Monthly Meeting Information

• December 10, 2009     (second Thursday!!)

Christmas Party, 
(click invitation for fullsize)

                                                       

• November 5, 2009     

For our November meeting, we will have a distinguished gentleman named Dr. Taylor, a dear friend of Maarten's, and a very interesting artist. I'll give more details closer to the meeting - but please mark your calendars, because this promises to be a very interesting and thoughtful evening

• October 1, 2009     

Sorry, the October meeting has been cancelled.

• September 3, 2009    

For our September meeting, we will have a Liquidex representative back to give demos and talk about new products on the market. She will probably have goody give-aways so you don't want to miss!

• August 6, 2009     

  We will have a speaker/demo on Thursday from an oil painter who is an  accomplished plein air artist as well. She mainly paints rural scenes and will be providing good tips and tricks. 
  
  As usual, bring wip or finished pieces for viewing or critique at the end of the meeting. 
  
  I will announce our Artist Reception date and time for the Village Hall show at the meeting. Be sure to bring any dues owed and give to Maria Vera at the meeting.

  Exhibition on August 17th - September 27th at Hoffman Estates Village Hall

• July 2, 2009     

  For our July meeting, we will have Mort Luby presenting a lecture/demo on watercolors.  Mort is a very accomplished artist and I am sure we will learn much. This will be on our usual first Thursday of the month - July 2nd at 7:30 at the Park District on Higgins Road. As always you are welcome to bring WIP or finished pieces for c/c.

• June 4, 2009     

Bob Nielson has graciously offered to instruct on DIY canvas stretching and framing. Bring any WIP you want to share or finished pieces for critique at the end of the program. We will also discuss our upcoming exhibition on August 17th - September 27th at Hoffman Estates Village Hall and I will be asking for volunteers for the following tasks:

- Painting title signs
- Reception organization
- Exhibit invite (electronic version & printable copy)
- Exhibit brochure/flyer with artist info.
- Installation assistance
- Publicity

As most of you know, it typically takes 3 to 4 people to help make an exhibition a success and I ask that everyone take a turn helping so please think about what you can do to contribute.

A second outing will be later in June. The peonies will be in bloom at Spring Valley Nature Center and will make a gorgeous setting for Plein Air! If you haven't seen this setting at Spring Valley, you will be stunned by it's beauty. This will be a bit of a hike in so some preparation will be necessary - pack light and if necessary pack on wheels!

•   Saturday; May 23rd at 9:30ish (10:00 is fine) AM    

  For the lovely month of May,  instead of a meeting indoors, we will meet outdoors and paint together. If you have never tried outdoor painting, please consider giving it a try - it's lots of fun and a whole new experience. You might learn a thing or two from more experienced plein air artists, and it will give you a whole new perspective on your art. Bring paint, or pastels or whatever medium you wish to work in. Bring a camera if you wish to have a lasting image to work from later on. Consider bringing a drink (water/coffee) and a light snack too! Don't forget a brimmed hat. We will be parked very close to where we will set up so don't worry about carrying your supplies very far.
  
  PLEASE NOTE THE DATE: Saturday; May 23rd at 9:30ish (10:00 is fine) AM
  PLACE: St, Johns Church (right on the corner of Algonquin and Roselle in Palatine) Southwest corner.
  
  This is a beautiful little church - very Norman Rockwellian. It's right next to a Forest Preserve which becomes a pretty background. We have never done a building before for our outside excursion so I thought it would be nice to do something different. I have permission from the Church. We will work from around 10:00 am through 12:00ish. They probably won't mind if we want to stay a little longer. There is a parking lot to the right (west side) of the church.
  
  Please let Sharron know if you will be joining us so I have an idea of how many to expect.
  Thanks and see you then!

• April 11, 2009
  
  We will attend the Edvard Munch exhibition at the Chicago Art Institute. Details to follow. See link for details on the exhibit.
  http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/exhibitions/Munch/index
  
  April meeting we will be at the Park District on Higgins Road in Room 107 for sharing work in progress, new art books and discussing a new show.
  
  
  Hope to see everyone Thursday April 2nd!.

• March, 2009
  
  March meeting we will be at the (Central) Schaumburg Library on the second floor. Bob Nielson will present work from his painting trip to Europe and a power point presentation.!
  
  Hope to see everyone Mar 5th.

• February, 2009

February meeting we will be at the Park District on Higgins Road in Room 107 for a Liquid Tex product painting demo and goody giveaway!

Hope to see everyone Feb 5th.

• January, 2009

January meeting we will be back at the Park District. Maarten will be doing a portrait/or landscape painting demo.

Hope to see everyone Jan 1, 2009 (I don't think so....)

January meeting has been moved back to Jan 8, 2009 usual time (7:30PM) usual place (Park District on Higgins Road in Room 107).  Maarten's presentation is still on for the evening.

• December, 2008

In lieu of the December meeting  we will have  our annual holiday party at 

.Armands on Vail Street           Map
70 N Vail                                Copy of Menu 
Arlington Hgts IL

Hope to see everyone Thurs, Dec 4th!

Event Pictures Here!

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• November, 2008

For the November meeting (Thursday, November 2nd, 7:30 pm) 

The November meeting will be held at the Schaumburg Public Library for a viewing of an art DVD.

Hope to see everyone Thursday, November 6th!

• October, 2008

In lieu of the October meeting  we will have an artists reception at Black Box Diamond on Saturday night, October 4th

Hope to see everyone Saturday, October 2nd!

• September, 2008

For the September meeting (Thursday, September 4th, 7:30 pm) At the Park District on Higgins Road in Room 107; 

will be a acrylic techniques demo by Ann Tucker at the Park District building on 1685 Higgins Road.

Hope to see everyone Thursday, September 4th!

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