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The Plein Air League is a vibrant community of artists located in Virginia Beach managed by The Artists Gallery in Virginia Beach Art Center.  The PAL is particularly known for its paint out schedule, where artists gather to create their works outdoors, capturing the essence of the environment in their art.  These events are scheduled throughout the year, allowing artists to capture the changing seasons and landscapes.  The artists in the league are always happy to engage with the public and talk about their process and art.  This open interaction fosters a dynamic and inspiring environment where art is born
and appreciated.  The chairperson of the Pein Air League is Jeanie Hearst.  To join our group please contact Jean (email: [email protected])
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Paint Out Schedule 2025

january 3
Location: Chrysler Museum of Art​
Chairperson:  Shirley Lu       Contact information:  [email protected]

Dear Pals:
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Our January Plein Air Day will be at the Chrysler Museum of Norfolk again.   There we can closely examine the styles of our chosen artists and complete our entries for The Virginia Beach Art Center's Fabulous Forgery exhibit in February.    Many thanks to Shirley Lu for making the arrangements. 

Location:  The Chrysler Museum of Norfolk
                   1 Memorial Place
                   Norfolk, VA 23510

Date:         Friday, January 12, 2023
Time:         10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Please arrive promptly at 10:00 a.m. so that we can enter as a group, The museum may stamp canvases and papers on the back before we proceed to the galleries. 

Following are the Chrysler's policies for doing art in the museum.  Please read carefully:

"Dry Media is permitted in all galleries.  Dry media includes pencil, crayon, charcoal and pastel. Pens and markers are not permitted.

Wet media is allowed in the permanent collection galleries. Acceptable media includes oil or acrylic paints and watercolors.

Portable easels are allowed and drop cloths are highly recommended."

Hope you can join us for this special day.   Please RSVP.

Jean Hearst, plein air chair
[email protected]
767 285 9266

february 10
Our February Indoor Plein Air Day will be at our Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). There we can enjoy graceful ballerinas in tutus posing for us. This is a fine opportunity for both plein air artists and those who love life drawing.  

Ample parking is available in MOCA's parking lot and restroom facilities are available in the museum. Visual artists, photographers, sculptors and friends are all welcome. There will be a $15 donation (cash only) to cover the costs of our ballerinas.

Many thanks to Bill Campbell and Michele Barnes for making the arrangements with MOCA and the ballerinas for our group.  

We will be doing our art from 10 am - 12:30 pm and then we will meet for a gentle critique.
Location:     MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
                    2200 Parks Avenue
                    Virginia Beach, VA 23451


Date:           Monday, February 10, 2025


Time:           10:00 am - 1:00 pm


RSVP:         Please RSVP by Thursday, February 6, to Jeanie Hearst or The Artists Gallery to ensure yourself a space.
Hope you can join us for this special day.
  
Jeanie Hearst, plein air chair
[email protected]
(757) 285-9266 - mobile
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march 17
MacDonald's Garden Center - Independence - Monday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm    Susan Werby
April 14
Town Center (Urban Sketching)  Monday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm   Vinnie Bumatay  Email: [email protected]

Meet at the Fountain Plaza near "Cinnaholic"

Vegan Bakery - Virginia Beach | Cinnaholic




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may 12
Ellen Sinclair Private Garden     Monday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm     Jeanie Hearst
june 9
10 am-1 pm Cape Charles - downtown and waterfront
in conjunction with Lemon Tree Gallery      Kathy Grook
july 14
TBA     Vinnie Bumatay
august 11
9:30 - 12:30 Hermitage Museum - Norfolk    Jeanie Hearst
september 8
9:30-12:30 Bergey’s Bread Box and petting zoo    Jeanie Hearst
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october 13
10 am - 1 pm   Stumpy Lake Natural Area    Jeanie Hearst
november 10
10 am - 1 pm    Colonial Williamsburg     Susan Werby and Joyce
december Tba
10 am - 1 pm   Chrysler Museum    Shirley Lu Bataglio

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Chairperson - Jeanie Hearst
Email: [email protected]
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532 Virginia Beach Blvd
Virginia Beach VA 23451
Phone: 757-425-6671
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