ALL ARE WELCOME to sign up to participate in CREATE's Plein Air Art-Making Days at Beattie-Powers Place on Saturday, July 25 and/or Saturday, August 15! Join us for any portion of either day between 9am and 2pm.
These sessions will culminate in an exhibition at Beattie-Powers Place's Nina Matis & Alan Gosule Gallery, opening in fall 2026.
All mediums are welcome—including oil, watercolor, acrylic, ink, pencil, and more. Artists of all disciplines, mediums, experience levels, and ages are welcome to participate!
EXHIBITION SUBMISSIONS:
- Submission forms will be shared with attendees the week of August 17, 2026.
- Registered artists may submit up to three artworks created at Beattie Powers, either from CREATE’s plein air dates or from separate sessions. Works started, developed, or finished during CREATE’s plein air dates will be prioritized. At least one artwork per artist will be selected for the exhibition.
KEY EXHIBITION DATES:
- Artwork Drop-Off: Mon, Sept 14 or Tue, Sept 15
- Drop-off Address: CREATE Council on the Arts, 453 Main St, Catskill, NY
(entrance is on Brandow Alley)
- Opening Reception: Sat, Sept 19, 3–5pm
- Exhibition Dates: Sat, Sept 19–Dec (exact date TBD)
PLEASE NOTE:
- All art-making must take place outdoors.
- Participants are asked to bring their own supplies—materials will not be provided.
- Restrooms will be available, but may not be used as cleaning areas. Please plan accordingly for cleanup without running water.
- Participants are also welcome to return to the grounds outside of the designated dates to continue working at their own pace.
REGISTRATION is required. $10 General (payment form follows on next page of form), Free for CREATE Members. If you'd like to become a member today, please sign up here and then complete the registration for this event.