Congratulations Point of Color Winners!!

1st Place
Thomas Buchs
Behind the Labyrinth

On display from June 27th thru August 22nd at the Monroe Arts Center Frehner Gallery these pieces and more! Stop in and take a look!! (https://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=98)

fyi:The Monroe Arts Center will be closed on Friday and Saturday, July 4 and 5 

2nd Place
Sybil Brauneis Klug
Glow over the Seine

3rd Place
Sherri Thomas
Into the Sun

Honorable Mention
Barb Hayden
Golden Trail

Thank you Rock River Times!!!

Plein Aire Painters Association on display in new Frehner Gallery exhibit

June 26, 2014

“Door County Icon” (oil), by Jason Prigge, Manitowoc Rapids, Wis.

Online Staff Report

MONROE, Wis. — Monroe Art Center (MAC) Frehner Gallery hosts the new gallery exhibit “Point of Color: the Wisconsin Plein Aire Painters Association (WIPAPA) Juried Show,” on display from June 27 through Aug. 22. This exhibit showcases the oil and acrylic plein aire paintings by 24 Wisconsin artists.

The Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association was established as a statewide fellowship of artists dedicated to promoting and practicing the traditional discipline of plein aire painting (painting outdoors, from life). Members of this organization include competent art teachers, accomplished professionals, and motivated beginners, each of them seeking to honestly interpret the natural and man-made beauty and diversity of Wisconsin’s landscapes and culture.

The WIPAPA enhance members’ skills and reputations by providing regular opportunities to paint outdoors together, as well as occasions to critique their work and share their art expertise with fellow artists to maintain the highest standards of the plein aire tradition of painting.

WIPAPA group coordinator Wendie Thompson explains: “Painting plein aire is a ‘shortcut’ to becoming a better painter. No camera can capture the full spectrum of colors found on location.”

She continues, “Because you are racing the sun, your senses observe faster than you can think. Plein aire painters learn to ‘see.’”

The “Point of Color” Juried Show was one of the painting opportunities provided by the WIPAPA this year. Artists from various locations throughout Wisconsin entered this competition. The only criteria for entering: the art had to be painted on location-plein aire. Paintings were judged and selected for the Monroe Arts Center exhibit by members of the WIPAPA.

An opening reception is scheduled for 5-7 p.m., Friday, June 27, in MAC Frehner Gallery, 1315 11th St., Monroe, Wis. A brief gallery talk will begin at 5:30 p.m. This exhibit is free and open to the public.

Posted June 26, 2014

Call to Artists: Point of Color a Juried Show (Monroe Arts Center)

Point of Color: Call to Artists

Painting Steve by Larry Seiler

When: Opening Reception: June 27th 5-7 Show Ends August 22nd

Where: Monroe Arts Center 1315 11th st, Monroe WI       

           (https://www.monroeartscenter.com/aboutus)

Entry Deadline: FRIDAY JUNE 6th
Acceptance notice June 10th
Accepted work drop off June 17th-20th 10-5 or Saturday June 21st before noon

Who: Any 2014 paid member of WIPAPA

What: Accepting two images each artist for work done in 2013-2014 done plein air only. Work must have been done of the outdoors in the outdoors!! All accepted work must be framed and wired...no sawtooth hangers.

Size Limit: 16x20 (unframed) 24x28 (framed)

Awards:$$$ Awarded for Best of Show and 1st-3rd places

How: 

1. Fill out the form below completely.

2. Send $30 entry fee to WIPAPA/Point of Color, N1289 State Rd 67, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

3. Send Images to mricl4hlth@gmail.com with "WIPAPA/Point of Color" and YOUR NAME in the subject line. (Images should be between 1400 and 4000 pixels longest dimension at 300ppi (pixels per inch)

(https://www.monroeartscenter.com/eventdetails?eid=98)