Plein Air 2023
What is ‘En Plein Air’ I hear you ask! Vis Art invite members to meet to draw/paint at local open air venues during the summer. See below for details of where we'll be.
The idea is to SKETCH- people, views, objects, plants etc. anything that can inform your art work. We have a list of 22 venues for this summer- some new places to interest you. It’s free. Beginners welcome.
Bring your own supplies: lightweight seat, art materials, table/board/easel/paper/water. NB you may want to walk a short distance to get the best views so keep your kit to a minimum and light!
Outings are weather dependent so keep an eye on the What’sApp and email and the ‘organiser’ for that day will let you know if it has to be cancelled at about 8.30am on the day. They will also send map locations for the meeting point on the Monday in advance. Look out for the Vis Art flag at the venue parking area. Members will be close by! Bring more clothes than you think you need and a flask/snacks if you wish. We meet at 10am, finish at 12.30pm. Heed notes on the programme eg venues with limited parking means we need to car share or there is an entrance fee. Enjoy!!
The idea is to SKETCH- people, views, objects, plants etc. anything that can inform your art work. We have a list of 22 venues for this summer- some new places to interest you. It’s free. Beginners welcome.
Bring your own supplies: lightweight seat, art materials, table/board/easel/paper/water. NB you may want to walk a short distance to get the best views so keep your kit to a minimum and light!
Outings are weather dependent so keep an eye on the What’sApp and email and the ‘organiser’ for that day will let you know if it has to be cancelled at about 8.30am on the day. They will also send map locations for the meeting point on the Monday in advance. Look out for the Vis Art flag at the venue parking area. Members will be close by! Bring more clothes than you think you need and a flask/snacks if you wish. We meet at 10am, finish at 12.30pm. Heed notes on the programme eg venues with limited parking means we need to car share or there is an entrance fee. Enjoy!!
Ballymena Vis Art ‘En Plein Air’ Programme 2023
Meeting: Wednesday 10am-12.30pm weekly 19th April-6th September 2023
Date Venue _____________________________________________________________
19th April Houston Mill, Broughshane
26th April Antrim Gardens, Clotworthy car park
3rd May Downhill Beach
10th May Galgorm Hotel, Great Hall Car Park, Fenaghy Road, Cullybackey
17th May Jean’s House, Carnalbanagh Rd- View of Slemish
24th May Frazer House & Gardens, Hillmount Road, Cullybackey
31st May Vis Art LANDSCAPE ARTIST COMPETITION (3hrs) Venue to be announced 30th May
7th June Portna Locks, Portna Road, Kilrea
14th June Gracehill Square
21st June Cullybackey Village
28th June Glenarm Harbour
5th July ECOS, Ballymena
*Thursday 13th July Lesley’s Farm, Ballynoe Road, Kells & Conor
19th July People’s Park, Ballymena
26th July Creative Gardens, Galgorm, Ballymena
2rd August Ballyronan
9th August Randalstown Bridge
16th August Sunflower Field, Gortgole Road, Portglenone (*Individual to pay own entrance fee-
£3 cash only- for charity. Flowers and seeds also available to buy at site).
23th August West Strand Car Park, Portrush
30st August The Salt House, Dunamallaght Road, Ballycastle
6th September Waterfoot Beach______________________________________________________
19th April Houston Mill, Broughshane
26th April Antrim Gardens, Clotworthy car park
3rd May Downhill Beach
10th May Galgorm Hotel, Great Hall Car Park, Fenaghy Road, Cullybackey
17th May Jean’s House, Carnalbanagh Rd- View of Slemish
24th May Frazer House & Gardens, Hillmount Road, Cullybackey
31st May Vis Art LANDSCAPE ARTIST COMPETITION (3hrs) Venue to be announced 30th May
7th June Portna Locks, Portna Road, Kilrea
14th June Gracehill Square
21st June Cullybackey Village
28th June Glenarm Harbour
5th July ECOS, Ballymena
*Thursday 13th July Lesley’s Farm, Ballynoe Road, Kells & Conor
19th July People’s Park, Ballymena
26th July Creative Gardens, Galgorm, Ballymena
2rd August Ballyronan
9th August Randalstown Bridge
16th August Sunflower Field, Gortgole Road, Portglenone (*Individual to pay own entrance fee-
£3 cash only- for charity. Flowers and seeds also available to buy at site).
23th August West Strand Car Park, Portrush
30st August The Salt House, Dunamallaght Road, Ballycastle
6th September Waterfoot Beach______________________________________________________
- Car share encouraged to all venues (to be arranged by members via Whats App).
