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THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Wilson Memorial Park, Wabash Street, Downtown Milan just west of Main.
Meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot off Wabash. This 35 acre park on the banks of the Saline River offers picturesque bridges, some flowering trees and walking paths.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23 – Gallup Park, 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor.
Meet at 10:00 AM in the parking lot at the far end of the park. The one by Gallup Pond. This 69 acre park on both sides of the Huron River features many river views, scenic bridges, ducks & swans.
Gallup Park
Sharon Griffes Tarr demonstrating plein air painting in oils.
On February 13, artists met in the Conservatory at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens for an indoor Winter Painting Meet. As a special bonus, Sharon Griffes Tarr, a Master Member of the Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association, conducted a free demonstration on how to approach a plein air painting. The demonstration was in oils but the expert information could apply to any medium. The event was well attended with at least 20 artists present. Following the demonstration the artists scattered to various locations throughout the Conservatory to work on their own paintings.
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Artists at Moonwinks
The Four Seasons at Geddes Farm Exhibit was created by the plein air artists in the AAWA. In each of the Four Seasons the artists gathered at Geddes Farm to paint on location and photograph the landscape and architecture of this historic farm.
The art works will be on display at Moonwinks Cafe in Dixboro from November 1 – November 30. Participating artists are
Sandra Difazio, Nancy Murray, Sally Silvennoinen, Rose Bradley, Barbara Goodsitt, Marcy Gray, Janet Kohler, Yoshiko Mishina, Sandy Steed, Joyce Tinkham, and Jan Wiedmayer.
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SEPTEMBER
Saturday, September 17, Hidden Lake Gardens
Located at 6214 Monroe Road (M50) , Tipton, MI. (517) 431-2060. Meet at 9:00 AM in the parking lot nearest the visitors center. This will be a joint painting meet with members of the Great Lakes Plein Air Painters Association. There are six miles of paved drives around the Lake providing several beautiful views and numerous garden areas. There is a $3.00 entrance fee per person.
Sunday, September 18, Hack House, Milan, MI
Gorgeous “Stick Style” Victorian house on 775 County Road just east of Milan. The property features interesting and picturesque architecture and landscaping. It is listed as the Friend-Hack House with the National Register of Historic Places. The Hack House will be having an open house from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. We are welcome to paint during the open house. We can meet in the morning around 10:00 AM or you may come later in the day if you want to work during the open house.
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OCTOBER
Tuesday, October 4, Sharon Mills County Park, Manchester
Located at 5701 Sharon Hollow Road, Manchester on the banks of the River Raisin. This site offers the opportunity to visit a significant historic site in a beautiful natural setting. It is listed on the State of Michigan Register of Historic Places. We will meet in the parking area at 9:30 AM.
