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