Upcoming OPM Events
Upcoming OPM Events
Paint-Out & Exhibit at Fort Snelling
Sign up to paint and exhibit at Historic Fort Snelling. Painters are invited to paint the building, costumed interpreters, and surrounding landscape from 8:30am to 4pm on Saturday, October 3. Paintings may be left for public display until a closing reception on Thursday, October 22 from 4-6pm. Admission and parking for registered artists are free.
Paint-Out at Lowry Nature Center (Carver Park Reserve)
Join us for a plein air paint-out at the Lowry Nature Center at Carver Park Reserve, hosted by OPM Member Laurel Sundberg in collaboration with the Three Rivers Park District.
Plein Air Smackdown at Groveland Gallery
OPM artists are invited to join Groveland Gallery’s featured artists for a public paint-out with picnic reception and zero-commission off-the-easel sales.
Paint-Out at Japanese Garden in Bloomington
Join us for a plein air paint-out at the Japanese Garden at Normandale Community College in Bloomington, hosted by OPM Member Nabanita Dutta.
Paint-Out at Tamarack Nature Center
Join us for a plein air paint-out at Tamarack Nature Center, hosted by OPM Member David Nemo.
Mary Pettis Workshop and Paint-Out in Taylors Falls
Mary Pettis and Outdoor Painters of Minnesota co-host this exciting workshop day, beginning with a demonstration at Mary’s studio, pizza lunch, and afternoon paint-out in beautiful Taylors Falls.
Paint-Out at Harbor Bar – Red Wing
Join us for a plein air paint-out outside at the Harbor Bar, along the Mississippi River. Hosted by OPM Member Greg Finnegan.
Paint-Out at Charlson Meadows in Victoria
Registration is closed - capacity for this event has been met.
Paint-Out at East Lake Park
Join us for a paint-out at East Lake Park in Winona as part of the MPAC exhibition opening weekend.
Paint-Out at MMAM
Join us for a paint-out around the Minnesota Marine Art Museum grounds as part of the MPAC exhibition opening weekend.
Paint-Out at China Friendship Garden
Join us for a plein air paint-out at the China Friendship Garden at Lake Phalen, in St. Paul, MN, hosted by OPM member, Dan McAvey
Paint-Out in Downtown Winona
Join us for a nocturne paint-out in Downtown Winona as part of the MPAC exhibition opening weekend.
Paint-Out at Oxbow Park
Join us for a plein air paint-out at Oxbow Park in Byron, MN, hosted by OPM member and Director, Greg Finnegan.
Paint-Out Along Maiden Lane in St. Paul
Join us for a plein air paint-out at Cochran Park and along Maiden Lane in St. Paul, hosted by David Nemo.
Paint-Out at Snail Lake Regional Park
Join us for a plein air paint-out at Snail Lake Regional Park (Grass Lake Nature Preserve), hosted by David Nemo.
Paint-Out at Spooner Park
Join us for a plein air paint-out at Spooner Park in Little Canada, hosted by Matt Kania.
Art Shanty Projects Day 2
OPM invites winter plein air painters to come out and paint during the annual Art Shanty Projects on-ice festival at Lake Harriet.
Art Shanty Projects Day 1
OPM invites winter plein air painters to come out and paint during the annual Art Shanty Projects on-ice festival at Lake Harriet.
event Calendar
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