The twelfth 'Art in the Open' - an international plein air painting festival of paint-outs, workshops, exhibition and good company. The annual August event is open to all and attracts visitors from Europe, USA and all of Ireland to Wexford in the sunny south-east.
I think the idea is they must be able to hang each painting easily and securely, so framing is encouraged but if you work in oil or acrylic, then stretched canvas strung for hanging will be accepted.
For pastels or watercolours, framing is a must. There are local framers who will have a selection of ready-mades and will put together simple mats and frames during the festival week, while some artists bring their own frames to fit canvases or panels they intend to use. The festival brochure has a little more detail.
Hi all, I'll keep putting it out there, can anyone help me in finding some accommodation for a solo painter for Art in the open. Looking to billet, hostel or share accommodation. Happy to pay anyone who will ahve me :)
I really want to attend this event and currently in Europe and comming from Australia it might be my only chance.
I can't seem to register on the AITO website - I get an error message when I hit the "booking" link that says its broken or moved. I'm planning on going to the event, hopefully I can register soon. It sounds like a lot of good painting fun.
I have tested the booking link on different browsers just now and it's working fine. Hopefully your broblem was just a temporary hiccough and you have been able to access it since.
Congratulations to Lori Putnam, one of this year's AITO workshop tutors, who has recently won first place as a signature artist at Plein Air Artists of Colorado's 16th Annual National Juried Exhibition for her painting, 'Nestled Among the Ferns'.
Lori also received the Juror’s Choice Award in the 1st Annual Juried Exhibition of Women Painters of the Southeast (WPSE) at Corse Gallery in Jacksonville Florida. Juror Barbara Flowers stated, “The design is strong and conveys overall simplicity, yet provides complex shapes to continue drawing the viewer in. There is sophisticated color harmony, appropriate use of values and understanding of color perspective. The surface quality is outstanding, in use of large vs. small strokes, board/narrow, long and short, thick and thin…. Finally, the artist knew when to lay her brush down. She said want she wanted to say and stopped! This demonstrates much restraint!
Lori is giving 2 workshops at Art in the Open and along with several others, they are selling out quickly. If you haven't already done so, book your place now as there are 12 places at each and that is all.
Kennedy's is a fine art shop. But to get there will necessitate going into the Dublin City centre when there is a direct bus to Wexford from the airport. There is a good art shop in Wexford (Spectrum Art & Framing) which has Daler-Rowney and Winton student oils and Winsor & Newton and Michael Harding both in Artists' ranges. I have to declare an interest in Spectum. But if you want to send a list of favourite colours from any of those ranges, I can have them put by for you, along with turp etc.
However, I like to poke around art shops sometimes and if you feel like exploring Dublin and have time to spare, Kennedy's on Harcourt Street will have all you require.
Although you could be unfortunate, its not strictly against airline regulations to fly with oils, just turp, alkyds and some mediums which contain them.
'Hi' to all members of Art in the Open on Plein Eire.
To avoid any confusion, joining this Group page represents simply that you are interested in hearing more about the festival. To REGISTER to attend the festival, you must visit www.artintheopen.org and follow the instructions under 'Booking'. The fee is €30 until 1st July when it will increase to €40. You will find details of the festival programme, workshops, accommodation options etc. on the website.
Hello, I have been away from the painting for the last while. I'm in a full time course at landscape and design. I miss ye all. I will not be taking part in the art in the open this year. I will miss all the fun. Cheers.
That's a shame, Esther. We'll miss you. Still, good for you - taking on a new course. Hope it is going well for you. We say this every year but this one will, of course, be the best ever, lasting a full week and an exciting exhibition at the end of it.
Perhaps you can manage one day over the bank holiday weekend?
I suppose at least someone else might get a chance to sell a painting...! Keep laughing x.
Art in the Open is delighted to have three such distinguished practising artists for the difficult task of selecting participants' work for this year's festival awards.
While the work of these artists differs widely in style and approach, all three are very familiar with the demands and possibilities of working en plein air. The festival committee hopes that the value of the awards is reflected in the calibre of adjudicator as much as or more than the cash amount awarded and the committee is very grateful to the adjudicators for their contribution to the success of the event and to the regard in which the awards are held.
Here's a recent article in PleinAir Magazine on Pennsylvania artist, Valerie Craig who will be one of the many artists coming to Wexford for Art in the Open 2013.
Lynda, here's a few paragraphs explaining Ireland that I found on a friend's page recently:-
So this is for the benifit of all my friends who are confused or alarmed by the recent images being broadcast around the world, given that we are now 15 years into the peace process..
The capital of Ireland is Dublin . It has a population of a million people, all of whom will be shopping in Newry this afternoon. They travel to Newry because it is in the North, which is not part of Ireland, but still pay in Euros.
Under the Irish constitution, the North used to be in Ireland , but a successful 30-year campaign of violence for Irish unity ensured that it is now definitely in the UK. Had the campaign lasted any longer the North might now be in France.
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland . It has a population of half a million, half of whom own houses in Donegal. Donegal is in the north but not in the North. It is in the South. No, not the south, the South.
There are two parliaments in Ireland . The Dublin parliament is called the Dáil, (pronounced "Doyle"), an Irish word meaning a place where banks receive taxpayers' money. The one in Belfast is called Stormont, an Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'placebo', or deliberately ineffective drug.
Their respective jurisdictions are defined by the border, an imaginary line on the map to show fuel launderers where to dump their chemical waste and bi-products. Protestants are in favour of the border, which generates millions of pounds in smuggling for Catholics, who are totally opposed to it. Travel between the two states is complicated because Ireland is the only country in the world with two M1 motorways. The one in the North goes west to avoid the south and the one in the South goes north to avoid the price of drink!
We have two types of democracy in Ireland . Dublin democracy works by holding a referendum and then allowing the government to judge the result. If the government thinks the result is wrong, the referendum is held again. Twice in recent years the government decided the people's choice was wrong and ordered a new referendum. Belfast democracy works differently. It has a parliament with no opposition, so the government is always right. This system generates envy in many world capitals, especially Dublin .
Ireland has three economies - northern, southern and black. Only the black economy is in the black. The other two are in the red.
All versions of the IRA claim to be the real IRA but only one of them is the Real IRA. The North's biggest industry is the production of IRAs. Consequently, we now have the Provisional, Continuity and Real IRA. The Real IRA is by far the most popular among young graffiti writers simply because it is the easiest to spell.
I trust this clarifies things and has answered many previously unanswered questions for you
ah sure we mite post another little video on the site if we can thanks Tony, have you any brochures or tee shirts for us to do some serious advertising of A I T O while we are there
Awesome Lynda! Haven't booked mine yet. After my flight home to TN from CA, I'll have enough air miles to get it free! That's what I have done for the past couple of years. Another round!
A useful discussion has propped up over on The Yanks Group Page, and thought it would be of interest here, to any participants traveling to AIO from abroad. So it's been posted as a discussion on this group page also. If anyone has any further thoughts please add to it, thanks.....
Have you registered yet for this year's Art in the Open? Some of the fantastic plein air workshops provided are already filling up. Booking for one is now closed. The festival is drawing wonderful artists from all over the world offering a unique opportunity to watch, ask and learn from them right on your doorstep.
Workshops can now be booked even if you do not wish register to participate in the festival. You may paint alongside for a critique or just observe and listen. There are 15 to choose from at different locations between 29th July and 2nd August. (See website for details: http://artintheopen.org/workshop13.html ).
€30 for 3 hours study with some of the very best outdoor landscape artists from California, Texas, Finland, Croatia or Australia. Each workshop is limited to 12 persons. If you are coming to Wexford, don't miss out.
We are looking forward to seeing you too Lori, only 7 days of 4 year s art college left now !!!! Busy building my insallation which will inccorporate some fun stuff and some serious stuff plus a few paintings. 4 days to complete it and all done.
This group page is essentially a talking-shop for folks taking part in (or thinking about) Art in the Open.
You can ask questions, get opinions and make suggestions here. But do please remember membership of this group page does not constitute registration for the event. You must do that on the festival website.
Elaine Hurst
Have a great time this year! Wish I could be there, but exciting news here, our younger daughter is getting married at the end of July!
Mar 9, 2012
Tony Robinson
Well you can't miss that. Not even for AITO.
Have a good year and thanks for the good wishes. Same to you and I am sure we'll meet up to paint again.
Mar 9, 2012
Elaine Hurst
Absolutely! I will keep up with how AITO 2012 goes.
Mar 10, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
AITO 2012 Website is now 'live' so register early to save €10 and reserve your place at some of our great plein air workshops.
Only online bookings can be accepted this year.
Apr 3, 2012
Tony Robinson
'Heads Up' that Lori Putnam will be interviewed on radio tomorrow 19th April.
Here is the station:http://www.blogtalkradio.com/artistshelpingartists.
It is broadcast at 12 noon EST which is 5pm GMT.
Apr 18, 2012
Louise Treacy
Apr 19, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
I think the idea is they must be able to hang each painting easily and securely, so framing is encouraged but if you work in oil or acrylic, then stretched canvas strung for hanging will be accepted.
For pastels or watercolours, framing is a must. There are local framers who will have a selection of ready-mades and will put together simple mats and frames during the festival week, while some artists bring their own frames to fit canvases or panels they intend to use. The festival brochure has a little more detail.
May 1, 2012
leon holmes
Hi all, I'll keep putting it out there, can anyone help me in finding some accommodation for a solo painter for Art in the open. Looking to billet, hostel or share accommodation. Happy to pay anyone who will ahve me :)
I really want to attend this event and currently in Europe and comming from Australia it might be my only chance.
Kindly Leon
May 14, 2012
Kevin Freeney
Leon, have you looked at the accommodation links under Visitor's Information on our website http://www. artintheopen.org ?
May 14, 2012
Lynn Mehta
I can't seem to register on the AITO website - I get an error message when I hit the "booking" link that says its broken or moved. I'm planning on going to the event, hopefully I can register soon. It sounds like a lot of good painting fun.
May 16, 2012
Kevin Freeney
Hi Lynn,
I have tested the booking link on different browsers just now and it's working fine. Hopefully your broblem was just a temporary hiccough and you have been able to access it since.
May 16, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
Congratulations to Lori Putnam, one of this year's AITO workshop tutors, who has recently won first place as a signature artist at Plein Air Artists of Colorado's 16th Annual National Juried Exhibition for her painting, 'Nestled Among the Ferns'.
Lori also received the Juror’s Choice Award in the 1st Annual Juried Exhibition of Women Painters of the Southeast (WPSE) at Corse Gallery in Jacksonville Florida. Juror Barbara Flowers stated, “The design is strong and conveys overall simplicity, yet provides complex shapes to continue drawing the viewer in. There is sophisticated color harmony, appropriate use of values and understanding of color perspective. The surface quality is outstanding, in use of large vs. small strokes, board/narrow, long and short, thick and thin…. Finally, the artist knew when to lay her brush down. She said want she wanted to say and stopped! This demonstrates much restraint!
Lori is giving 2 workshops at Art in the Open and along with several others, they are selling out quickly. If you haven't already done so, book your place now as there are 12 places at each and that is all.
May 17, 2012
Tony Robinson
Kennedy's is a fine art shop. But to get there will necessitate going into the Dublin City centre when there is a direct bus to Wexford from the airport. There is a good art shop in Wexford (Spectrum Art & Framing) which has Daler-Rowney and Winton student oils and Winsor & Newton and Michael Harding both in Artists' ranges. I have to declare an interest in Spectum. But if you want to send a list of favourite colours from any of those ranges, I can have them put by for you, along with turp etc.
However, I like to poke around art shops sometimes and if you feel like exploring Dublin and have time to spare, Kennedy's on Harcourt Street will have all you require.
Although you could be unfortunate, its not strictly against airline regulations to fly with oils, just turp, alkyds and some mediums which contain them.
May 24, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
'Hi' to all members of Art in the Open on Plein Eire.
To avoid any confusion, joining this Group page represents simply that you are interested in hearing more about the festival.
To REGISTER to attend the festival, you must visit www.artintheopen.org and follow the instructions under 'Booking'.
The fee is €30 until 1st July when it will increase to €40. You will find details of the festival programme, workshops, accommodation options etc. on the website.
Jun 5, 2012
Esther Heffernan
Hello, I have been away from the painting for the last while. I'm in a full time course at landscape and design. I miss ye all. I will not be taking part in the art in the open this year. I will miss all the fun. Cheers.
Jul 4, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
That's a shame, Esther. We'll miss you. Still, good for you - taking on a new course. Hope it is going well for you. We say this every year but this one will, of course, be the best ever, lasting a full week and an exciting exhibition at the end of it.
Perhaps you can manage one day over the bank holiday weekend?
I suppose at least someone else might get a chance to sell a painting...! Keep laughing x.
Jul 4, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
Jul 16, 2012
Sally Downey
I've heard that the winning paintings from AITO may be seen somewhere on the site. But where? Dying to see them.
Aug 18, 2012
Kevin Freeney
http://www.artintheopen.org and click on "Awards"
Aug 19, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
Oct 12, 2012
Elaine Hurst
It all sounds wonderful. Not sure if I can get there this year, but I am going to see if I can work on it. I had such fun in 2011.
Dec 1, 2012
Plein Eire Administrator
Here's a recent article in PleinAir Magazine on Pennsylvania artist, Valerie Craig who will be one of the many artists coming to Wexford for Art in the Open 2013.
Dec 6, 2012
Karen Scannell
Hey Gordon ...so your giving a Workshop for A.I.O ?
Great... ...we'll look forward to having you here !!
Dec 11, 2012
Lori Putnam
Excited to be coming again!
Dec 12, 2012
Karen Scannell
Great lori...you'll be back with us too !! :)
Here's a link to help with your Wexford Accent Gordon....we must update it with some new phrases ....!!
http://pleineire.ning.com/forum/topics/wexford-slang-translations-f...
Dec 14, 2012
Lynda Moore
Jan 12, 2013
Kevin Freeney
Lynda, here's a few paragraphs explaining Ireland that I found on a friend's page recently:-
So this is for the benifit of all my friends who are confused or alarmed by the recent images being broadcast around the world, given that we are now 15 years into the peace process..
The capital of Ireland is Dublin . It has a population of a million people, all of whom will be shopping in Newry this afternoon. They travel to Newry because it is in the North, which is not part of Ireland, but still pay in Euros.
Under the Irish constitution, the North used to be in Ireland , but a successful 30-year campaign of violence for Irish unity ensured that it is now definitely in the UK. Had the campaign lasted any longer the North might now be in France.
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland . It has a population of half a million, half of whom own houses in Donegal. Donegal is in the north but not in the North. It is in the South. No, not the south, the South.
There are two parliaments in Ireland . The Dublin parliament is called the Dáil, (pronounced "Doyle"), an Irish word meaning a place where banks receive taxpayers' money. The one in Belfast is called Stormont, an Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'placebo', or deliberately ineffective drug.
Their respective jurisdictions are defined by the border, an imaginary line on the map to show fuel launderers where to dump their chemical waste and bi-products. Protestants are in favour of the border, which generates millions of pounds in smuggling for Catholics, who are totally opposed to it. Travel between the two states is complicated because Ireland is the only country in the world with two M1 motorways. The one in the North goes west to avoid the south and the one in the South goes north to avoid the price of drink!
We have two types of democracy in Ireland . Dublin democracy works by holding a referendum and then allowing the government to judge the result. If the government thinks the result is wrong, the referendum is held again. Twice in recent years the government decided the people's choice was wrong and ordered a new referendum. Belfast democracy works differently. It has a parliament with no opposition, so the government is always right. This system generates envy in many world capitals, especially Dublin .
Ireland has three economies - northern, southern and black. Only the black economy is in the black. The other two are in the red.
All versions of the IRA claim to be the real IRA but only one of them is the Real IRA. The North's biggest industry is the production of IRAs. Consequently, we now have the Provisional, Continuity and Real IRA. The Real IRA is by far the most popular among young graffiti writers simply because it is the easiest to spell.
I trust this clarifies things and has answered many previously unanswered questions for you
Jan 14, 2013
Tony Robinson
No, Auburn Terrace is available - but there will be less rooms than in previous years so it would be advisable to book in good time.
Feb 2, 2013
Sally Downey
Tony, have the locations and dates of the AITO paint-outs been published yet? And if so where? Thanks.
Feb 17, 2013
Tony Robinson
Probably in the next 24 hours, Sally. You'll receive a E-message.
Feb 18, 2013
Louise Treacy
Feb 18, 2013
Kevin Freeney
Who's registered? http://www.artintheopen.org/artists13.html
Mar 1, 2013
Lori Putnam
I'm registered!
Mar 4, 2013
Lynda Moore
Mar 4, 2013
Tony Robinson
I'm Spartacus!
Mar 5, 2013
Deb Martin
I just registered! Looking forward to meeting everyone!
Mar 30, 2013
Plein Eire Administrator
Yay, Deb! Likewise. See you in July.
Mar 30, 2013
Louise Treacy
Mar 30, 2013
Tony Robinson
We want to hear about your adventures with Jane at the Convention.
Mar 30, 2013
Louise Treacy
Mar 30, 2013
Lori Putnam
Can't wait to see you Louise!
Apr 1, 2013
Lynda Moore
Apr 1, 2013
Lori Putnam
Awesome Lynda! Haven't booked mine yet. After my flight home to TN from CA, I'll have enough air miles to get it free! That's what I have done for the past couple of years. Another round!
Apr 1, 2013
Karen Scannell
http://pleineire.ning.com/group/artintheopen/forum/topics/using-mob...
A useful discussion has propped up over on The Yanks Group Page, and thought it would be of interest here, to any participants traveling to AIO from abroad. So it's been posted as a discussion on this group page also. If anyone has any further thoughts please add to it, thanks.....
Apr 1, 2013
Plein Eire Administrator
Workshops can now be booked even if you do not wish register to participate in the festival. You may paint alongside for a critique or just observe and listen. There are 15 to choose from at different locations between 29th July and 2nd August. (See website for details: http://artintheopen.org/workshop13.html ).
€30 for 3 hours study with some of the very best outdoor landscape artists from California, Texas, Finland, Croatia or Australia. Each workshop is limited to 12 persons. If you are coming to Wexford, don't miss out.
May 8, 2013
Lori Putnam
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
May 13, 2013
Louise Treacy
May 13, 2013
Lori Putnam
Oh Louise. I am so happy for you. I wish I could see!!!! You amaze me. I salute you.
May 13, 2013
Plein Eire Administrator
This group page is essentially a talking-shop for folks taking part in (or thinking about) Art in the Open.
You can ask questions, get opinions and make suggestions here. But do please remember membership of this group page does not constitute registration for the event. You must do that on the festival website.
Jun 14, 2013
Valerie Syms Martin
I think I must have been about the first person registered. The festival is brilliant - and really well organised.
Can't wait!!!
Jun 14, 2013