Sunriver Artists' Reception

Oregon is celebrated for its vibrant outdoor culture, so it makes sense that we have our own Plein Air painting group. Plein Air Painters of Oregon, or PAPO, as it’s known, is an active group of painters preferring to paint directly from nature in the great outdoors. After all, “en plein air,” directly translated from French means, “in the open air.”

PAPO has member artists throughout the state who meet up in the warmer months to paint together in different scenic locations. Mediums used are as variable as the weather, with individuals choosing to paint with pastels, watercolor, acrylic, oil, and even digitally on tablets.

Subject matter includes everything from dramatic canyons and waterfalls to quiet forest scenes, fields of vibrant wildflowers and busy city scenes.

You are invited to view work from PAPO artists at the Nancy McGrath Green Gallery from April 1 - June 29. Artists will be showcasing traditional plein air work, as well as studio pieces based on studies created in plein air. Artists will be in the gallery for a reception with refreshments on Sunday, April 27 from 11 am - 1 pm. The gallery is located at the Sunriver Christian Fellowship at 18319 Cottonwood Rd. Gallery hours are Monday - Friday from 2 - 4 pm, and Sunday from 11:30 am - 1 pm.