to fifty participating artists from across the Lower Mainland are invited to paint around the historic site.  Capture breathtaking historic vistas, 1920s farm equipment, historic buildings, lush gardens & orchards, delightful farm animals, and the surrounding mountains of our uniquely beautiful region.  The festival will culminate in an award ceremony at the Sunday luncheon at 2:30pm.  Winners of the People’s Choice and various other categories will be announced at this time.  Check our website for prize information.  The sale of paintings will occur throughout the afternoon on Sunday until 4pm.

Registration:

Email : events@kilby.ca before August 15, 2016

Kilby Plein Air 2016 Call for Artists 2016

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STEPPING UP & OUT ! with Jan Poynter

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Plein Air & Painting with Acrylics with JAN POYNTER

Learn to work quickly and confidently on location or “in studio” (outdoor marquee) in these workshops with Jan Poynter on beautiful Bowen Island!

Dates:

Sat, June 4, 11:00 am- 5:00 pm $125 +tax
Sun, June 5, 11:00 am- 5:00 pm $125 +tax

Location: Bowen Island, BC

Costs: $125 Cdn +tax

Description:

BOWEN ISLAND 2 days of workshop June 4 & 5

Professional illustrator and passionate plein air artist Jan Poynter visits Bowen Island for two days of lively demonstrations, great tips and easy exercises to help the intermediate-to-advanced painter step out and up in their practice.

These workshops take place at the home of David van Berckel, owner of Opus Art Supplies, a peaceful setting ideal for a weekend of plein air painting. Bold landscape and colorful garden studies will be featured in this unique location, a garden setting featuring a wonderful variety of flora and structures surrounded by forest and sky.

Jan will share her energetic and enthusiastic knowledge with informative demonstrations and individual attention. These 1 day workshops each contain unique material and are designed to benefit those who wish to attend one or both days.

Art materials are NOT included – Click to download Supplies List

Full info at: http://opusartsupplies.com/JanPoynter-BowenWorkshops

NOTE: Students can register for Saturday, Sunday or BOTH.
NOTE: accommodation is NOT included. Lunch will be provided.
Each workshop is limited to 10 participants so don’t delay, register today!

 

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Registration:

Contact OPUS at 604 435 9991 ext. 1 or toll-free at 1 800 663 6953 ext 1
(Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm) to register. Visa or MC payments accepted.

MATERIALS
cost does not include materials – Click to download Supplies List

MEALS
A light lunch will be served – let us know if you have any food restrictions,

ACCESS
Please be advised that this location has steep and sloping terrain on a private property that is not wheelchair accessible nor suitable for those needing a cane or a walker.

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Ashcroft Plein Air

2016 Ashcroft Plein Air Paint Out

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As always, we offer unparalleled scenery to paint in a non-competitive and congenial atmosphere where highly experienced as well as brand new artists are all welcome! There will be many opportunities to meet and visit with other artists, as well as paint with a group and individually, should you so choose.

Date: May 27-29, 2015

Location: Ashcroft, BC

Costs: $45 Cdn

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Registration:

See http://www.windingriversarts.ca/2016/03/04/5th-annual-ashcroft-plein-air-paintout/

 

 

Plein Air Cherry Blossom Festival 2016

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Description:

An exciting new event, Plein-Air Challenge, will take place on the opening day of Sakura Days Japan Fair on Saturday April 9th providing participants with an opportunity to interpret the activities of the Festival. Just three hours after being painted, sketches, watercolour, acrylic, oils and mixed media will be accepted for jury. The jury will be comprised of 3 prominent plein-air artists who are members of the Federation of Canadian Artists: Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki, Bob McMurray, and Perry Haddock.

Opus Art Supplies will be providing prizes to the top 3 winners totaling a value of $350!

Dates: Separated registration required but each allows you to participate in the plein air challenge on the 11th

Plein Air Contest: April 9, 2016

Painting Lessons:

Watercolour: March 26, 27

Acrylics: April 2,3

Oils: April 16,17

Time: 10am to 2pm

Location: Vandusen Botanical Gardens (map)

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Costs: $35 Cdn + tax each

Registration:

To register and for more information visit:

http://www.vcbf.ca/community-event/plein-air-blossom-painting

http://www.vcbf.ca/community-events

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