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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, March 9th: 
All Member Paintout at Crystal Cove State Park with Wet Wall Competition/Exhibition
(open to all AIS members in attendance)
-Framing party at Randy Higbee Gallery in the evening

Friday, March 10th (All of these events are free to AIS members and one guest)

 9:30am to 11:30am - Panel Discussion - featuring Peggi Kroll-Roberts, AISM, John Cosby,
Jeff Sewell and Debra Joy Groesser, AIS CEO/President 
Moderated by AIS Education Director Vanessa Rothe
Location: Randy Higbee Gallery

1pm to 2:30pm - "Creating an Acrylic Painting in Just Over an Hour" 
Demo and Discussion by Rick Delanty, AIS
Location: Randy Higbee Gallery

2:30pm to 3:00pm - "Introduction to the California Impressionists" 
Vanessa Rothe, AIS, West Coast Editor Fine Art Connoisseur

4:00pm to 5:00pm -  Irvine Museum Tour and Talk with Museum Director Jean Stern

6:00 to 8:00 pm - Group Demos at Randy Higbee Gallery - The PORTRAIT SKETCH !
AIS artists Aimee Erikson, Olga Krimon, Leon Okun and Dan Schultz will be painting the portrait live with 2 models. Watch how they begin their sketch as we learn from each artists method.  The portrait sketch night will have a casual atmosphere, and you will be allowed to walk and chat with the artists, or sit to watch them.

Saturday, March 11th
6pm to 9pm - Opening Reception and Awards Presentation at Randy Higbee Gallery

WORKSHOPS - A variety of Plein Air and Workshops scheduled throughout the event

LODGING 

The Ayres Hotel
325 Bristol St, Costa Mesa California
714-549-0300

A 10% discount will be applied to your stay. Use the link below:

AREA AIRPORTS
We recommend flying in to John Wayne Airport in Orange County (airport code SNA) which is minutes from the hotel and gallery. You can also check Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), however it can be a considerable drive depending on traffic.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS  (For Accepted Artists Only)

February 21 – March 1, 2017 - Ship work to gallery
March 1 - Last day for work to arrive at gallery

Ship to: Randy Higbee Gallery, 102 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
                Phone: 800-506-7624
                Email:  randy@randyhigbeegallery.com.

Package your paintings well. We will reuse your original packing for the return.

MasterPak and Airfloat Systems containers are recommended. We have a short window of
time for repacking unsold work. We must be able to quickly put your packing material back
the way it came. Keep it simple and neat. Make sure your boxes are sturdy and can be reused.
ABSOLUTELY NO PEANUTS!

Checklist

1. IDENTIFICATION TAG - Attach to back of artwork (Accepted Work Only).
2. UPS or FedEx prepaid return shipping label - Include with shipped artwork.
3. Photo of the painting  - Attached to the inside of the box for packers.
4. Print your name and address prominently, preferably in the upper left corner.
5. Print your name and address on the outside & inside of each box.