Thu January 11, 2018
Granite Group: Plein Air Painting the High Sierras - Reception Jan 11
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Reception Jan 11, 7-9pm, exhibition January 12 through February 17, 2018
Every year since 2005 an intrepid crew of artists come together from all over California, and beyond, to trek the High Sierras, be inspired, and paint. In the first major installation of 2018, the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center will present "Granite Group: Plein Air Paintings of the High Sierras." The exhibit opens January 12, and runs through February 17, 2018.
A free public Opening Reception with the artists will be held on Thursday, January 11, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome to come explore the exhibit, and ask questions and chat with the artists about their work. ($5 suggested donation)
Pieces will include both "plein air" (French phrase referring to painting outdoors in daylight) as well as works completed in studio that were inspired and/or begun on site.
Formed in 2005 by Bill Cone and Paul Kratter, the Granite Group's mission is to deliver artists, including themselves, to the magnificent landscape, and let them do their thing.
Paul elaborates: "Each year in August about eight artists are invited to set out on a week-long painting adventure, packing in to a base camp along with our cook and provisions brought up by pack mules. We venture out on short day hikes or paint near the base camp. Subject matter can vary from the jagged peaks, boulder strewn streams, twisted pine trees to camp life."
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION: Granite Group co-founders Paul Kratter and Bill Cone will present a dual painting demo, plus a guided walk-through of the exhibition, on Saturday, January 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YOUNG @ ART: "The Outside Arts" - February 8, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Exciting and educational afternoon program for kids ages 5-11. After exploring and discussing the exhibit, students will then head outside to create an art piece "en plein air." $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents.
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Every year since 2005 an intrepid crew of artists come together from all over California, and beyond, to trek the High Sierras, be inspired, and paint. In the first major installation of 2018, the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center will present "Granite Group: Plein Air Paintings of the High Sierras." The exhibit opens January 12, and runs through February 17, 2018.
A free public Opening Reception with the artists will be held on Thursday, January 11, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome to come explore the exhibit, and ask questions and chat with the artists about their work. ($5 suggested donation)
Pieces will include both "plein air" (French phrase referring to painting outdoors in daylight) as well as works completed in studio that were inspired and/or begun on site.
Formed in 2005 by Bill Cone and Paul Kratter, the Granite Group's mission is to deliver artists, including themselves, to the magnificent landscape, and let them do their thing.
Paul elaborates: "Each year in August about eight artists are invited to set out on a week-long painting adventure, packing in to a base camp along with our cook and provisions brought up by pack mules. We venture out on short day hikes or paint near the base camp. Subject matter can vary from the jagged peaks, boulder strewn streams, twisted pine trees to camp life."
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION: Granite Group co-founders Paul Kratter and Bill Cone will present a dual painting demo, plus a guided walk-through of the exhibition, on Saturday, January 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YOUNG @ ART: "The Outside Arts" - February 8, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Exciting and educational afternoon program for kids ages 5-11. After exploring and discussing the exhibit, students will then head outside to create an art piece "en plein air." $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents.
Reception Jan 11, 7-9pm, exhibition January 12 through February 17, 2018
Every year since 2005 an intrepid crew of artists come together from all over California, and beyond, to trek the High Sierras, be inspired, and paint. In the first major installation of 2018, the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center will present "Granite Group: Plein Air Paintings of the High Sierras." The exhibit opens January 12, and runs through February 17, 2018.
A free public Opening Reception with the artists will be held on Thursday, January 11, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome to come explore the exhibit, and ask questions and chat with the artists about their work. ($5 suggested donation)
Pieces will include both "plein air" (French phrase referring to painting outdoors in daylight) as well as works completed in studio that were inspired and/or begun on site.
Formed in 2005 by Bill Cone and Paul Kratter, the Granite Group's mission is to deliver artists, including themselves, to the magnificent landscape, and let them do their thing.
Paul elaborates: "Each year in August about eight artists are invited to set out on a week-long painting adventure, packing in to a base camp along with our cook and provisions brought up by pack mules. We venture out on short day hikes or paint near the base camp. Subject matter can vary from the jagged peaks, boulder strewn streams, twisted pine trees to camp life."
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION: Granite Group co-founders Paul Kratter and Bill Cone will present a dual painting demo, plus a guided walk-through of the exhibition, on Saturday, January 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YOUNG @ ART: "The Outside Arts" - February 8, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Exciting and educational afternoon program for kids ages 5-11. After exploring and discussing the exhibit, students will then head outside to create an art piece "en plein air." $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents.
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Every year since 2005 an intrepid crew of artists come together from all over California, and beyond, to trek the High Sierras, be inspired, and paint. In the first major installation of 2018, the Harrington Gallery at the Firehouse Arts Center will present "Granite Group: Plein Air Paintings of the High Sierras." The exhibit opens January 12, and runs through February 17, 2018.
A free public Opening Reception with the artists will be held on Thursday, January 11, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. Guests are welcome to come explore the exhibit, and ask questions and chat with the artists about their work. ($5 suggested donation)
Pieces will include both "plein air" (French phrase referring to painting outdoors in daylight) as well as works completed in studio that were inspired and/or begun on site.
Formed in 2005 by Bill Cone and Paul Kratter, the Granite Group's mission is to deliver artists, including themselves, to the magnificent landscape, and let them do their thing.
Paul elaborates: "Each year in August about eight artists are invited to set out on a week-long painting adventure, packing in to a base camp along with our cook and provisions brought up by pack mules. We venture out on short day hikes or paint near the base camp. Subject matter can vary from the jagged peaks, boulder strewn streams, twisted pine trees to camp life."
PAINTING DEMONSTRATION: Granite Group co-founders Paul Kratter and Bill Cone will present a dual painting demo, plus a guided walk-through of the exhibition, on Saturday, January 20, from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
YOUNG @ ART: "The Outside Arts" - February 8, 4:30-5:45 p.m. Exciting and educational afternoon program for kids ages 5-11. After exploring and discussing the exhibit, students will then head outside to create an art piece "en plein air." $15 for residents, $18 for non-residents.
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