In The Open Air: Call for Submission

In The Open Air

In The Open Air is a juried exhibition, open to all artists. We are currently accepting submissions; submission deadline is 5 pm on August 22, 2020. Find complete details on our Artist Opportunities page.

In the Open Air honours the practice of creating art outdoors, in the moment.

En plein air is a French expression that translates to “in the open air”. The practice of creating art outdoors goes back for centuries but was popularized by the French Impressionists in the 1800’s. Artists painting in the open air attempt to capture the true effects of light and colour of the landscape at any given moment before the surroundings change with time, distinguishing the process from painting a landscape subject from inside a studio, from memory, imagination or a photograph. 

The act of outdoor painting from direct observation continues to be popular, including here in Alberta. This exhibition showcases the work of a number of accomplished Alberta artists, all of whom enjoy creating art en plein air. On September 12th, all visitors are invited into the gallery (not all at once of course and please bring your own face covering!), to view In The Open Air.

Exhibition Artists:

• Norma Barsness, Calgary AB
• Emily Beaudoin, Calgary AB
• Dayna Bordage, Calgary AB
• Verne Busby, St. Alberta AB
• Sue Contini, Calgary AB
• Gwen Day, Carstairs AB
• Leah Cathleen Donald, Calgary AB
• Lynda Flanagan, Hamilton ON
• Jean Geddes, Calgary AB
• George Gordon, Calgary AB
• Alice Helwig, Calgary AB
• Kate Howard, Calgary AB
• Chris Iskiw, Calgary AB
• Rick Jeune, Blairmore AB
• Wendy Kershaw, Calgary AB
• Pat Koehler, Calgary AB
• Louise Lacey-Rokosh, Calgary AB
• Marilyn Lambert-Gerwing, Calgary AB
• Lissi Legge, Calgary AB
• Doug Levitt, Calgary AB
• James Lutzko, Calgary AB
• Sally MacGregor, Calgary AB
• Bev Mazurick, Lethbridge AB
• Maris Mosenko, Calgary AB
• Gerry Mulhall, Calgary AB
• Randy Neufeld, Cochrane AB
• Cheryl Peddie, Calgary AB
• Lorri Pullman-MacDonald, Cochrane AB
• Jackie Ramsay, Calgary AB
• Dean Reeves, Haute-Aboujagane NB
• Karin Richter, Calgary AB
• Bonnie Scott, Calgary AB
• Virgini Senden, Okotoks AB
• Svetlana Sobchakova, Calgary AB
• Erin Stinson, Fort McMurray AB
• Ray Swirsky, Calgary AB
• Debra Ward, Calgary AB
• Sharon Lynn Williams, Calgary AB
• Theresa Williams, Carstairs AB

On September 12th & 13th, we're hosting Paint The Foothills, featuring a number of special events, in honour of the exhibition's launch and Alberta Culture Days. Click through for all the details!

The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta:

The Most Beautiful Art Tour in Alberta is an unmissable event. Mark your calendars, and on September 25, 26 and 27, 2020 hit the road on a journey of exploration and inspiration!

This is a self-drive tour. Admission to each venue is free.

* During tour weekends, hours of operation differ between the various venues. A complete schedule for September 25-27 will be posted on the tour's website in early September: www.themostbeautifulartourinalberta.com.