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Bob Sandford used his 30 years of art teaching experience to conduct an inspiring and insightful critique session for members at Artist’s Attic Saturday November 5th. We adjourned to DeSha’s for lunch afterward; a great way to end our year!


Paint-Out at the Westerfield’s Farm 10/12/11

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Marianna

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Marianna McDonald Fall Layers Pastel

 

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Dan McGrath Debbie’s Hill  Oil

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Dan & Friends

 

 

 


 

Shaker Village Traveling Art Show

 

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Shaker Village

Shaker Village organized a traveling exhibit, to area public libraries, of member paintings which has returned to Shaker Village, in the Trustees Building! Eleven paintings have been sold so far!

 


Charter

 

o    To encourage the practice and development of plein aire painting in the Central Kentucky area. To promote camaraderie among artists.

o    To initiate and support shows and sales by members who do plein aire painting.

o    To obtain, develop and share expertise in plein aire painting for all members.

o    To provide opportunities for members to paint, socialize and publicize their skills and works.

How We Work

 

o    Scheduled paint-outs, shows and other activities are shown on the Calendar.

 

o    Members telephone or email one another and arrange painting trips. It is expected that most trips will take place during the week. The email mailing list is maintained by the contact person (see below).

o    Each person who initiates the trip is responsible for informing others, limiting the number of persons participating, arranging travel, and leaving the site with zero impact (trash, etc.). Each location and trip should be listed on this website for the future benefit of others.

o    This web site maintains links helpful for plein aire painters. To add links, send the title and web site address to the contact person.

o    Art shows organized by the group are open to members only and are juried shows.

Membership

 

·         Painters - All painters are welcome to come to paint-outs. In only a few cases, where only a limited number of painters can be accommodated, members will have priority. Members are notified approximately one week in advance of upcoiming paint-outs.

·          Members – Dues are $40 per year, payable by April 1st  in a given calendar year. Members can have an image of their work on the “Members” web page with a link to their web site and/or email.  For more information click here. Members can attend critique sessions with recognized professional artists without charge. Become a Member- click here.

·         Planning committee members gather ideas, implement activities and collect feedback and schedule paint-outs. The committee currently consists of Andy Bass, Ann Pass, Bob Sanford, and Dan McGrath.

Copyright © 2011, All rights reserved. No portion may be used without permission. All visual copyrights belong to the artists.

 

 

Updated 11/08/11