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Saturday, April 11, 2015

Coming out of hibernation with a bang!...April is Plein Air Extravaganza Month!

Upcoming Paint Outs and Important Events



April 16-17, 2015 ~ Art Block Plein Air Paint Out (OOPS MAX EFFORT EVENT)




April 16-19, 2015
~ Scott Boyle Plein Air Workshop, Art Block Paint Out, OOPS Paint Out... (OOPS MAX EFFORT EVENT)... Schedule and Registration HERE.
WORKSHOP SOLD OUT

April 19, 2015 ~ OOPS April Paint Out with Scott Boyle ~  Noon Until ~ New Boat Ramp across river from USO in Downtown Jacksonville. Scott will give the OOPS members a short plein air demo with discussion.

April 24-25, 2015 ~ Southport Paint Out

Southport Paint Out  2015

Free Registration Online HERE

April 24 & 25, 2015
NO REGISTERATION FEE 
*is requried

PAINT THE TOWN: Plein Air Paintout
Southport Plein Air paint-out is an exciting OUTDOOR event, sponsored by the City of Southport as a way to support artists in our area and bring public art to our streets. The event will take place on April 24th & 25th, our area’s most talented painters will paint Plein Air (in the open air). The public is invited to stroll our streets and watch as each artist turns a blank canvas in to a "one of a kind" piece of Southport art.

A WET PAINT Sale will be held on the lawn of Fort Johnston on Saturday from 4:00 until 5:00 at the Fort Johnston - Southport Museum and Visitors' Center located at 203 E. Bay, behind the NC Maritime Museum. Art enthusiasts will have a chance to take home one of these treasures in what we feel will become a collection that will be revered for many generations to come. The beauty is within our streets, the finished product is in the hands of the artist.

Artists are encouraged click this link https://southport.wufoo.com/forms/southport-paint-out-artist-registration-2015/ to register online. No Registration Fee Required.

For more information contact Cindy Brochure at cindy_brochure@southportnc.org or (910) 523-6124.

April 29-May 1, 2015 ~ Kinston Plein Air Paint Out



May 9, 2015 ~ Jeremy Sams Plein Air Workshop through the Council for the Arts aka JaxArts.... Still a few openings left... Contact Connie Wenner at the Council for registration details.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Early Bird Registration for the Art Block Paint Out ends March 15th...

Plein Air Paint Out in Uptown Jacksonville 

Scores of plein air artists will converge on Uptown Jacksonville on April 16, 17, and 18, 2015 for a paint out competition. Not only will these artists have the opportunity to paint scenic and historic places like the Pelletier House along the banks of the New River, the USO, the old Jacksonville Train Depot, the City Hall Tower, the Freedom Fountain, beautiful Wilson Bay, the Beirut, WWII, Vietnam, and 911 Memorials… but they have a chance to win award money for their paintings. Special workshops and southern hospitality add to the experience. Spectators will enjoy seeing the artists at work and be able to purchase their original paintings at a Wet-Paint Sale to be held during the afternoon of Art Block outside the Council for the Arts building. Please “Save the Date” and make plans to attend this spectacular event.



Click HERE for all the details and how to register.


Click HERE to register...


Tuesday, February 24, 2015

OOPS and the All County Arts Program this Saturday...

Here is the Schedule for All County Arts this Saturday at White Oak High School. This will be our OOPS February Paint Out with a special shout out to Karen Lee Crenshaw and Jim Phillips for teaching the plein air workshops. They have moved from four groups to three which make for a shorter day and give more painting time in break out sessions.The weather is supposed to be nice.

Saturday, February 28th
White Oak High School
8:00 a.m. – Arrive, breakfast
8:30 – 10:15 a.m. – Break out sessions
10:15-10:30 – break/snacks
10:30 – 12:15– Break out sessions
12:15 – 12:55 – Lunch
1:00 – 2:45 – Break out sessions
2:45 – 3:15 – snacks/clean-up
3:15 – 3:45 –closing ceremony

Note to All County Art Students...
Break out sessions will be conducted by professional artists and art educators and will include plein air painting, metal sculpture, collaborative mural, etc. Students will also screen print their own t-shirt to commemorate the event.
Due to the concentrated work that is expected of any Honors group, we will expect the following cooperation:
1. Students must report to all sessions on time and remain for the full session. Students who are unable to attend all sessions are asked to decline participation so that an alternate may attend.
2. Student conduct must be of superior quality at all times.
3. Each family will be responsible for the transportation of their student to and from all sessions.
4. On Saturday, a short lunch break will be scheduled and all students are required to stay on campus. Lunch (pizza, subs, etc) will be served in the cafeteria at no cost for students. Students are permitted to bring bag lunches.
Parents are encouraged to attend the closing ceremony at 3:15 in the Earl Taylor Performing Arts Center to allow students to share their work and receive certificates. Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the ceremony.

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Mark you calendars....

January 18, 2015 ~ Life Class at the Jean Wenner Studio ~ Noon until...Click HERE for all details.

February 28, 2015 (Saturday) ~ Annual "Onslow County All County Arts" plein air painting with Onslow County's best high school art students. OOPS members, Karen Crenshaw and Jim Phillips, will instruct but all other members are encouraged to attend and paint along side these young artists  and encourage them. The event will be at the Earl Taylor Building at White Oak High School from 8am until 4pm. Lunch and snacks will be provided.

April 16-19, 2015 ~ Scott Boyle Workshop, Art Block Paint Out, OOPS Paint Out.MAX EFFORT EVENT!



May 9, 2015 ~ Jeremy Sams Plein Air Workshop through the Council. 

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Tradition Continues... OOPS January Life Class set for January 18, 2015.

Make plans to join the OOPS artists as we move inside where it's warm for our annual January "Life Class" paint out... Bernie has a couple prospects for another live model this year. As usual... the class will start precisely at 1pm (don't be late if you want a good spot) and end at 4:00pm. Model will sit for approx 20 minute sessions with a 5 minute break every half hour. Someone will be there as early as noon to set up in case you want arrive early. This will be a great learning experience for us all as we hon our skills of observation and application. We will again ask for donations (approx $5 each) to pay the model for their time. Here are the photos from last year's session... SIMONE.

WHAT: OOPS! January 2015 Paint Out organized by Bernie Rosage.

WHEN: Sunday, January 18, 2015 from Noon until... Model poses from 1pm to 4:30pm with breaks at 30 minute intervals.

WHERE: Jean Wenner Studio, Council for the Arts building, 826 New Bridge Street, Downtown Jacksonville, NC 28540.

DIRECTIONS: Click HERE...

WHY: Simply put... we LOVE gathering with like minded artists and painting from life!

THERE'S MORE: We may go out afterwards to The Kettle for a Dutch-treat dinner and open critique and/or discussion about our paintings.

Newbies welcome... all mediums and skill levels... simply show up with your gear and be prepared to have fun! No worries... there are NO art-snobs in our group!

What the heck is OOPS and how do I join the FUN?

Sunday, November 30, 2014

OOPS December Yo-Yo Paint Out...

Just a reminder about our December Paint Out...

However, if anyone plans to paint please share on our Facebook group page so small groups can get together when and where ever. I plan to paint in December with our dear OOPS friend and artist, Guy Jackson, who will be visiting from Texas with his Jacksonville family in December. I'll be sure to keep y'all posted. Also... We will have our annual Life Drawing class in January at the CFTA but need to confirm date.
Bernie

Saturday, November 15, 2014

SAVE THE DATES - April 16-19, 2015... Paint Out / Competition / Wet Paint Sale / Workshops / Art Block Party / OOPS April Paint Out



Dear North Carolina/South Carolina/ Virginia plein air artists... Please save these dates for an upcoming paint out/competition coming to Jacksonville, NC in April 2015. Details with a special announcement about coinciding workshops and art events coming soon. Please share this with your various plein air groups. The OOPS gang will be painting on Sunday the 19th in case you'd like to stay an extra day to join us. These special events are being sponsored by the Council for the Arts. Thanks.... Bernie Rosage Jr.

NOVEMBER OOPS Paint Out... November 16, 2014

We realize this is short notice but Karen Crenshaw has been acting like a "Storm Chaser" locating a cotton field to paint since our original plan at the Scott Farm fell through via an early pickin.

The fields are few and far between but she has got us permission to paint at one tomorrow (Sunday, Nov. 16) if it is not picked today. She is scurrying today for a PLAN B or another field that may be better.

With all that said... our artists will need to follow our Facebook group page for the latest updates including location and directions at
https://www.facebook.com/groups/265431356954378/

WHAT: OOPS NOVEMBER PAINT OUT

WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014 ~ Noon until...

WHERE: A "cotton field" TBA... Follow LINK above for last minute details!

Here are some of Karen cotton paintings from Karen's recent plein air adventures...





Monday, August 18, 2014

Mark your Calendar for the October Paint Out...

October 19, 2014 ~ OOPS October Paint Out - Sunday from Noon till 5pm at Equine Country USA, 1259 McAllister Rd in Jacksonville.  You turn off Hwy 24/258 just outside of Jacksonville onto Wells Rd, and it becomes McAllister Rd. Organized by Patsy Lain.

OOPS Extra Paint Out in September... Saturday, September 20th at the ANNUAL RIVERWALK PALOOZA !!

For those OOPS artists who cannot make it to Southport for our IPAP Worldwide Paint Out (and those who can) we will gather to paint during the day (beginning at 10am till dark or whenever you can make it) at the ANNUAL RIVERWALK PALOOZA !!

What: Extra September OOPS Paint Out

When: Saturday, September 20, 2014 - Anytime from 10am until dark.

Where: Riverwalk Park & Willingham Park, Downtown Jacksonville

Why: For the heck of it!

What Else: 

New River Foundation and B.O.L.D. Present
ANNUAL RIVERWALK PALOOZA !! 
 
Sneak Previews Weekly
 For more information call
 (910) 937-7222

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SEPTEMBER 19 AND 20, 2014
Riverwalk Park & Willingham Park
Downtown Jacksonville
Friday, Sept.19 @ 9:00 PM 
MOONLIGHT RIVER CRUISE !
        Saturday, Sept. 20:  Gates open at 10:00 AM

Contact :   Kelly @ (910)937-7222 or info@boldofjacksonville.com  or visit:  www.riverwalkpalooza.com  for more information

Marina Cafe picture
 New River
Moonlight Dinner Cruise


Some of you asked for an Adult Moonlight Cruise. THANKS TO BOB BECK---You can join Capt. Mike for a Moonlight Cruise aboard the Marina Cafe' River Boat.  Reservations are required in advance. (for reservations please call our office at 910-937-7222) The cost is $25.00 per person.  (BYOB)  Click on the picture above to get more information about  Marina Cafe !!
fried fish and shrimp 
On Saturday, Capt. Mike will host ECO-CRUISES beginning at Noonaboard the Marina Cafe' River Boat.  Local Author, Georgie Stone will be your Narrator !  Thanks to Marine Cafe', we will offer a BOAT TAXI from overflow parking to the Festival !
 
The Beer Garden will be provided by Coastal Beverage.  Not to fret!  Wine Lovers can once again enjoy Duplin Wine !
 
OTHER ATTRACTIONS INCLUDE:
Yoga for Adults and Kids (reservations are needed along with either a mat or towel please call 910-937-7222 to make your reservation !!)
Roaming Magician
Plenty of Craft and Food Vendors
Paddle Boarding
Canoe and Kayaking
Music Entertainment including Nantucket that will close the Riverwalk Palooza on Saturday night
Kid's area
Car show
Environmental information
AND MUCH MORE !

Friday, August 15, 2014

Plein Air painting in Morehead City Saturday....

Note from Lou Wilson at Arts & Things. They are still looking for a few plein air painters to join the fun this Saturday but you must call Lou first to get on the official list... The number is 252-240-1979.

The Third Saturday Plein Air painting event is happening this Saturday  August 16 from 10:00am until 4:00pm on the Morehead City Waterfront around the Big Rock Fountain. Come enjoy watching artists create wonderful new paintings in all mediums : Oils, Acrylics, Pastels and Watercolors. Buy a painting you like right on the spot! (some have been sold right off the easel!)

This month's artists include Eleanor McArver,  Sue Cheatham,  George Basom, Rick Shapero, Katherin Morgan, Linda Kramer  and others (they're still calling in!)  Come on down and enjoy..... plein air.

Arts & Things | 704 Evans Street | Morehead City Waterfront | NC | 28557

Monday, August 11, 2014

Join the NC Plein Air Painters Forum...

If you are an OOPS artist and you have not joined the NC Plein Air Painters Forum already you should do so asap. This is a project to link and inform all the plein air painters in our state. Once you have joined (Free BTW)... you need to join the OOPS group within the site.Here is a link to the site... NCPAP.ORG

After you sign up... join the OOPS Group at NCPAP OOPS Group.

Last but not least... LIKE their Facebook page HERE.