Current & Upcoming Exhibits
Note: In most OPM exhibits, paintings must be plein air (i.e., a minimum of 90% painted in the field with minor touch-ups done in the studio). When studio paintings are allowed, artists must also exhibit their field study painted on location and not from a photograph.
June 12 - September 4, 2017—"Como From Life" at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
A members' exhibit in the Como Conservatory Gallery of plein air paintings of beloved scenes around Como Park. Watch for painters painting this spring around Como Lake and Historic Pavillion, Historic Streetcar Station, and zoo. OPM will have a special paint-out on Saturday, June 10, for the grand opening of newly renovated forecourt gardens at the entrance to the visitor center. Exhibit of paintings runs through Labor Day.
A members' exhibit in the Como Conservatory Gallery of plein air paintings of beloved scenes around Como Park. Watch for painters painting this spring around Como Lake and Historic Pavillion, Historic Streetcar Station, and zoo. OPM will have a special paint-out on Saturday, June 10, for the grand opening of newly renovated forecourt gardens at the entrance to the visitor center. Exhibit of paintings runs through Labor Day.
June 15 - September 4, 2017—"Hennepin Now" at the Hennepin History Museum
Plein air and studio paintings of historic places in Hennepin County. Opening reception is 6-8pm on June 15, 2017. A second reception including artists' presentations about their choice of historical subject matter and artistic process will be on Friday, July 21, 6-8pm.
Plein air and studio paintings of historic places in Hennepin County. Opening reception is 6-8pm on June 15, 2017. A second reception including artists' presentations about their choice of historical subject matter and artistic process will be on Friday, July 21, 6-8pm.
November 11 - December 15, 2017—"Waters Between Us" at River Falls Public Library
A members' exhibit in the art gallery at River Falls Public Library in River Falls, Wisconsin. Paintings will depict waters within the watershed between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) members are invited to join us for a public paint-out in River Falls at and around the library, 10am to 1pm on Saturday, October 6, 2017. Opening Reception is 2-4pm on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
A members' exhibit in the art gallery at River Falls Public Library in River Falls, Wisconsin. Paintings will depict waters within the watershed between Minnesota and Wisconsin. Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association (WIPAPA) members are invited to join us for a public paint-out in River Falls at and around the library, 10am to 1pm on Saturday, October 6, 2017. Opening Reception is 2-4pm on Saturday, November 11, 2017.
December 21, 2017 - February 28, 2018 —"Roseville Parks Plein Air" at Roseville City Hall
Plein air paintings of Roseville Parks. Opening reception with awards for 1st ($300), 2nd ($200) and 3rd ($100) is 7-9pm on December 20, 2017 at the Roseville John Rose Oval banquet room, 2661 Civic Center Drive. Paintings will be walked next door to City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive, after the reception to be installed December 21 and displayed through February 2018.
Plein air paintings of Roseville Parks. Opening reception with awards for 1st ($300), 2nd ($200) and 3rd ($100) is 7-9pm on December 20, 2017 at the Roseville John Rose Oval banquet room, 2661 Civic Center Drive. Paintings will be walked next door to City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive, after the reception to be installed December 21 and displayed through February 2018.
