Plein Air Painting: Richmond East + New Westminster

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Richmond Artists Guild and the plein air group Men in Hats invite you to try painting outside in the second of our three events for Culture Days! Locations have been selected to introduce you to surprisingly scenic, Unexpected Intersections spanning our community and allow a variety of subjects for everyone. Painters and spectators have plenty of space to respect a 2m/6’ social distancing margin. No instruction but plenty of inspiration, all mediums and ages welcome.

This area offers lots of variety, starting with charming coloured houses and a beautiful terraced community garden on the western border of the Park by the Queensborough Perimeter trail. Cross the railway overpass to an open park with pergolas and trees. Across the street, the waterfront offers views of New Westminster bridges, brightly coloured Fisheries and Oceans vessels, cranes and freighters loading. A scenic waterfront path and and a currently unused ferry dock allow lots of room to spread out. Please respect each others' space and remain at a distance.

Those who’ve never tried painting outdoors may want to bring either an easel and painting/drawing materials or a chair and sketchbook or mobile device with a sketching app. Please dress appropriate for the weather, allowing that you feel cooler standing still. Consider a hat and sunscreen for sunny days, a mask if it’s smoky, paper towels or wipes for your hands, water and a snack. Please respect the spaces we’ll be visiting and leave nothing behind.

There’s no registration, check in or fee, but as with all events during COVID, please stay home if you are feeling any symptoms, have been travelling or in contact with anyone who may have been infected. We also recommend downloading Canada’s COVID Alert app to your mobile device, as this tracks contacts and potential exposure without any personally identifiable information. Download it free at https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/covid-alert.html

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Richmond Artists Guild and Men In Hats Plein Air Group

Richmond Artists Guild was founded in 1955 with the goal of providing a forum for local artists to meet, improve their skills and learn more about art. Members are welcome at all levels from beginner to professional, to encourage, learn from and support each other while fostering arts in our community. The Guild offers weekly life drawing & outdoor plein air sessions through the summer.