Noted painter and instructor Kevin Macpherson has made several trips to China over the last four years, with the latest being this spring. It seems the United States could not ask for a better artist-ambassador, based on his journal entries, shared thanks to Peter Adams, the president of the California Art Club.
Ten artists joined the ranks of signature members in the Laguna Plein Air Painters Association on May 14, according to the organization.
The Worcester County Arts Council opened registration on May 1 for the 4th annual "Paint Berlin" plein air competition, in Berlin, Maryland. The top prize is $1,000.
The Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Association held its "We Came, We Saw, We Painted" event on May 10, which culminated in a show at the local cafe/gallery Art*Bar, located in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood.
The Cumberland Society of Painters will present a $5,000 first place award to someone at its 1st annual national juried exhibition, which will be on view October 3 through November 3 at Richland Fine Art in Nashville. Peggi Kroll-Roberts will serve as juror for the competition.
The California Art Club is focusing on the theme of water in its current exhibition at the Old Mill, in San Marino, California. The show is on view until September 1.
The Georgia resort and nature preserve Callaway Gardens holds a Paint Out each spring, with substantial prizes available to artists. This year's event resulted in a First Prize award going to Jane Chapin for her piece "Azalea Bowl Painters."