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ABOUT US

Sometimes we paint til we drop.. Sometimes we march on.. And other times we share our muse.

Adventure, Fellowship, Networking, Growth, Workshops, Shows, Exhibits, Contests, Paintouts....

Stomping out the kinks.

We love to get every drop of adventure out of our experiences.

Fun & Fellow Artist.

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Absolutely Alabama: Alabama Plein Air Artists

Our Legacy

"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become."  __ Steve Jobs

We share the common bond of being in love with painting outdoors. Our stories are all unique as is our work. Alabama Plein Air Artist are from all over the state and beyond.  

 For over twenty years, this group of artists has met monthly to paint the beauty of Alabama en plein air.  We are watercolorists, oil painters, sketchers, and more.  Some have been members the entire twenty years, some only for a few months. The group has all skill levels from beginner to professional, all ages from 18 to seventies.   We welcome artists to visit a members' paint out event if you think you might be interested in joining us.  

Our mutual interest and love for art brings us closer as we support each other and, as we share and grow and together.

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Leadership Team

Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer: Leslie Brasher__

alapleinair@gmail.com

Secretary/Historian: Martha Fulgham__ martyfulghum@gmail.com 

Paint-out Liason: Dee Falls__  deefalls2805@gmail.com

Membership: Toni Boenig Hackney

Social Media:_ 

Webmaster: Jill Holt__ jillholtart@gmail.com

Mission Statement

 Our mission is to capture the sights and scenic locales of the beautiful state of Alabama and sometimes surrounding states.  Our membership is comprised of artists from Alabama and surrounding states, but we welcome anyone who would like to paint with us and attend our monthly paint outs. This group allows you to travel and meet interesting new people and broaden your base. 

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APAA HISTORY

APAA History Alabama Plein Air Artists began on May 6, 2004

 APAA History

Alabama Plein Air Artists began on May 6, 2004 by twin sisters, Bonnie Phillips from Sylacauga and Connie Watts from Childersburg. 

Charter members of the group included Connie Watts, Bonnie Phillips, Donna Chieves, Charlotte McDavid, Joan Weaver, Susan Beck, Fran Harry, Donna Gordon, Linda Steed and Susan Baird.

Early members also included Glenda Adams, Anne Stickney, Barbara Davis, Dee Falls, Deborah Hughes and Joan Di Laura.

The Mission- To start a supportive, networking group of professional artists who promote and enjoy plein air painting. 

Early Exhibitions:

  • Isabel Anderson Comer Museum - Sylacauga, Alabama - 2004
  • Fayette Art Museum - Fayette, AL - 2005
  • “A Capitol Exhibit : 100 Paintings of Montgomery” - Old Supreme Court Library at the Alabama State Capitol. Alabama First Lady, Patsy Riley, invited the group to the governor’s mansion grounds to paint. - June, 2005
  • “Gardens & Landscapes of Alabama” - Old Supreme Court Library at the Alabama State Capitol - June, 2006

              Annual Paintouts with Exhibitions:

  • Selma Pilgrimage Paintout (ended in 2021) - annual event hosted by Karen Weir and the Selma Art Guild, painted scenes around historic Selma, Alabama 2008-2021
  • Pike Road Paintout - annual event hosted by Patty Payne and the Pike Road Arts Council, October, 2011 - present. Paintings from Pike Road, AL and surrounding countryside. 
  • Hamilton Paintouts - hosted by Andrea Harbinger (architect in Hamilton,AL) and Amy Peterson. We painted in several locations throughout Marion County with Reception/Sale of our work in the City Gallery of Hamilton, AL. 2019 - present 

Special Exhibition for Alabama Bicentennial Celebration - exhibition coordinated by Amy Peterson and Anne Stickney. Paintings of historic locations throughout the state along with their history, this exhibition travelled to a number of locations around Alabama during the 200th anniversary celebration of the statehood of Alabama. - 2019

Many other paintouts and some with shows (certainly not all are listed) throughout Alabama and surrounding states including - 

Several at Gulf Shores hosted by Marlene Johnt and Mildred Hanson,

Wetumpka, Jasmine Hill Gardens, Mentone, Gadsden / Noccalula Falls, Huntsville, Decatur/Mooresville, Athens, The Dismals, The Cahaba Lilies in West Blocton, Monroeville, Lake Martin and many locations in Birmingham area including Bham. Botanical Gardens, Sloss Furnace, Highland Avenue, Oak Mountain State Park, Tannehill State Park and Montevallo. 

Other Special Plein Air Events - 

 Plein Air South - a nationally known event in Apalachicola and Eastpoint, Florida. This is a large, week long plein air event with demos and workshops in the beautiful “Forgotten Coast” area of Florida. Many from APAA have served as coordinators and volunteers and some members have been among the invited faculty artists.  2016 - present

 Forgotten Coast en Plein Air - an invitational event following Plein Air South. Several of our members were among the group of exceptional, nationally and some internationally known artists chosen to participate in this eleven day event. Many demos and a quick draw which anyone can enter. 

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