Celebrate a summer day of art, nature, and community at the 2025 Bow Mar Paint Out and Exhibition, presented by Abend Gallery and Gallery 1261 in partnership with the Bow Mar Garden Club.

From morning plein air painting sessions across the lakeside neighborhood to a curated garden exhibition and an evening cocktail party, this immersive event offers something for every art lover.

What to Expect

Outdoor Exhibition 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM | Garden Setting
Enjoy museum-quality studio paintings by nationally recognized Abend and 1261 artists, displayed throughout a private garden in Bow Mar.

Live Painting 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM | On Location
Watch artists capture the charm of Bow Mar in real time. A map of painting locations will be included in your confirmation email.

Cocktail Party & Sales of Plein Air Paintings 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM | Garden Reception

Join us for refreshments and the first opportunity to collect freshly completed plein air pieces, along with works featured in the exhibition.

Paint Out Artists – 2025

Kathy Anderson, Gregory Block, Robin Cole, Sheri Farabaugh, Ann Gargotto, Diego Glazer, Ulrich Gleiter, Bruce A. Gomez, Stephanie Hartshorn, Robin Hextrum, Ron Hicks, Quang Ho, Susie Hyer, Jane Hunt, Daniel Keys, Deb Komitor, Michael Magrin, Judd Mercer, Mikael Olson, Sandra Pratt, Dave Santillanes, Kirsten Savage, Jill Soukup, Daniel Sprick, Jen Starling, Timothy J. Standring, Clyde Steadman, Andrada Trapnell, Tracy Wall, Hazel Z   Weckbach

Additional Exhibition Artists

Scott Fraser, David Grossmann, Thomas Kegler, Dan McCaw, Danny McCaw, John McCaw, Adrienne Stein, Anthony Waichulis, Vincent Xeus