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Plein Air Painting Meetup

Big Rock Quarry Park
2025-06-28 08:00:00 2025-06-28 10:00:00 America/Chicago Plein Air Painting Meetup A plein air painting meetup for all levels at Big Rock Quarry Park! Big Rock Quarry Park -

Saturday, June 28
8:00am - 10:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-28 08:00:00 2025-06-28 10:00:00 America/Chicago Plein Air Painting Meetup A plein air painting meetup for all levels at Big Rock Quarry Park! Big Rock Quarry Park -

A plein air painting meetup for all levels at Big Rock Quarry Park!

Grab your paintbrushes, don your sunhats, and join the Argenta Public Library for some outdoor art! Plein air painting is the practice of making art outside, perfect for this summertime weather and all merrier with other creative minds! This meetup is geared towards adults of any artistic caliber and no registration is required. Some materials will be provided, but they will be limited, so you're encouraged to bring your trusty sketchbook and preferred mediums! This event will be held outdoors at the Big Rock Quarry Park on June 28th from 8:00 to 10:00 AM. Personal sun protection, water, and portable seating are recommended for extended periods outdoors. 

Feel free to reach out to Carol at cmccreight@nlrlibrary.org with any questions! 

AGE GROUP: | Ages 19+: Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM/STEM | Health & Wellness |

TAGS: | #SummerLibraryAdventure |

Argenta Public Library
Phone: 501-687-1061
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 Closed
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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About the branch

This is the secondary branch of the William F. Laman Public Library located in the heart of the Argenta Arts District of North Little Rock.

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