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Opening Reception: June 13, 2017 Entry Deadline: January 31, 2017 Sponsoring Organization: Los Gatos Morning Rotary Venue: Los Gatos Town Plaza City: Los Gatos Format: Juried Juror of Awards: TBD Award Total: $3,200 Contact: Carol Waitte E-mail: carol@waittefoundation.org Phone: 408.205.8668 Website: www.lgpleinair.org Los Gatos Plein Air invites artists to come and paint its unique vistas. From historic downtown buildings to redwood forests, hillside wineries, and ocean views, Los Gatos Plein Air has something for every artist and style. Presented by the Los Gatos Morning Rotary and benefiting youth arts and science, Los Gatos Plein Air has become a community favorite, attended by over 1,000 Bay Area residents each year. Two events showcase the art, and multiple artist awards are given by distinguished jurors. Complimentary housing is provided, and the event takes place in mid-June, typically perfect Northern California temperatures. Info at: www.lgpleinair.org. Paint San Clemente Dates: June 17-25, 2017 Opening Reception: June 17, 2017 Entry Deadline: May 31, 2017 Sponsoring Organization: San Clemente Art Association Venue: San Clemente Art Gallery City: San Clemente Format: Invitational Award Total: $13,000 Contact: Pam Hill E-mail: pamhill.art@cox.net Phone: 949.369.0260 Website: www.paintsanclemente.com 16th Annual Paint San Clemente. “The Spanish Village by the Sea,” San Clemente, will graciously again play host to the 16th Annual Paint San Clemente. Locally and nationally recognized plein air artists will offer up their unique views of the historic city while competing for $13,000 in prize money. First look at the award-winning paintings comes at the Collectors’ Evening Gala on June 24, 6-8:30 p.m., held in the San Clemente Community Auditorium. As a reminder, proceeds from this event will be dedicated to the San Clemente Art Association’s “Art Reach Program,” benefiting San Clemente Public School Art Program. Frank Bette Plein Air Dates: July 31-August 5, 2017 Opening Reception: August 5, 2017 Entry Deadline: April 23, 2017
Sponsoring Organization: Frank Bette Center for the Arts Venue: South Shore Center City: Alameda Format: Juried Juror of Awards: TBD Award Total: TBD Contact: Camilla Scott E-mail: papo@frankbettecenter.org Phone: 510.523.6957 Website: www.papo@frankbettecenter.org July 31-August 5, 2017, 40 juried artists will paint tree-lined streets, stately Victorian homes and shops, marinas, historic naval ships and naval air station, and views of San Francisco during the Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout in the island city of Alameda, California. There will be a quick draw on Wednesday and an exhibit and sale of all the paintings on Saturday, August 5, at South Shore Center. August 11-September 30, unsold paintings from August 5 are exhibited and for sale in the Frank Bette Center for the Arts Gallery. Apply for Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout at onlinejuriedshows.com. 12th Annual Just Plein Fun Dates: July 31-August 6, 2017 E-mail: mail@debrahuse.com
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16th Annual
PAINT SAN CLEMENTE June 17-25
$13,000. in Prizes June 17 - Check In And Quick Draw June 17 - 23 - Paint, Paint, Paint June 24 - Gala & Awards June 24 & 25 - 2 Day Art Show
www.paintsanclemente.com
North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open 2017 PSC PleinAir Ad.indd 1 10/10/16 Dates: September 5-10, 2017 Entry Deadline: May 1, 2017 Sponsoring Organization: North Tahoe Arts Venue: Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Shelter Cove & Southern Humboldt County, CA Festival City: Tahoe City Format: Open “Capture the Magic” Juror of Awards: TBD Award Total: $1,000-$2,000 in prizes Contact: Kellie Cutler Oct. 4 - Oct. 8, 2017 E-mail: kellie@northtahoearts.com $5,000 in prizes Phone: 530.581.2787 Website: www.northtahoearts.com The North Lake Tahoe Plein Air Open invites artists of all abilities to spend a week painting the majestic and world-famous scenery of Lake Tahoe. Events during the NLTPAO will include organized paint-outs, painting demonstration, the popular Farmer’s Market Quick-Draw Competition, artist social, and juried competition with prizes awarded during a two-day public exhibit at the Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival at Northstar California Resort.
Plein Air at the
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Mendocino Open Paint Out Dates: September 18-24, 2017 Opening Reception: September 18, 2017 Sponsoring Organization: Mendocino Art
PleinAirAtTheLostCoast.com (707) 986-7120
Sponsored By: Shelter Cove Arts & Recreation Foundation • Bureau of Land Management • Humboldt Lodging Alliance • North Coast Journal
Ultimate Guide 2017/www.pleinairmagazine.com
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