The Sonoran Plein Air Painters present Au Naturel

The Sonoran Plein Air Painters present Au Naturel at the Tucson Jewish Community Center October 31-December 1, 2024 The Sonoran Plein Air Painters (SPAP) proudly present Au Naturel, a celebration of natural landscapes and plein air artistry. The exhibition will be held during the Fine Art Gallery Season at the Jewish Community Center, located at 3800 E River Rd., Tucson, AZ, and runs from October 31 to December 1, with an opening reception on Sunday, November 3 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm. The Sonoran Plein Air Painters do just that, paint "en plein air," which translates from French to "in the open air." There is a unique challenge to painting in this way. The light is constantly shifting, the weather can present difficulties, and all materials, including easels, must be carried to and from the location. Plein air painters embrace these challenges and find joy in the experience of creating art on-site. The title of this exhibition "Au Naturel" translates from French to "in its natural state,” which is apt as the Sonoran Plein Air Painters seek out natural settings that offer both physical and atmospheric beauty. At times, these scenes cannot be captured by photographs in a way that conveys the full impression of being there in person. The process of studying a landscape and blending the artist's impression with careful observation is what leads to the creation of a landscape painting. The creation becomes not only a work of art but also a memento of a fleeting moment in life. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to experience not just the final artwork, but the journey behind its creation, as each piece reflects a specific time, place, and emotional connection with the natural world. Established in 2019, the Sonoran Plein Air Painters is a non-profit membership organization focused on the advancement and development of plein air painting. To achieve these objectives, the organization provides for its members and interested community supporters, opportunities for educational, creative and cultural benefits, encouraging fellowship and mutual support. The Sonoran Plein Air Painters constituents and supporters benefit from activities such as art shows, exhibits, ‘PaintOuts’, workshops, study groups, critique groups, demonstrations, and meetings designed to stimulate interest in plein air painting. Past Sonoran Plein Air Painters exhibitions include The Plein Truth at the Amerind Museum, in Dragoon, AZ; Brush with the Desert at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Ironwood Gallery; Sonoran Light at Tucson Desert Art Museum, Four Corners Gallery; Off to the Races Art Show in collaboration with the Rillito Park Foundation; and Fresh Paint in Old Tucson at Old Tucson Studios plein air event and show. The Tucson Jewish Community Center (Tucson JCC) is a community space located in central Tucson at the base of the beautiful Catalina Foothills. For over 60 years, the Tucson Jewish Community Center has been a home away from home for Tucsonans of all ages, abilities, faiths, and identities. The Tucson Jewish Community Center’s Fine Art Gallery showcases art from local, national, and international artists, with rotating shows running from August to April. Renovated in 2018, the Gallery is the perfect place to sit alone or gather with friends and engage with the images and ideas expressed in this unique public space.

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