Open to all AIS members, our Paint Out will be exhibited at District Gallery on Saturday, April 15.  No fee to participate, we preregistration is required. 

What is a Paint Out? Read this information if Paint Out's are new to you! 

You must have your materials stamped BEFORE you start painting. We will be onsite and stamping at each location listed for each day.  The District Gallery will be stamping materials from 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday-Friday. 

We encourage you to explore the many amazing locations in and around Knoxville. You may paint anywhere in the area. 

We have arranged for locations to paint and you can register for each location separately. 

Artists may turn in one painting, maximum size 12 x 16 on Saturday, April 15 for judging.  All work must be for sale.   District Gallery will process sales and artists receive 60% commission.  Work must be framed.  

Awards Reception at District Gallery, Saturday, April 15 at 5pm. 

Anne Blair Brown AISM will serve as Wet Wall Awards Judge

Questions?  Contact AIS Executive Director, Liz Ahrens  231-881-7685 aisdirector1@gmail.com

AIS members are invited to paint at the The Cove at Concord Park. Enjoy the scenic 500 acres including boat launches, fishing, marina, natural trails, picnic areas, and playground.

PAINT OUT CHECK IN ONLY FROM 8:30 am to 10:00 am.  You can paint all day but we will only stamp canvases in the morning. If you've already had your materials stamped, you do not need to check in. 

Address:  11808 South Northshore Drive

Knoxville, TN 37922

You must bring your own supplies and easel.

A Day of Color Play with Anne Blair Brown AISM

In this color-focused 1-day workshop, Anne will show you various ways to mix and apply color that will make the light sing and the shadows dance! Good color mixing takes practice but is easily achievable. Harmony, balance, capturing that elusive sense of light…it’s all within your grasp! Anne will also go deep into methods for loose brushwork, expressive mark-making, and painting in a more painterly style. You will leave with new insight on how colors work together and how swift application of paint changes everything.

$150 tuition. $200 for non-members. No supplies needed. 

9:30 am- 12 pm Presentation/Demo 

12-1pm- Lunch 

1-3pm-Continue Demo

3-4pm Group Q&A/Discussion in the afternoon

The workshop will be held at The Emporium at 100 S. Gay Street, Knoxville.

Cancellation policy: AIS will refund 80% of fee up to 15 days prior to workshop date. No refund after March 27, 2023 for this workshop. 

Farmhouse Shadows 24 x 24 Oil

AIS members are invited to paint on the grounds of the Museum of Appalachia.

AIS will pay the visitors fee of $15. You must pre-register if you want AIS to pay your fee. 

The Museum of Appalachia, founded in 1969 by John Rice Irwin, portrays an authentic mountain farm and pioneer village, with three dozen historic log structures, several exhibit buildings filled with thousands of authentic Appalachian artifacts, multiple gardens and free range farm animals, all set in a picturesque venue and surrounded by split-rail fences.

There are over 250,000 artifacts housed in 3 multi-story exhibit buildings; vast collections of folk art, musical instruments, baskets, quilts, Native American artifacts, and much more.

PAINT OUT CHECK IN ONLY FROM 9:00 am to 10:30 am.  You can paint all day but we will only stamp canvases in the morning. If you've already had your materials stamped, you do not need to check in. 

If you'd like to bring a guest, you must pre-register and pay for their fee of $15. 

YOU MAY NOT BRING FOOD TO THE MUSEUM GROUNDS. There is a cafe on site. 

Address: 2819 Andersonville Highway    Clinton, TN 37716

You must bring your own supplies and easel.

AIS Welcome Party for Members!

Mingle with your AIS artist friends and make some new friends.

As part of our AIS Member benefits we invite you to enjoy light bites and wine, beer and beverages courtesy of American Art Collector magazine. 

Open to all AIS members and one guest per member. 

AIS will host our event at the private home and studio of an artist in Knoxville.

Address will be sent to members who register. 

You must register if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate catering count and provide our host with the guest list.

AIS members are invited to paint at UT Botanical Gardens (University of Tennesee at Knoxville.)

We will send information about parking and check in locations to all registered members. 

PAINT OUT CHECK IN ONLY FROM 8:30 am to 10:30 am. 

We will have a clothed model from 9:30 am - 11:30 am for those who would like figure work. 

2518 Jacob Drive  Knoxville, TN 37996

You must bring your own supplies and easel.

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• Morning Paint Along with Anne Blair Brown AISM

• Guided Plein Air Fun!

$75 tuition. 

Anne will start with a short demo, sharing her process for achieving expressive mark-making and color harmony.

Next, you will set up your easel and paint along with Anne as she paints another demo, this time stopping at the end of each step to explain her choices and share her thought processes.

You will be painting the same subject (or you can strike out on your own) following a prescribed path for your best chance for success. Anne will periodically spend time with you one-on-one at your easel to offer advice and answer questions.

No required supply list. You must bring your own supplies including easel.

Location to be announced. Maximum number of students is 16. 

Cancellation policy: AIS will refund 80% of fee up to 15 days prior to workshop date. No refund after March 27, 2023 for this workshop. 

Panel Discussion featuring AIS Signature Member Kathie Odom and Buddy Odom--the super art couple!  Join us for this lively discussion covering a multitude of topics...be sure to bring your questions! 

Marriott West Bearden 250 Brookview Centre Way, Knoxville, TN 37919

Coffee and light breakfast treats provided. 

Join us for a presentation on studio and easel lighting from Method Lights. Based in Knoxville, Method Lights has been a long time award sponsor for AIS. 

Location:

Marriott West Bearden

250 Brookview Centre Way, Knoxville, TN 37919

You must pre-register to participate to allow for ample time for each critique. 

A team of AIS Signature Members will be available during this two hour period to critique your artwork.

You may bring ONE painting if you would like, or photos of paintings. Critiques will last 15 to 20 minutes each depending on how many sign up. 

Marriott West Bearden 250 Brookview Centre Way, Knoxville, TN 37919

Join us for the opening reception of our 7th Annual AIS Small Works Showcase.  Our annual exhibit will feature approximately 175  juried paintings by some of the top contemporary impressionist painters in the country!  

Host gallery is District Gallery in Knoxville, Tennessee. 

Awards Judge, Anne Blair Brown AISM, will make brief remarks and together with AIS President/CEO Debra Joy Groesser will present awards.  

Registration appreciated. 

Double Demos! Anne Blair Brown AISM and Kathie Odom AIS will give a two hour painting demonstration for us.  You won't want to miss this!  

You can stay for the full demo or drop in anytime to learn from two AIS acclaimed artists. 

Demo will take place at the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors

609 N Weisgarber Road   Knoxville, TN 37919

We will send a confirmation email two weeks prior to the event. 

We will present awards for Wet Wall with Awards Judge Anne Blair Brown AISM, Debra Joy Groesser AIS President and Cheryl St. John Vice President. This event is open to the public. 

An exhibition and sale of artwork created during the week by AIS members. 

Join us for a final gathering to celebrate together with your fellow AIS members and their guests! Sponsored by Southwest Art Magazine.  

Held at District Gallery with light refreshments. 

Open to all AIS members, our Paint Out will be exhibited at Somerville Manning Gallery on August 5.  No fee to participate,  preregistration is required. 

What is a Paint Out? Read this information if Paint Out's are new to you! 

You must have your materials stamped BEFORE you start painting. We will be onsite and stamping at each location listed for each day.  Somerville Manning Gallery will be stamping materials from 10 am - 4 pm Tuesday-Friday. 

We encourage you to explore the many amazing locations in and around Brandywine River Area. You may paint anywhere in the area. 

We have arranged for locations to paint and you can register for each location separately. 

Artists may turn in one painting, maximum size 12 x 16 on Saturday, August 5 for judging.  All work must be for sale.   Somerville Manning Gallery will process sales and artists receive 60% commission.  Work must be framed.  

Awards Reception at Somerville Manning Gallery, Saturday, August 5 at 5pm. 

Questions?  Contact AIS Executive Director, Liz Ahrens  231-881-7685 aisdirector1@gmail.com

AIS members are invited to paint at Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library

The garden is a result of the artistic vision of its creator, Henry Francis du Pont (1880-1969) and is surrounded by nearly 1,000 acres of meadows, farmland, and waterways.

The views in every direction are important to the whole. The paths are an integral part of the overall design, curving rather than straight, following the contours of the land, passing around trees, and drawing walkers into the garden.

AIS will pay your entrance fee to for our August 1 visit. If you bring a guest, you must pay their entrance fee of $15. 

PAINT OUT CHECK IN ONLY FROM 8:00 am to 10:00 am.  You can paint all day but we will only stamp canvases in the morning. If you've already had your materials stamped, you do not need to check in. 

Address:  5105 Kennett Pike  Winterthur, DE 19735

You must bring your own supplies and easel.

Demonstration Workshop with Quang Ho AISM

During this unique opportunity learn from Quang Ho by looking over his shoulder and watching him paint. Quang will share his vision and explain the process of creating a masterful painting. 

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

9 am - 4pm

$250 tuition.  No supplies needed. 

9:30 am- 12 pm Presentation/Demo 

12-1pm- Lunch 

1-3pm-Continue Demo

3-4pm Group Q&A/Discussion in the afternoon

The workshop will be held at Brown Center at Winterthur Museum, Library and Garden

Cancellation policy: AIS will refund 80% of fee up to 15 days prior to workshop date. No refund after July 23 for this workshop. 

AIS members are invited to paint on the grounds of the Brandywine Museum of Art.

AIS will pay the visitors fee for our members if you visit on August 2  You must pre-register if you want AIS to pay your fee. 

PAINT OUT CHECK IN ONLY FROM 9:00 am to 10:30 am.  You can paint all day but we will only stamp canvases in the morning. If you've already had your materials stamped, you do not need to check in. 

If you'd like to bring a guest, you must pre-register and pay for their fee of $15. 

Address:   1 Hoffman's Mill Rd,  Chadds Ford, PA 19317

You must bring your own supplies and easel.

AIS Welcome Party for Members!

Mingle with your AIS artist friends and make some new friends.

As part of our AIS Member benefits we invite you to enjoy light bites and wine, beer and beverages courtesy of American Art Collector magazine. 

Open to all AIS members and one guest per member. 

AIS is proud to present our Welcome Party at the Brandywine  Museum of Art

Address will be sent to members who register. 

You must register if you plan to attend so we can get an accurate catering count and provide our host with the guest list.

Paint on location at the Hagley Museum. 

Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.

AIS will pay for the AIS member entrance fee on this day only. If you want to bring a guest, you must pay their entrance fee of $15. 

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests. 

AIS has partnered with the historic and beautiful Hagley Museum for tours. 

Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.

Hagley's library furthers the study of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals' papers and companies' records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of the business system on society. 

AIS will be on location painting at Hagley Museum grounds also on Thursday, August 3. If you want to paint on location, please sign up separately.

AIS will pay for the AIS member entrance fee on this day only. If you want to bring a guest, you must pay their entrance fee of $15. 

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE TOUR TIME of 9:30 am or 12:30 pm. 

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests. 

AIS has partnered with the historic and beautiful Hagley Museum for tours. 

Located on 235 acres along the banks of the Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers' community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family.

Hagley's library furthers the study of business and technology in America. The collections include individuals' papers and companies' records ranging from eighteenth-century merchants to modern telecommunications and illustrate the impact of the business system on society. 

AIS will be on location painting at Hagley Museum grounds also on Thursday, August 3. If you want to paint on location, please sign up separately.

AIS will pay for the AIS member entrance fee on this day only. If you want to bring a guest, you must pay their entrance fee of $15. 

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE TOUR TIME of 9:30 am or 12:30 pm. 

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests. 

Join us for the opening reception of our 24th Annual AIS National Exhibition at Somerville Manning Gallery in Greenville, Delaware.  Our annual exhibit will feature approximately 175  juried paintings by some of the top contemporary impressionist painters in the country!  

Awards Judge, Quang Ho AISM, will make brief remarks and together with AIS President/CEO Debra Joy Groesser will present awards.  Over $75,000 in awards and prizes will be presented. 

Registration for AIS members and guests is required. 

AIS members are invited to paint on the grounds of the Brandywine Battlefield and the Gilpin House.

AIS will pay the visitors fee for our members if you visit on August 4.  You must pre-register if you want AIS to pay your fee. 

AIS will provide a model dressed in period costume from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. 

PAINT OUT CHECK IN ONLY FROM 9:00 am to 10:30 am.  You can paint all day but we will only stamp canvases in the morning. If you've already had your materials stamped, you do not need to check in. 

Address:   

You must bring your own supplies and easel.

Panel Discussion featuring AIS Signature Members. More details to be announced soon. 

AIS will present a  two hour painting demonstration.   Artist will be announced. 

Demo location to be announced

We will send a confirmation email two weeks prior to the event. 

Tour the home and studio of N.C. Wyeth

AIS will offer four tours on Saturday, August 5

10:15 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm & 2:30 pm  

In 1911, with the proceeds from his illustrations for Treasure Island, the artist N.C. Wyeth purchased 18 acres of land on Rocky Hill in the village of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Possessed of "the most glorious sight in the township," Wyeth built his home and studio overlooking the valley. Here he set down roots which have nourished a family of extraordinary creativity for more than a century.

Guided tours of the house and studio introduce visitors to the various aspects of Wyeth’s career and to other members of the family, significantly enriching the museum visit. The property is a National Historic Landmark. The Brandywine Museum of Art owns and maintains the land and buildings which retain much of their original character.

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests. 

Tour the home and studio of Andrew Wyeth

AIS will offer four tours on Saturday, August 5

10:15 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm & 2:30 pm  

Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s best-known twentieth-century artists, painted many of his most important works of art in his Chadds Ford studio. Given to the Brandywine Museum of Art by the artist’s wife, Betsy James Wyeth, the studio provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience this very personal space. The artist’s son Jamie Wyeth said:

This studio, a repurposed schoolhouse originally built in 1875, served as the artist’s principal Pennsylvania workplace from 1940 to 2008. Thousands of paintings and drawings were created there, inspired by the people, architecture and landscapes of Chadds Ford. The studio still houses the furnishings, library and collections acquired by the artist, as well as examples of the art materials he used throughout his career.

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests. 

We will send directions and parking information two weeks prior to the tour. 

Tour the home and studio of Andrew Wyeth

AIS will offer four tours on Saturday, August 5

10:15 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm & 2:30 pm  

Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s best-known twentieth-century artists, painted many of his most important works of art in his Chadds Ford studio. Given to the Brandywine Museum of Art by the artist’s wife, Betsy James Wyeth, the studio provides visitors with a unique opportunity to experience this very personal space. The artist’s son Jamie Wyeth said:

This studio, a repurposed schoolhouse originally built in 1875, served as the artist’s principal Pennsylvania workplace from 1940 to 2008. Thousands of paintings and drawings were created there, inspired by the people, architecture and landscapes of Chadds Ford. The studio still houses the furnishings, library and collections acquired by the artist, as well as examples of the art materials he used throughout his career.

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests. 

We will send directions and parking information two weeks prior to the tour. 

Tour the home and studio of N.C. Wyeth

AIS will offer four tours on Saturday, August 5

10:15 am, 11:30 am, 1:15 pm & 2:30 pm  

In 1911, with the proceeds from his illustrations for Treasure Island, the artist N.C. Wyeth purchased 18 acres of land on Rocky Hill in the village of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Possessed of "the most glorious sight in the township," Wyeth built his home and studio overlooking the valley. Here he set down roots which have nourished a family of extraordinary creativity for more than a century.

Guided tours of the house and studio introduce visitors to the various aspects of Wyeth’s career and to other members of the family, significantly enriching the museum visit. The property is a National Historic Landmark. The Brandywine Museum of Art owns and maintains the land and buildings which retain much of their original character.

AIS will pay the admission fee for our AIS members.  Members may purchase discounted tickets for their guests.