BACKUP - Paintout Schedule

MBPAPA schedules two to four paint-outs each month in varied locations in and around Monterey Bay including Big Sur, Carmel, Santa Cruz, local vineyards and farms, California Missions, wetlands and beaches.

Our mild California climate and a land rich in natural beauty makes outdoor painting possible most months of the year. Visiting artists are welcome to attend our monthly paint-outs.

Signature Members often share their expertise at featured mentor paint-outs and critique sessions which are free to members.

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Paintout Schedule 2021

June 2 Wed 9am at Santa Cruz Lighthouse on Cliff Drive, Steamers Lane
Park at the Lighthouse or across the street at lots B and C. Public Restroom at lot C.
Paint the Lighthouse, waves, surfers, coastline.
June 9 Wed 9am at Lovers Point Beach and Beach House, Pacific Grove
Paint people on beach, structures, the Bay .Restrooms are below Beach House.
June 16 Wed 9am at Pt Lobos Furthest South Parking area, to China Cove etc

June 23 Wed 9am at San Juan Bautista Mission and surrounding area
There will be a free critique session at 12:30 by a MBPAPA Signature Artist.
June 30 Wed 9am North of Asilomar State Beach, oceanside of Sunset Dr at Arena Ave
Paint tidepools, rocks , Ocean, waves. Restrooms around north corner of Pt Pinos.
July 7 Wed 9am at the Monterey Municipal Wharf. Inexpensive paid parking on the wharf
Paint from the wharf, or the beach or along the walkway near the Harbor Master.
Public Restrooms are at the side of the Harbor Master building.
July 14 Wed 9am at Moss Landing to end of road near Elkhorn Slough Channel
From Hiway 1 turn at the Whole Enchilada onto Moss Landing Road. Turn right onto Sandholdt Rd going over the bridge and past Phils to the very end of the road. Park on the road or at the Boatyard. Paint the boats, views of Elkhorn Harbor and Bay.
Public Restrooms are at the far end of the whale watching parking lot at the bridge.
July 21 Wed 9am at Pt Pinos Lighthouse Grounds, Pacific Grove
From Downtown Pacific Grove take Lighthouse Ave west to the end, turn right onto
Asilomar Ave. The lighthouse is on the left, park along the street. Restrooms are at
Pt Pinos on Scenic Dr.
July 28 Wed 9am at Carmel River State Beach
From Hiway1 South, turn right onto Ocean Ave, Carmel. Then turn Left onto
Carmelo St. and follow it to the parking lot at the end of the road.
Paint the lagoon, birds or waves on the Bay. Public restroom is here.
There will be a free critique session at 12:30 by a MBPAPA Signature Artist.