The latest plein air news for British Columbia and more

Delta Grand Prix of Art 2015

May 11, 2015/by pabc

Date: July 19, 2015

Location: Ladner Village (map)

Costs:$25

Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Description:

Registered artists of all ages will be allocated a painting location in the village where they will have 3 hours to complete a work of art before returning to our display location at the Ladner Community centre. The completed works will be displayed for the public with cash awards for top prize; runner ups along with other cash prizes.

Young people are also encouraged to participate with dedicated awards, and prizes. Visitors will also be given an opportunity to participating as they are encouraged to enjoy art in action as artist compete against the clock in this grueling 3 hour location painting challenge.

Download information PDF.

Registration:

Artists & photographers of all levels are invited to register to participate in the 1st painting race of the as the Grand Prix of Art, BC, Plein Air painting Circuit kicks off in Ladner Village Sunday July 19th. 2015

For more information and to register please visit our website at: www.grandprixofart.com Or www.artistsinthevillage.com

Registration online at: http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/grand-prix-of-art-delta-2015-tickets-16231576081

Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge

April 30, 2015/by pabc

Date: May 10, 2015

Location: At all Opus Locations

Costs: Free

Time: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Description:

Let’s get this whole province painting! Be a part of the Opus Outdoor Painting Challenge (#OPC2015) this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th.

This FREE community-based art challenge invites people of all ages and artistic abilities to spend the day together creating outdoors.

From seasoned plein air painters and novice artists who love the great outdoors, to groups of friends looking for a creative activity, and families celebrating a meaningful Mother’s Day with a painting picnic – all are invited to join in the fun!

This year’s Outdoor Painting Challenge offers over $20,000 in prizes to be won at our 6 Opus locations across BC – from Opus Gift Cards for the judges’ selections to amazing draw prizes from the top brands in art supplies.

Event link: http://opusartsupplies.com/opc

Registration:

Sign up online at Opus outdoor painting challenge

Gibson Landing Paintout 2015

April 22, 2015/by pabc

Date: Sept 11-12-13, 2015

Location: Gibsons Landing, BC (map)

Costs: $30 (Deadline August 30)

Description:

Participating artists will be working on location in several great spots throughout the heritage townsite near Molly’s Reach, on the public wharf and along the nearby Seawalk and parkways. Painters will enjoy spectacular views of the Howe Sound islands, towering coastal mountains, character buildings and the colorful working harbour with vintage wooden boats. Artist Demos, Art Studio hub, Wet Paint gallery, intro BBQ and more ! Part of the IPAP Worldwide PaintOut.

Registration:

Visit: http://janpoynter.com/gibsons-paint-out/

or contact Contact JAN POYNTER poynterjan@gmail.com or phone: 604.886.8918

Deadline August 30

Plein Air Cherry Blossom Festival

April 2, 2015/by pabc

Description:

There are 4 categories, SKETCHING, WATERCOLOUR, ACRYLICS and OILS. Each Category will have three (3) prizes sponsored by Opus Art Suppies.

Registration to the painting instruction on the 11, 18 & 19 will receive a gift bag full of painting materials and a free entry to the plein air competition.

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

Plein Air Contest: April 11, 2015

Painting Lessons:

Watercolour: April 12th

Acrylics: April 18th

Oils: April 19th

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: