August Plein Air in the Parks

Join us for our monthly August 2026 Plein Air in the Parks session on:
📅 Sunday, August 9th at 10:00 AM
📍 Black Hawk State Historic Site
We’ll start with a casual welcome + meet and greet, followed by a short introduction to the plein air painting method. Then we’ll each find our own space in the park and begin creating at our own pace.
A few quick notes about our sessions:
These are not guided workshops, but open, independent painting time with a community of artists around you. All experience levels are welcome and questions, conversations, and shared advice are part of the experience.
Most painters spend about 1–2 hours working, but you're welcome to stay as long as you need.
Supplies: Bring your own preferred art supplies.
Basic supplies are also available for community use, so if you're trying plein air painting for the first time, we've got you covered. Most importantly, bring your curiosity... nature has a way of inspiring us when we slow down and really take the time to see it.
Don’t forget to bring:
Sunscreen, a chair or blanket, easel (if you use one), water, and anything else you need to paint comfortably outdoors.
Hope to see you there... feel free to share!
This project is supported by Quad City Arts re-granting program Arts Dollars, supported by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation, and the Quad Cities Community Foundation - Isabel Bloom Art Education Endowment.