"Pier Time" Plein Air in Monterey Bay, California

"Pier Time," (Monterey, CA) oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

Yesterday's painting "Pier Time" took advantage of gray but pretty morning weather in Monterey. Eventually the sun baked away the clouds and illuminated what will be subjects for the sunny afternoon today. (Got to go capture that in a moment.)

Tomorrow night's post should show what I was painting this morning. Quite a contrast. I decided NOT to include an orange kayak because I figured that the scene was already almost too colorful to believe.

Check in tomorrow night to see what YOU think.

Off to work while listening to the sounds of water, seals, seagulls ...

Thank you for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 22-June 3: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Salmagundi Club, NYC. "Seaside Sunset" awarded BEST IN SHOW -- the Board of Directors Award.
June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

August 27-28: Shadyside: the Art Festival on Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA

September 17-18: King Street Art Festival, Alexandria, VA

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

In Case You Missed It ... Here's "Bohdi"

"Bohdi," oil, 10"h x 8"w, ©2016 Jill Banks. Private collection.

Since last night's blog post was so rushed, I'm posting today with my painting of Bohdi -- one of two Australian sheepdogs who shared their abode with me this past weekend.

It was a great pleasure to have pets around. Randy and I have designed our lives so we can get up and go. That's nice but I love the company of cats, dogs or both. So, I guess I'll have to settle for borrowing pets.

Some of you probably remember my painting "La Chien de Grange" of the gorgeous dog keeping watch from his/her stone barn perch.  I wasn't sure of the breed.

According to Bohdi's owner, he or she was also an Australian sheepdog.

There are more events coming up than I've had a chance to add to my web site and events pages. I've been juried into the Long Beach Island Plein Air Plus Competition and Exhibit in New Jersey -- a first year event with artists selected by Nancy Tankersley. Other shows coming up include Armonk NY and King Street Alexandria VA in September. I'm thinking about teaching a plein air workshop in August but will also be enjoying some nice concentrated painting time this summer ... wherever my easel wants to go.

"La Chien de Grange" -- oil, 30"h x 40"w, ©2014 Jill Banks. Bohdi's handsome predecessor.

Rittenhouse Square was wonderful. See yesterday's post for my finished piece from Saturday's painting demonstration at the Farmer's Market.

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 22-June 3: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Salmagundi Club, NYC. "Seaside Sunset" awarded BEST IN SHOW -- the Board of Directors Award.
June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

"Fresh Strawberries" from Rittenhouse Square

"Fresh Strawberries," (Rittenhouse Square Market), oil, 12"h x 16"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

The Farmer's Market became my neighbors during the Rittenhouse Square Spring Original Art Show on Saturday, June 4 ... the same day I was set to give a short (1 hour) painting demonstration. With just a small space separating the strawberries and rhubarb from my tent and plenty of people to fill that, I set up as close to the corner of my booth as possible and peeked down the street. "Fresh Strawberries" is the finished version of that start ... a complicated scene and fairly large canvas for such a short period of painting time ... thus the follow-up in my studio.

"Bohdi," oil, 10"h x 8"w, ©2016 Jill Banks. Private collection.

"Fresh Strawberries" wasn't the only painting to make it on and off my easel these past few days. I also managed to capture one of two Australian Shepherds who resided with our weekend's host and hostess.  The photo reflects some very fresh paint -- so it is not great -- but hope you get the idea, anyway. What fun  "Bohdi" was to paint!

Thanks for reading ... and to all of you who visited the Rittenhouse Square Art Show in Philadelphia, the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club at the Salmagundi in NYC or the ArtFest on the Green in Great Falls, VA! Hope you enjoyed!!!!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 22-June 3: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Salmagundi Club, NYC. "Seaside Sunset" awarded BEST IN SHOW -- the Board of Directors Award.
June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

 

Rittenhouse Square the Original Art Show This Weekend, June 3 to June 5

"Barn at Granogue," oil, 12"h x 24"w, ©2015 Jill Banks will be one of the paintings from the Brandywine Valley Plein Air and Wayne Plein Air juried competitions that you'll find in my Rittenhouse Square booth

In Philadelphia at the Rittenhouse Square the Original Art Show June 3-5

If you're somewhere near Philadelphia this coming weekend, Friday June 3 to Sunday June 5 ... please stop by the wonderful Rittenhouse Square Art Show (click link for more info).

Show hours, rain or shine:

Friday, June 3: 11am to 7pm

Saturday, June 4: 11am to 6pm

Sunday, June 5: 11am to 5pm

I'll be in Booth #25 on Walnut Street.

List of Exhibiting Artists: See list and links for artists here to take a sneak peek.

Map of Booth Numbers Around the Square: See link and map here.

Parking Info

Read the history of this event here.

Can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to returning to Rittenhouse Square  -- my second year participating in one of the most respected and well attended outdoor art fairs in the country. Hope to see you there!

"Flowers to Go," oil, 12"h x 24"w, ©2015 Jill Banks: flower market near Wayne PA painted plein air.

I've spent a lot of time painting around the Philadelphia area so many of the pieces in my booth this year will have been painted (fairly) nearby including "Barn at Granogue," "Flowers to Go" ... and some REALLY close by (as in ... IN the Square) like "Garden Lion, Rittenhouse Square," and "Tents in the Square."

"Garden Lion, Rittenhouse Square," oil, 8"h x 10"w, ©2015 Jill Banks: painted during my Official Rittenhouse Square demonstration given in 2015. I'll be demo'ing again on Saturday, June 4 at 1pm. I'd love to see  you!

It won't all be local ... many other favorite pieces painted on travels around the US and Europe as well as those close to my home in Virginia will be there for the choosing. I hope you like (love) what I picked to show you!

And in New York at the Salmagundi Club through June 3...

At the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Art Club (47 Fifth Avenue in NYC), there's still a short chance to see "Seaside Sunset," my oil painting of the beach at Carmel, California at sunset which has been awarded the very top prize (the Board of Directors Award -- Best in Show -- by jurors Naomi Campbell and Rick Rosen). The Awards Reception is on Friday, June 3, 6-8pm at the Salmagundi Club in NYC. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make that event since it coincides with the Rittenhouse Square Art Show on June 3-5. Can't be in two places at one time -- but if I could, I would! The reception is free and open to the public though ... so hopefully, maybe you could drop in!

Click here to view the CLWAC Member exhibition

And in Great Falls, VA ... another big Art Weekend awaits

ArtsFest on the Green, June 3-5

Art Walk in the Village: First Fridays  

Friday, June 3rd, 6-9pm     FREE

This month's Art Walk is combined with ArtFest!  Stroll through 20 artists' booths under tents on the Green and 3 indoor art studios (info below). Live music at The Old Brogue beginning at 9pm. Enter the Green through the art studios at 756, 766, or 776 Walker Rd in Great Falls, VA.

Great Falls Studios  Art Show & Sale

Friday, June 3  (6 - 9 pm)
Saturday, June 4  (

9 am-5 pm)

Sunday, June 5  (11 am - 8 pm)
 

On the Village Green in Great Falls, wander through the booths of over 20 artists of Great Falls Studios to see oil, acrylic, watercolors and mixed media paintings; pottery; photographs; jewelry; blown glass; and fabric art. Visit the indoor studios of Artists on the Green (766-B Walker Rd.), The Artists' Loft (766 Walker Rd.), and Artists' Atelier (756 Walker Rd.) This is a great opportunity to see the art and chat with the artists who make it.

FREE ADMISSION     greatfallsstudios.com

 

See my work (and my studiomates) at the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22066. (Yes, there is more there.) Interested in purchasing at the ArtsFest? Send me an email at jill@jillbanks.com with the piece you are interested in and your contact info and we can make it happen. Or call: (703) 403.7435.  Thanks!

FREE     www.greatfallsart.org/ArtWalk 

That's it... Hope you get out and about for a full weekend of art.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 22-June 3: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Salmagundi Club, NYC. "Seaside Sunset" awarded BEST IN SHOW -- the Board of Directors Award.
June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

 

Granddaughter Emma, Month Two

"Emma, Month Two," oil, 8"h x 8"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

Quick post ... but the Memorial Day weekend has been spent with lots of neat family gatherings and lots of granddaughter Emma time. Plus my Mom's 86th birthday celebrating! Plus Emma meeting her second cousin (?) Nicholas who is four months' old.

Mom and Dad with two of their great-grandbabies: Emma and Nicholas

I am painting a mini portrait of Emma each month for her first year. Today was her two-month birthday and she agreed to model for me this morning. How's that for timing?

A joy related to the monthly portraits is that Sam and Michelle are sending us (at my request) daily photos or videos of Emma. I have plenty of potential resources plus a reason to smile ... big time ... each day. Yea!

I hope you are enjoying lots of time celebrating with loved ones!

UPCOMING EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 22-June 3: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Salmagundi Club, NYC. "Seaside Sunset" awarded BEST IN SHOW -- the Board of Directors Award.
June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

Top Award for "Seaside Sunset" - Hip Hooray

"Seaside Sunset," oil, 16"h x 20"w, ©2015 Jill Banks wins Best in Show, the Board of Directors Award at the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC.

"Seaside Sunset," my oil painting of the beach at Carmel, California at sunset -- has been awarded the very top prize (the Board of Directors Award -- Best in Show -- by jurors Naomi Campbell and Rick Rosen) at the Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition, on view at the Salmagundi Art Club (will be closed on Memorial Day). Yea!!!!!

Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club Exhibition

Upper Gallery, May 22, 2016 - June 03, 2016

 

Open to the public. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri, 1-6pm, and Sat-Sun, 1-5pm.   Reception, Friday, June 3, 6-8pm. Call the Salmagundi Club at (212) 255-7740 to make sure the exhibition is open before visiting as private functions are also often on the schedule. 

The Awards Reception is on Friday, June 3, 6-8pm at the Salmagundi Club in NYC. Unfortunately, I won't be able to make that event since it coincides with the Rittenhouse Square Art Show on June 3-5. Can't be in two places at one time -- but if I could, I would! The reception is free and open to the public though ... so hopefully, maybe you could drop in!

The Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club (CLWAC) is a national organization dedicated to show and promote works of professional women artists founded in 1896. The CLWAC sponsors an Open Juried Exhibition in the fall at the National Arts Club in NYC -- open for application to all women artists, regardless of membership status (you do not need to be a member to apply). I've participated in a lot of those, winning awards in three.

Unlike the Open Exhibition, the Members' Exhibition is for Full Members of the CLWAC only.  To become a Full Member of the club, an artist must have been accepted into the Open Exhibition three times within a ten year period.  I passed that test and was accepted by the board.

Two of my pieces are in the exhibition at the Salmagundi Club -- "Seaside Sunset" and "Out of Water" shown below.

"Seaside Sunset" is now a two-time award winner, receiving a Certificate of Merit in Oils at the Rock Stars! exhibit at the United States Geological Survey in the fall of 2015.

"Out of Water," oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2015 Jill Banks ($1250).

Painted on the same trip to the Monterey Bay area in California as "Seaside Sunset."

"Seaside Sunset," oil, 16"h x 20"w, ©2015 Jill Banks ($1950).

Click here to view the exhibition

UPCOMING EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 22-June 3: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club's Member Exhibition at the Salmagundi Club in NYC, Salmagundi Club, NYC
June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

More of my Belleville booth setup.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

"Belleville Fountain" Wednesday Night

"Belleville Fountain," oil, 10"h x 8"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

Shortly after arriving on Wednesday night to Belleville, Illinois (near St. Louis), I set up to paint the fountain in the middle of the town square ... the place that is now transformed with artist tents for this weekend's Art on the Square event.

I'm heading to my tent in just a minute to get it ready for tonight's (Friday, May 13 -- oh, I just realized that) opening.  "Belleville Fountain" will be up and hanging there -- hoping to be snatched up by a patron this weekend.

Check back to yesterday's blog post at jillbanks.blogspot.com where all four portraits from my stint as Artist in Residence are now up.

Hope to see some of you this weekend at Art on the Square - Belleville, IL, Outdoor Juried Fine Art Festival from May 13-15!

UPCOMING EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 13-15: Art on the Square - Belleville, IL, Outdoor Juried Fine Art Festival (Ranked #1 by Art Fair Sourcebook), Belleville, IL

June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

More of my Belleville booth setup.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

A New First: A Four Portrait Day

Portrait 1: "Bryce," oil, 14"h x 11"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

Today I was an Artist in Residence, meeting and hopefully inspiring four classes of art students from grades fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth ... creating portrait sketches within each 45 minute class period.

Portrait 2: "Caitlyn," oil, 14"h x 11"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

Portrait 3: "Kevon," oil, 14"h x 11"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

I'm posting the four portraits but please check back at jillbanks.blogspot.com later (maybe tonight ... maybe not ... with in progress photos and pics with my sitters with the painting and me).

Portrait 4: "Morgan," oil, 14"h x 11"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

To say the time flew would be an understatement. A few minutes were subtracted from each 45 minute period. I'd like to have spent more time on each, without a "bell" to beat but the downside of that would be not having the opportunity to meet and paint all four.

Big thanks to Brad Keim, all my sitters and students in each class and Rhonda Ross and crew with the Artist in Residence program for Art on the Square in Belleville, IL. Bryce, Caitlyn, Kevon and Morgan -- You were terrific!!!!

Hope to see some of you this weekend at Art on the Square - Belleville, IL, Outdoor Juried Fine Art Festival from May 13-15!

UPCOMING EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 13-15: Art on the Square - Belleville, IL, Outdoor Juried Fine Art Festival (Ranked #1 by Art Fair Sourcebook), Belleville, IL

June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

More of my Belleville booth setup.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

"Morning Joe" Heading to Art on the Square - Belleville, IL

"Morning Joe," (Paris Café) oil, 24"h x 18"w, ©2016 Jill Banks

 

The wettest painting heading to Art on the Square - Belleville, IL is "Morning Joe" -- just one day old today (although I started it last week). It will get pride of place on the back wall of my tent, unless on Friday night. The scene is from Montmartre where I was drawn to every inch of the square with beautiful light, intriguing gatherings of people, anticipation.

Coming up on soon, I'll be teaching in a Middle School near Belleville, IL for one day, one class each of fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth graders. I'm catching them one week before school is out for the summer, so their teacher has warned me to expect silliness. Sounds good to me.

Look for a report from that adventure here in a couple of days.

My booth layout plan with "Morning Joe" in the upper right and "Back Story" in the middle.

I'm really looking forward to the whole weekend of greeting a whole lot of visitors at my booth on Friday through Sunday, May 13-15. See below for a link with more info. Do you know anyone attending the show? It looks like it will be unbelievable -- the art, food, hospitality, entertainment, activities.

Art in the Great Falls Village Centre

The First Friday Art Walk was really wonderful last Friday -- held in three joint studios plus the gallery space in the Great Falls Village Centre in Great Falls, VA. Despite very soggy weather -- lots of folks showed up to enjoy the art and festivities. I hope you'll join us for more of those events ... the first Friday of every month now through December (with one exception: we're open September 9 instead). 6-9pm for a Night on the Town!

UPCOMING EVENTS

May through December:  First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 13-15: Art on the Square - Belleville, IL, Outdoor Juried Fine Art Festival (Ranked #1 by Art Fair Sourcebook), Belleville, IL

June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

More of my Belleville booth setup.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com

 

First Friday Art Walk at the Atelier - May 6, A-RTS @ Rockville Town Square - May 7 & 8

"Moon Glow" -- painted plein air in the Great Falls Village Centre. Oil, 16"h x 12"w, ©2015 Jill Banks. This painting will be in my studio during the First Friday Art Walk.

Friday to Sunday -- Art.
Sure hope you can come!

FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK IN THE VILLAGE
Friday, May 6, 6-9pm
Join us for our 1st First Friday Art Walk in the Village at the Great Falls Village Centre.
27 artists in three locations PLUS a reception for the Great Falls Studios "Small Gems" exhibit located in the Arts of Great Falls Gallery.

Get more info on the First Friday Art Walk here.

I'll be in my studio at the Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA 22033. Come make an art-filled evening of it!

A-RTS @ ROCKVILLE TOWN SQUARE, May 7 & 8

May 7, 11am-6pm & May 8, 11am-5pm

Link for more info on A-RTS @ Rockville Town Square
 
I'll be setting up my booth in the Rockville Town Square in Rockville, MD.

Meet me at Booth #211 -- on East Middle Lane in Rockville ... almost across address from Gordon Biersch (Their address is 200 E Middle Lane, Unit A, Rockville, MD 20850).

160 Master Artists (That's What They Said)

Walk the streets of downtown Rockville as it is transformed into a brilliant spring outdoor art gallery highlighting the industry’s best local, regional and national artists. See the industry’s best in glass, ceramics, jewelry, painting, photography, sculpture, woodwork and more.

List of 2016 Accepted Artists

Festival Information including map of the Square

Driving Directions and Parking Information

So, here's what I think you'll find in my booth this weekend (I create a mock-up of the layout each show).

I've included seven of my framed 6"x6"s in the booth display. Browse those online here.

 For Rockville ... IF the rain stays away, I'll have use of three walls inside the tent and one out. Fingers crossed.

I hope to see you soon ... in Great Falls or Rockville. You'd make my day!

Plein Air Class Today

The weather forecast called for chilly weather and rain for day three of my plein air class.  All week I've been looking around and racking my brain for a place that would allow some shelter for students from both cold and precipitation ... plus restrooms etc. My solution was to invite the class to my house where some painted interiors, some painted exteriors looking out an open door, one used my studio and one braved the outdoor under the deck view. It proved to be fun for me and fun for them. I would appreciate some sunny Thursdays, though, for the rest of the session.

I did miss out on taking photos of the day.

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 6: First Friday Art Walk, 6-9pm, Artists' Atelier, 756 Walker Road, Great Falls, VA

May 7-8: A-RTS@Rockville Town Square, Outdoor Juried Arts Festival, Rockville, MD. Booth #211

May 13-15: Art on the Square - Belleville, IL, Outdoor Juried Fine Art Festival (Ranked #1 by Art Fair Sourcebook), Belleville, IL

June 3-5: Rittenhouse Square 89th Annual Spring Original Art Show, Philadelphia, PA. Official arts demonstrator: Saturday, June 4, 1pm. Free painting demonstration.

July 9-10: Wickford Fine Art Festival, Wickford Historic Village in North Kingstowne, RI.

September 24-25: Armonk 55th Annual Outdoor Art Show, Armonk, NY

Thanks for reading!

Jill

Phone: 703.403.7435

Email: jill@jillbanks.com
Web: www.JillBanks.com
Blog: jillbanks.blogspot.com