Outdoor Painters of Minnesota presents:
The Artist's Journey
Cultivating Success Without Sacrificing Authenticity
For our first member workshop of the new year, OPM invites you to join us at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge for a conversation with Joe Paquet, Mary Pettis, and Steven Levin. In this panel discussion, we will hear their stories, see recent work, and exchange ideas about the challenges and various approaches these acclaimed painters have taken to solve the perennial question: how to excel and succeed at the highest levels while balancing family, cashflow, healthcare, and time demands when art and life collide.
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Location: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Bloomington Visitor Center
3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425
Time: 10:30am Presentation in Auditorium.
Building hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm.
BYO sack lunches in the adjoining classroom at 12:30-1:30.
Paint-Out (or paint-in along the windows) 1:30-4:00pm.
This in-person workshop is free and open to the public by agreement with our host, the US Fish and Wildlife Service. OPM members will receive an email invitation to view a livestream of the event if they are unable to attend in person.
OPM workshops are included with annual membership in Outdoor Painters of Minnesota. Please join or renew your OPM Membership for 2026. Nonmembers may help support our educational programs by making a $25 donation through this form or by clicking HERE.
OPM is a 501c3 charitable nonprofit. Thank you for supporting our programs with your membership or donation!
Questions? Contact: events@outdoorpaintersofminnesota.org