PAPGA met to paint together on location for the first time in May of 1998 and have been going strong ever since. Their initial mission to paint Georgia scenes in plein air continues to be their main emphasis. Georgia is a beautiful state with a variety of landscape options for the plein air painter. Our group is small and we paint individually as well as on group outings.

Landscape artists through the ages have painted en plein air, the Impressionists are the most obvious example. Like the Impressionists, some of our artists paint exclusively from life or on location, while others use some plein air work as a study for larger studio paintings. Whether a studio or a portrait artist, the lure of the out-of-doors is compelling and an important teacher in the process of learning to see and understand nature.

Exhibitions

PAPGA has had exhibitions around Georgia: the Swan Coach House (Atlanta), Goodyear Cottage (St. Simons), Nacoochee School (Rabun Gap), Quinlan Visual Arts Center (Gainesville), Trappist Monastery (Conyers), Marietta/Cobb Museum (Marietta) and in March, 2008 McIntosh Art Association's Jail House, Gallery (Darien, GA).

Plein Air Painters of Georgia Doings

Taffy Norris and Bill Davidson had paintings accepted into OPA (2006 Oil Painters of America Show). Bill Davidson had a painting accepted into the 2006 National Parks Exhibition. Mikki Dillon and Cam Stoltz had each had a painting in PSA (Pastel Society of America) 2006 Exhibition in New York City. .Bill Davidson and Debbie Nadelhoffer each had one painting accepted into the 30th Anniversay Exhibition for the American Society of Marine Aritsts (2008). Bill Davidson had 4 paintings accepted into the Art For The Parks, 2008.

We had a successful paintout and show with some sales at the
McIntosh Art Association Gallery in Darien, GA . We always love going to Darien and this year was very special. Thanks so much to the group in Darien that supported us and were so great to work with.

Member Schedule

At our last meeting we decided on the following plein air painting locations. The locations selected were: Lets all get out an paint, paint, paint.

Paintouts

         Winter 07:    Darien, GA
   Spring 08:      Columbus GA
         Summer 08:   Sylva NC
         Fall 08:        Stone Mountain Park, Atlanta.

Member Exhibitions:
Quinlan Visual Arts Center

Dates: December 4, 2008 - February 15, 2009
Opening: Thursday, December 4,

Plein air and studio work by members

Chastain Arts Center Gallery

Dates: March 20, 2009 - April 17, 2009
Opening:
Plein air paintings only

Gallery

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