NEXT TWO PAINTOUTS NOV 25 & DEC 2

WHY:

TO HELP YOU PLAN -- AND DECIDE FOR THE SHOW, I AM SENDING ON THE PAINT OUT SITES FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS -- SO YOU CAN FIND A PLACE THAT WILL WORK FOR YOU TO GET YOUR PAINTINGS!

WHAT:

THOUGH WE CAN PRAY FOR SNOW, THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES. SO, I AM THINKING OF OTHER THINGS THAT IMPLY WINTER.

THEREFORE:

THIS SATURDAY -- NOVEMBER 25TH

PAINT OUT SITE IS A CUT-YOUR-OWN CHRISTMAS TREE FARM -- IDE'S TREE FARM -- IN DOWNER'S GROVE. THERE ARE ACRES OF TREES TO BE CUT, AND A STAND OF TREES THAT ARE ALREADY CUT.

I spoke with CHARLIE at the Ide's Tree Farm. He said we would be no problem. There are port - a- potties. If you get there before I do, ask 'the man' who is likely to be Charlie, where we can park. He said to drive further down their road and we can park unfettered by the comings and goings.

We will meet at that end of the road -- check for my yellow truck -- at 8:30 AM. We will decide on a place to reconvene when we get there.

I have never been to this place, but Charlie seemed like a nice person, helpful and welcoming.
(for later elaboration) of people, kids, etc., carrying and cutting their trees, while we can paint-in the non-moving items of the ambience.

CHECK OUT THEIR WEBSITE FOR DIRECTIONS, ETC.:

http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/trees/treefarms-detail.cfm?id=35

From I-55, take Lemont Road North (exit 271B) to 3rd traffic light, turn West on 83rd Street and go 1/2 mile to farm on North side of road at the foot of the hill.


IF YOU NEED A CHRISTMAS TREE, BRInG ALONG A SAW AND YOU CAN KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE.

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NEXT SATURDAY -- DECEMBER 2

THE BIRDHAVEN GREENHOUSE AT HIGHLAND PARK IN JOLIET IS HAVING THEIR ANNUAL POINSETTIA SHOW AND SALE.

THERE IS A GREATER POSSIBILITY OF SNOW FOR THIS DECEMBER WEEKEND. IT WOULD MAKE THE SITE EVEN BETTER WITH THE WOODS, RIVER, AND ROLLING HILLS. HOWEVER, THE POINSETTIAS ARE GOOD ENOUGH!

I spoke with Kevin at the Greenhouse to see if we would be a bother during their sale. (This is a big sale so there will be lots of paintable subjects carrying poinsettias. Another camera op.) He said we could paint outside, but that he would prefer it if only two people could set up indoors -- not blocking one of the inside sidewalks. And of course we all know where the facilities are there and that we can come in to warm our hands over the morning, even if we have set up outdoors.

Check out the website of the Birdhaven Greenhouse for directions and other info:

http://www.jolietpark.org/facilities/greenhouse.shtml

And if you are interested in specific information regarding the poinsettia sale, check out/download this;

http://www.jolietpark.org/NEWS.pdf

Meet in the parking lot next to the building at 8:30 AM and reconvene (probably indoors) at 12:30 PM for our Tell, Show and Ask

PAPC - SW GROUP SHOW -- GET READY

IT IS HERE AGAIN!     WE WERE INVITED BACK!    IT IS A RE --- PEAT!


WHERE:

We will have our SECOND ANNUAL PAPC - SW SHOW at the TAVERN CLUB at the top of Michigan Avenue from December 16th 2006 thru January 31, 2007.


The Tavern Club is a prestigious club that was founded in 1927  "to encourage the arts, intellectual recreation and a good humored interest in life."   It resides in its own two stories atop the 333 North Michigan Avenue building at the corner of Michigan and Wacker (kiddy-corner from the Wrigley Building).   I serendipitously happen to have my downtown office in this building which is an Art Deco delight.

Check out the website at:     www.thetavernclub.com


We are SOOO lucky!  Thank you Scott Tallman, wherever you read this, for introducing us to  this great opportunity!  

And thanks to us all in PAPC -SW for  the great work and great job last year that helped us to get us this second opportunity.  


Eligibility:

One painting, done on a PAPC - SW outing, is sufficient to enter it along with one studio painting.   We will continue our presentation option of plein air and studio, for those who want it.    Or, you may submit TWO plein air paintings  done with PAPC - SW, instead of a Studio, if you prefer.  Whether more paintings will be possible will depend on how many persons sign up to show.    Once you are entered, If a painting sells, you may choose to replace it rather than keeping it on the wall from the run of the show.

In addition to our regular Paint-Outs (This Saturday) we will have WEEKLY Paint-Outs from November 18th thru December 9th.   This will give us plent of opportunities  to get paintings to Show.   (That means November 18th, 25th, December 2nd and 9th).    They would like Winter, Fall paintings if possible so this time of year for paint outs is ideal.    We can have a reason to pray for early snow!

The registration fee is $35

The Tavern Club requests a  15% Commission.   

NOTE:    I have seen some gorgeous paintings over the last year.   I truly hope you will all SHOW THEM OFF!

IMPORTANT DATES:


Monday, November 27th  --- Statement of Intent.


I will need to know how many of you plan to show so that I know how much space can be allotted to each artist.   This depends entirely on how many people plan to Show.   

Though we all tried to set firm limits last year based on size of space per artist, the Club felt we could do a much better job of presenting  a less crowded Show.   I know many of your expectations last year were based on the Show at the Palette & Chisel.   But, the Tavern Club wants a 'less is more' feeling this year.   So, we will start with a limit of two pieces per artist and, if fewer artists submit, we can adjust upward.


REGISTRATIONS:

Registration forms will be sent out to you in the next few weeks.  They will be due by:

MONDAY -- DECEMBER 11TH    -----    SNAIL MAILED REGISTRATIONS WITH ALL SPECIFIC DATA REGARDING ARTIST AND PAINTINGS  MUST BE POSTMARKED BY  THIS DATE.  

TUESDAY -- DECEMBER 12TH    ------- EMAILED REGISTRATIONS WITH ALL SPECIFIC DATA REGARDING ARTIST AND PAINTINGS MUST BE SENT BY MIDNIGHT THIS DATE.


PAINTING DROP OFF OPTIONS WILL BE ANNOUNCED LATER:



SATURDAY -- December 16th    HANG THE SHOW

FRIDAY -- January 19th  Opening Reception

Because we are at risk of losing our audience due to the busy social calendars over the Holidays, we will have our Opening Reception on Friday, January 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

In that way, we can each bring our friends for leisurely and festive lunches at the Tavern Club during the Holidays while the Show is hanging, but opt for the Friday evening Gala once folks have had a chance to catch their breaths after the First of the year.   

HELP NEEDED:

1.  LET ME KNOW YOUR INTENTIONS TO ENTER ASAP -- BUT BY NOVEMBER 27TH.

2.  I CAN USE FIVE TO SEVEN VOLUNTEERS TO HELP HANG THE SHOW ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH.

3.  IMAGES OF PAINTINGS YOU KNOW YOU WILL ENTER -- FOR USE ON AN INVITATION.   IF YOU KNOW A PAINTING YOU WANT TO USE AND WOULD LIKE ME TO BRING MY DIGITAL CAMERA TO CAPTURE A GOOD IMAGE OF IT FOR REPRODUCTION, LET ME KNOW SO THAT WE CAN ARRANGE THIS TO COINCIDE WITH A PAINT-OUT.


More as we go,,,,,,


Rita R
708 383-8686 -- the number that travels with me.

Lake Katherine -- November 4th Paint Out

WHAT:



Paint out Site for this coming Saturday is Lake Katherine in Palos Heights. Check out the following website for all of the information including directions:

http://www.palosheights.org/lake/index.htm


I will not be able to join the group -- though I love this place -- because I am hanging my Show -- (ugh).

Lois has ageed to step in and you know how much we all love working with her!



WHY:

Take a look:


http://www.palosheights.org/lake/images/new_images/gardens.jpg



WHERE:

Let's meet in the spot on this image marked 'parking'

http://www.palosheights.org/lake/images/photos/trails_map.gif



WHEN:

8:30 AM to 12:30 PM critique -- in the parking lot, or wherever near it seems suitable.

The shops, etc do not open until 9:00 AM, but by that time their facilities are available.

HAVE A GREAT PAINT OUT -- AND I ENVY YOU ALL LAKE KATHERINE -- AND I WILL BE THINKING OF YOU!


RITA R