Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Vail Art On The Rockies

I have been invited to be a featured artist  in the Art On The Rockies Event in Edwards, Colorado this weekend. If you need something fun to do, or will be traveling in the mountains this weekend, this is the place to be. I'll have more than 30 pieces on exhibit, and would love to visit with you.

The Show is on the grounds of Colorado Mountain College, 150 Miller Ranch Road, Edwards, Colorado. Take exit 163 off of I-70. Saturday, July 14, 10 to 6. Sunday, July 15, 10 to 4.

  • Art on the Rockies 2012 features 120 international artists 
  • Live Music all weekend featuring Unconventional Science
  • Free   ...   Free   ...   Free   ...   Free
  • Children's Art Discovery Tent - Gallery Tent - Food Tent
  • Wine Brunch each Day 10am- 2pm
  • Wine Tasting ... Micro-Brews Crazy Mtn. Brewery
Sandra Kaplan
Vail Valley Arts League is bringing this dynamic Denver Artist to the Gallery Tent at Art on the Rockies : She will exhibit new work, demonstrate and engage the viewers.
Learn More...

Monday, July 2, 2012

Vail Valley Plein Air Workshop July 25 to 29

"Near Minturn" 40" X 30" acrylic by Sandra Kaplan

There's still time to sign up for my Vail Valley Plein Air Workshop, July 25th to the 29th, 2012. A few spots remain open.

Here are some highlights:

  • Wednesday, July 25: afternoon arrival, check-in at your accommodations, at 4:00pm meet at a beautiful, art filled Minturn home along the river for a cocktail reception.
  • Thursday, July 26, 8:30am: Continental breakfast on a private patio, depart for a day of painting at the top of Vail Mountain accessed via gondola, with box lunch in the field.
  • Friday, July 27, 8:30am: Continental breakfast on a private patio, depart for a day of painting at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens in Vail, with box lunch in the gardens, Sandra Kaplan escorts a Vail Village gallery walk.
  • Saturday, July 28, 8:30am: Continental breakfast on a Minturn patio, stroll down the Minturn main street to the Farmers Market for painting or picture taking, return to the patio for box lunch, spend the afternoon painting, enjoy a group critique, dinner is at 8:00pm at Dish Restaurant in Edwards.
  • Sunday, July 29, 10:00am: Sunday Brunch on Lynn’s patio, final critique and wrap-up with Sandra, afternoon departure by 1:00pm 


    A special feature: Post-Workshop Exhibition



    You are invited to enter your workshop paintings in an exhibition curated by
    Sandra Kaplan, hosted by the Mile radio station in their lobby at 421 Main Street, Minturn.
    The exhibition opens on Labor Day, Sep 3,
    and the artists’ reception takes place from 
    10:00am–5:00pm., to coincide with the times of
    the Minturn farmer’s market. The Mile will broadcast live and, if you like, you can be interviewed on-air. The exhibition continues through the end of September and your paintings can be for sale.


    Fee $749


    Includes one-on-one instruction and daily critique from artist/teacher Sandra Kaplan at scenic locations in the Vail Valley, most meals, admission fees and tickets.


    To sign up:
    denise@deniserobert.com
    sandrakaplanart@gmail.com