May 2008

May 12-15

Plein Air Watercolor Workshop

with Deborah McAllisterand Patricia Barr Clarke

at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, inspiration of Georgia O'Keeffe

Contact Deborah for more information.

May 24 - 26 Historic South Gaylord Street Art Festival

Memorial Day Weekend opens the season of art festivals in Colorado. This one takes place in a quaint shopping district in Denver on South Gaylord St. in the 1000 block South in the Washington Park neighborhood. Hours: 10 - 6 each day.

Arroyo Seco; 9 x 12" plein air oil $450.

July, 2008

July 4 - 6 Breckenridge, CO Art Festival at Main Street Station

135 of the Country's best artists will be displaying their work. Paintings, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry will be available. Just 90 minutes from Denver when its too hot to stay in town.

July 1 - 31 Manitou Springs, CO Plein Air at LIW Cargo Gallery

60 artists will be painting the historic town of Manitou Springs the last week of June and their works will be on display all during July.

July 18 - 20 Dillon, CO Art Festival

Featuring over 100 artists, this show will be located in downtown Dillon, adjacent to Lake Dillon, one of themost spectacular lakes in Colorado. Hours 10 - 6 each day.

July 25 - 27  Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival.

Another good excuse to come to Breckenridge. 120 top quality artists will be displaying their work.

Hours: 10 - 6 each day.

August 2008

August 15 Summit County Land Trust Plein Air Show

Parade of No Homes
Hosted by Continental Divide Land Trust
Friday, August 15, 2008
Driving Tour: approx. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Reception: Approx. 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  yet to be decided for sure….

  
A self-driving tour of protected open spaces in the
Lower Blue River Valley of Summit County.
Tour particpants would  make a donation and in return get:
Map and guide
Land Docents at stops along the way
Plein Air Artists interpreting the landscapes
Refreshment and rest stop
Concluding reception to gather, view and purchase the completed artwork
Carbon Credits to off-set pollution caused by driving
     
 
Participants will receive a map of the route and guide explaining the protected lands, conservation tools used, history of the land, and natural resources protected.
 
At stops along the route, Land Docents will further explain the protected open space and will work with the artists and serve as liaison between Parade participants and artists. A refreshment and rest stop will be offered mid-way through the route (Doig Meadow?).
 
Plein Air artists will be painting at stops along the way, creating their own interpretation of the protected landscapes of the Parade of No Homes. Parade participants can see the art in process of creation and compare what they are seeing to the artist’s vision.
 
After the Parade, there will be a concluding reception to gather and view the completed artwork by the Plein Air artists. Beer, wine, soft drinks, and light appetizers will be offered. Art created at the Parade of No Homes will be available for purchase with a portion of proceeds to benefit Continental Divide Land Trust. (probably 40%).   
Carbon credits will be purchased by CDLT to off-set the pollution caused by encouraging people to drive around the Lower Blue.
 

Thanks for your help and support!

August 30 - September 1, Breckenridge Main Street Art Festival.

100 great artists and a beautiful location, Hours: 10 - 6 each day.

September  16 and 17

Watercolor Workshop with Patricia Barr Clarke and Deborah McAllister

Based at the Fireside Inn; we will be painting at outdoor locations. For more info

email; debbymcallister@hotmail.com