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"SPRINGTIME" JURIED INVITATIONAL EXHIBITION - April 27 - June 10, 2012
The CT Plein Air Painters Society has been invited to present an Invitational Juried Members Exhibit at the Lyme Art Association (LAA) in Old Lyme CT. The theme of the exhibit is "Springtime". As the historical home of the Connecticut Impressionists, LAA provides a perfect setting for a plein air show and we are delighted to be invited back to show at LAA.We look forward to seeing your work and enjoying your compay at the opening reception on Friday, May 4.
Delivery of accepted art: April 22, 2 - 5 pm
Opening Reception: Friday, May 4, 6 - 8 pm
Removal of Art at conclusion of show: Monday, June 11, 10 am - 5 pm.
Invitation Art for the CT Farmland Trust Event in September: Artists who wish to have their art considered for the the CT Farmland Trust Invitational postcard should drop off their art at Hartford Fine Art between 10 am and 11 am on Saturday June 9th. Judging will be at noon. Artists should plan to pick up their art that same day between 1pm-2:30. If someone cannot return the same day, they must make arrangements with Jane Zisk for a different pick up time. Chosen artists will be notified ASAP after being selected.
JOIN US FOR OUR PAINTOUTS - Every year we offer a diverse schedule of paintout locations that will appeal to our far-flung membership. Our first group paintout will take place April 27 at Ashlawn Farm in Old Lyme. We invite CPAPS member and non-members to join us. Painting out together is a great opportunity to mix and mingle with artists who like to paint en plein air. See our Paint Out Schedule.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS FROM THE CPAPS BULLETIN BOARD
Every year, we are contacted by various organizations who invite our membership to participate in their events - opportunities to paint on location or exhibit or both. Our new Bulletin Board page lists those opportunities and much more. If you have items to suggest for the bulletin board, send them to Elizabeth Rhoads, CPAPS President.
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES - If you are looking for a workshop or class, we invite you to investigate the classes and workshops offered by our Elected Art members. Visit our Workshops page.
WHAT IS PLEIN AIR PAINTING? Plein Air is a French phrase that means "in the open air". The term decsribes a style of painting made directly from nature in order to capture the fleeting effects of light. The painter's challenge is to create an impression of the scene in the immediacy of the moment.
More about Plein Air Painting
The Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society was founded in 1995 by Jane Zisk and has grown from a small group into a membership of over 100 professional and emerging artists dedicated to plein air painting. The Society was the subject of a Feature Article iin American Artist Magazine. The article provides background on the formation of the Society and celebrates the joy of plein air painting. Read the article.
Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society, P. O. Box 221, Stafford Springs, CT 06075