Plein Air Gatherings
2023 Art in the Park: Plein Air Gatherings
The Plein Air Gatherings are an opportunity for artists to get together and paint or draw outdoors “en plein air” in Hancock County parks. All adult artists who use any medium conducive to working outdoors are welcome. If you are new to plein air painting or would like to try it but are hesitant to go out on your own, these gatherings are a perfect opportunity to meet and work with other plein air artists.
You should plan to bring whatever supplies and equipment you need and dress for ground and weather conditions. There is no fee or registration. It is not necessary to attend every session – come when you can. In case of rain, the session is cancelled. Gatherings will be held weekly on Thursdays on the following dates; please note times for each.
For more information about this program, please contact volunteer coordinator Sharon Hammer Baker at bakerartstudio@gmail.com or phone the park office at 419-425-7275.
April 6 Oakwoods Nature Preserve Meet at Discovery Center porch 1-3 pm
April 13 Eastpoint Meet at E. Main Cross & Bright Road parking area 1-3 pm
April 20 Blue Rock Nature Preserve Meet at E. Edgar St. parking area 1-3 pm
April 27 Litzenberg Memorial Woods Meet at Gatehouse 1-3 pm
May 4 Waterfalls Overlook Meet in parking area, E. Main Cross St. 1-3 pm
May 11 Riverbend Recreation Area Meet at Big Oaks Shelter #3 parking area 1-3 pm
May 18 Blanchard River Nature Preserve Meet at parking area 1-3 pm
May 25 Litzenberg Memorial Woods Meet at McKinnis House garden 1-3 pm
June 1 Oakwoods Nature Preserve Meet in Dold Lake/front parking area 9-11 am
June 8 Liberty Landing Meet in parking area 9-11 am
June 15 Litzenberg South Meet in parking area 9-11 am
June 22 Eastpoint Meet in parking area 9-11 am
June 29 HPD Office Meet in front parking area, E. Main Cross St. 9-11 am
July 6 Lehman Conservation Area Meet in driveways, west of Riverbend on TR 208 9-11 am
July 13 Aeraland Recreation Area Meet at south side of parking area 9-11 am
July 20 Blue Rock Nature Preserve Meet at East Edgar St. parking area 9-11 am
July 27 Blanchard Landing Meet in parking area 9-11 am
August 3 Waterfalls Overlook Meet in parking area 9-11 am
August 10 Litzenberg South Meet in parking area 9-11 am
August 24 Riverbend Recreation Area Meet in Big Oaks Shelter #3 parking area 9-11 am
August 17 Blanchard River Nature Preserve Meet in parking area 9-11 am
August 31 Liberty Landing Meet in parking area 9-11 am
September 7 HPD Office Meet in front parking area 9-11 am
September 14 Lehman Conservation Area Meet in driveways, west of Riverbend on TR 208 9-11 am
September 21 Aeraland Recreation Area Meet at south side of parking area 9-11 am
September 28 Riverbend Recreation Area Meet at Oxbow parking area 9-11 am
October 5 Oakwoods Nature Preserve Meet in Dold Lake/front parking area 1-3 pm
October 12 Litzenberg South Meet in parking area 1-3 pm
October 19 Oakwoods Nature Preserve Meet at Discovery Center porch 1-3 pm
October 26 Blanchard Landing Meet in parking area 1-3 pm
November 2 Riverbend Recreation Area Meet at Big Oaks, Shelter #3 parking area 1-3 pm
November 9 Waterfalls Overlook Meet in parking area 1-3 pm
November 16 Eastpoint Meet at parking area 1-3 pm