OPS was formed to create opportunities and incentives for artists of like mind to come together and paint ...........En Plein Air
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Events

This is an ever changing list of OPS Events and Paint Outs. Here we add and update the new locations, dates and details of each event. 


If you would like to be a host of a casual Paint Out at your favorite spot, contact one of the Paint Out Directors, Marchita Priest or Michele Choate.

 

Please note:  We ask you to register if you plan to attend a paint out or event. Please remember to "check" the box at the bottom of the registration form so members will see your name on the list of attendees!

 

(Except for workshop registrations), advance registration for a paint out  is NOT a firm commitment!  We understand how last minute situations can arise.  As a courtesy, if your plans change, you can self-cancel -  please revisit the event's page & click on the "cancel button."  Thanks...and see you out there!

 

 

Upcoming events

  • 2026 OPS HOLIDAY PAINT OUT, LUNCH & PAINTING SWAP

    • December 12, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • DAVIS HILL - ENNIS, TEXAS
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    This event is everyone's favorite Ho-Ho-Ho! of the year; fun, food, camaraderie, a lively "painting exchange" game, and a bonus day of painting on  "Davis Hill" - Shawn Davis' picturesque acreage SE of Ennis, TX


    Timeline:

    9:00 am - Noon: Paint Out 

    Noon -1:00 pm:  Lunch

    1:00 -3:00 pm: Painting Exchange Game


    We start the day with the paint out at 9am to 12:00 Noon .  There is an abundance of scenic vistas -You won't have to trek far to get a good painting here. Plenty of parking...and a 4-wheel "mule" to take you anywhere on the property.


    Lunch will be provided. No charge for food & drinks (water, coffee & tea), but bring a dessert!  1 guest is allowed per member.                             


    At Noon we gather at Shawn's "Barn-dominium" for Lunch & socializing.  Members and guests should arrive around 11:45 AM: Lunch is ready at 12:00 Noon followed by the painting exchange game about 1:00 pm.


    NOTE: There may not be enough chairs available - so as a "back-up" BRING A CAMP CHAIR! 



    PAINTING EXCHANGE GAME:

    It is not mandatory to participate, but it's our tradition that members bring a dry 8x10 painting  (unframed) wrapped in plain brown paper (no identification on the wrapper, please).

    After lunch, the fun begins when we start a lively game for exchanging the "unidentified" paintings.  This has been a long time traditional activity, and dozens of OPS members have quite a collection of originals as a result of participating in this game over the years. 


    Register early so we can plan how much to make! We hope you can join us.


    GPS address:  OPS signs at entrance!

    1600 FM 85

    Ennis, TX 75119  



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