The State of WIPAPA: 2019

Good Morning!

I hope you are all outside painting this spring! As I believe it is the fastest way to learn to paint!!

I am posting to give you a status update on WIPAPA.  Last year was particularly difficult for my family and I, leaving me with very little time to paint let alone deal with WIPAPA.  The only commitment I was able to keep was to keep the calendar of events up to date on this blog. This upcoming year doesn't look like things are letting up.

IMPORTANT: If you sent me a check for dues last year or this I have not cashed them. Until we have someone step forward to administer WIPAPA please do not send any further dues. I am removing the form from this blog.

It is my sincere hope that you will find artists near you and go out to paint together!

I'll see you out there!!

Wendie Thompson

I am posting all competitions in the state as soon as I have a link to them for 2019. If you know of any others please let me know asap! This is what I have so far:

2019 WISCONSIN PLEIN AIR COMPETITIONS

• June 1-8 Cedarburg
• June 20-23 Oshkosh
• June 26-30 Jefferson
• July 21-27 Door County
• Aug 7-10 Mineral Point
• Aug 8-10 West Bend
• Aug 17 Pewaukee

WIPAPA Open Paint Monches April 21st!

Open Paint:  Saturday, April 21, 2018


Monches Farm
5890 Monches Road
Colgate, WI 53017

Please remember to park all the way
in the back on the grass!!

8:30 AM To 12:30 PM
12:30 PM join fellow painters for a
friendly critique.
Bring a bag lunch.

Questions?  Text Kathleen Flaherty
414-861-7734

2018 Wisconsin Plein Air Competitions

2018 WISCONSIN PLEIN AIR COMPETITIONS

• March31-Apr6 Menomonee
• May 5-11 Eau Claire
• June 3-9 Cedarburg
• June 16th Concordia Neighborhood
• June 27-July1 Jefferson
• July 14-20 Third Ward
• July 22-28 Door County
• Aug 4 Wabeno
• Aug 6-7 State Fair
• Aug 8-11 Mineral Point
• August 16-19 Oshkosh
• August 16-18 West Bend
• Aug 25 Pewaukee
• Sept 8-22 Lacrosse
• Sept 20-29 Plymouth

Thompson Home Open Paint Day Nov 25th!

Hey you guys!

Time for the annual gathering at the Thompson Home November 25th...Saturday after Thanksgiving. As always we will begin at 8AM.

I will put on some coffee so you can stop in if you wish or simply go out to paint. Door will be open for the bathroom.

All are welcome!

We will gather for lunch and critique at 12:30.

I will provide a large pot of soup!

Please bring some bread, fruit, salad or dessert to share. 

Address: N1289 State Rd 67

8 miles north of Oconomowoc

5 miles south of Neosho

Coming out of Oconomowoc it is the first driveway on the left past hwy EE

Please park on the frontage road by St John's Church!

May 20th Open Paint Concordia!

Hey WIPAPA peeps! Let's meet here for May's open Paint! Looks like fun!

All Plein air painters are invited to meet on the bluffs of Concordia University to paint and enjoy! No fee or registration. Bring up to four art works to sell to the public as well. "Portraits on the Bluff" are also a consideration for the public. They can choose which artist to render their likeness into the landscape for a beginning price of $300.00 they may do so! Sales are the responsibility of the artists. This event is hosted by the League of Milwaukee Artists, Concordia University and the Ozaukee Master Gardeners. In conjunction....In the Fieldhouse of Concordia, from 9-noon, the Master Gardeners are having a herb sale....it is a HUGE event. Thus the name....PLANT AND PAINT-OUT. An after-party will take place from 4-6pm at Newcastle Place (reservations required: call Kristine at 262-243-2170).

WIPAPA: Open Paint Monches Perennial Farm APR 22nd

Open Paint: Saturday, April 22, 2017

Monches Farm
5890 Monches Road
Colgate, WI 53017

8:30 AM To 12:30 PM
12:30 PM join fellow painters for a
friendly critique.
Bring a bag lunch.

Please remember to park clear in the back
on the grassy lot!!

http://www.monchesfarm.com/

Questions? Text Kathleen Flaherty
414-861-7734

WIPAPA opportunity!

East Troy - Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Festival

The Village of East Troy is inviting artists to come PLEIN AIR paint on Saturday, May 6, 2017 starting at 9 am.

Participating artists can sell their work and no commissions are being requested.

There is no entry fee and no awards. 

Artists are to meet in the Village Square and are free to stay as long as they like. East Troy is hosting a Chalk Art Festival for grade school students the day before and would like to combine that with Plein Air painting on Saturday. We are trying to build this into an annual art festival. The goal is to educate the community and to get kids interested in art. Thanks for your support.

Randy Timms

 Map of East Troy Village Square

East Troy needs a firm commitment that artists will show up to paint on Saturday, May 6. Please respond to Mark Rosolek by this Friday, March 31, if you have interest in painting at this event. East Troy needs to print flyers for the event.

WIPAPA Open Paint Day: Cedarburg Feb 25th

Open Paint  Saturday, February 25, 2017



Cedarburg Open Paint - Enjoy a winter morning with above freezing weather.
Hot cider, coffee and facilities available at Kathleen's home 8:00 AM.

8:30 AM To 12:30 PM

12:30 PM join fellow painters for a
friendly critique at Kathleen's home:
W60 N983 Sheboygan Rd.
Cedarburg, WI 53012
Bring a bag lunch

(Directions: Hwy 43, Grafton Exit, west to Hwy I which is also Sheboygan Road.
Go South four blocks until you see a frontage road on west side of street.  Jo
onto frontage road and pull into driveway of my chocolate ranch with fushia door.
Hwy 45, Jackson exit, then go east through five corners, next stop light is Sheboygan
Road, follow rest of directions above.) You may park on the frontage road.

Questions?  Text Kathleen Flaherty
414-861-7734

WIPAPA Unique Opportunity in Muskego

Muskego Circle Community Center
is the venue with an artist opportunity to sell your artwork, "NO Commissions"  !! 

Thats right, no commissions are being requested for the artist sales.
Prospectus:  http://muskegocircle.com/hp_wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/StatementProspectus.pdf
Follow this link to apply:  https://lakepoint.ccbchurch.com/form_response.php?id=119

Just $5.00 to register.
Sell 3-12 works (TBD by space available)
February 23-28 with Artist Reception February 24, 5:00-8:30pm

Muskego Circle Community Center
S63 W13694 Janesville Road,
Muskego, WI  53150

WIPAPA Opportunity: Realtors Home and Garden Show Sign up.

SECOND WEEKEND OPEN FOR SIGN UP
April 1st and 2nd

A very unique opportunity!

We have been invited to paint in the gardens at the Realtors Home and Garden Show! This is a highly attended event. It is limited to 12 artists willing to commit to this amazing event.

http://www.realtorshomeandgardenshow.com/

There are 12 gardens set up inside the building at State Fair Park.

This will be promoted by the event.

10AM-3PM (you may come earlier or stay later)

Second weekend now open April 1st and 2nd. Only 12 artists.

Bring up to 4 completed paintings to sell...framed wired and labeled with pricing. You may also show the completed work done there if framed. (grid walls will be provided.)

Bring business cards!

Parking passes and entry fee provided.

Cedarburg Online Registration available now!!

Hey all IMPT! You may register online with a credit Card this year ...Only 150 artists spots again this year! All forms are live as of now! I recommend thoroughly reading the prospectus' as there are many changes. There is a brand new committee this year as well. Click on the link! There is also at the bottom of the page 2 one day workshops with Spencer Meahger and Nyle Gordon being offered...limited class size!http://cedarburgartistsguild.com/plein-air.html

See you there!

Wendie

WIPAPA: November 26th Open Paint Day Thompson Residence Ashippun

Hey you guys!

Time for the annual gathering at the Thompson Home November 26th...Saturday after Thanksgiving. As always we will begin at 8AM.

I will put on some coffee so you can stop in if you wish or simply go out to paint. Door will be open for the bathroom.

All are welcome!

We will gather for lunch and critique at 12:30.

I will provide a large pot of soup!

Please bring some bread, fruit, salad or dessert to share. 

Address: N1289 State Rd 67

8 miles north of Oconomowoc

5 miles south of Neosho

Coming out of Oconomowoc it is the first driveway on the left past hwy EE

Please park on the frontage road by St John's Church!

Open Paint Saturday, October 29, 2016 Monches Farm

Open Paint  Saturday, October 29, 2016

Monches Farm

5890 Monches Road

Colgate, WI 53017

8:30 AM To 12:30 PM

12:30 PM join fellow painters for a

friendly critique.

Bring a bag lunch.

Remember: Park all the way in the back on the grassy lot!

http://www.monchesfarm.com/

Congratulations Pewaukee Plein Air Winners!!

1st Place
Thomas Buchs

2nd Place
Michael Olive

3rd Place
Michelle Thompson

Honorable Mention
Joy Kasum

Honorable Mention
Kathleen Flaherty

Congratulations Winners! Beaver Dam Area Plein Air Event

1st Place
Amber Waves
 Wendie Thompson

2nd place
Front Street Fountain
 Barbara Hayden

3rd Place
Clouds on a Westerly Wind
 Sherri Thomas

Merit Award
Craft by Night
Sybil Brauneis Klug

Merit Award
Swan Park Fountain
Thomas Buchs

Congratulations Cedarburg 2016 Winners!

Urgent WIPAPA: Who do we Want to be When We Grow Up? SURVEY!

WIPAPA is going through some changes and we need to hear from you. Just who should WIPAPA be when we grow up?

In order to give your needs a voice we have generated a brief survey using Survey Monkey. I am asking that you take this survey asap as we have a critical meeting next week Friday (see previous post:http://wipapa.blogspot.com/2016/06/important-wipapa-meeting-in-cedarburg.html) and I would love some feedback beforehand.

So if you are a current member, Past member, thinking about becoming a member or a collector please take a few moments and and give us your two cents! If you think we're banana's you can tell us that too!

This survey is completely anonymous!

Click on the link to begin:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WVV7DLK

Thank you for your time!

Wendie Thompson

Important WIPAPA meeting in Cedarburg Friday June 17th 3-4:30!

WIPAPA will be having an important brief meeting in Cedarburg during the Cedarburg Event! We have a future to discuss!!! Please plan to attend if you are a current member, past member or considering membership!

We will be meeting on Friday June 17th from 3-4:30 in the Community Room at the Cedarburg Public Library at W63 N589 Hanover Ave. This meeting is after the Cedarburg Gems turn in and before the Demo and cookout.

Hope to see you there!!

Wendie Thompson

Winners GO Paint, Durand Congratulations!!

Congratulations to all the Winners 2016 GoPaint, Durand WI

Derek Davis of South St Paul,MN
Watercolor titled Town on the River
Best of Show

Marc Anderson, Elmwood,WI
OIL titled Green and Soon to be Green
Honorable Mention

Greg Lecker, Boat Launch, oil
Honorable Mention

Greg Lecker, Boat Launch, oil
Best Chippewa River

Doug Berg, St Croix Falls, WI
oil, Night Lite on Main Street
Best Nocturne

Jo Nelson if Hudson, WI. PASTEL
Best City of Durand

Matt Anderson, Arkansaw,WI
OIL titled, A Work in Progress
Best Quick Paint

Barbara Shafer, charcoal & watercolor, City Park, Durand,WI
Barbara is from Eau Claire WI
Most Inovative