The AlFrescoes are a group of artists who meet every Friday morning, rain or shine, somewhere around Victoria BC. We show up to paint around 9am and gather at noon to show each other our paintings (optional).There are no membership requirements, no fees, and minimal organization. Everyone is welcome to join in on the paint outs. If you wish to receive the next posting in your email please Follow by Email. Otherwise just check here for our next location.
Tuesday, 25 December 2018
Friday December 28 - Lime Bay Park
Ekamowir omo Alfrescoes! This Friday, December 28 2018, we will be painting at Lime Bay Park in Esquimalt. A map of the location can be found here . The Songhees Walkway runs through the park, and the E&N Victoria Roundhouse site is just to the north. There is lots of 2 hour parking along the street. We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the entrance to Lime Bay Park off Catherine St/Kimta Rd (see map). Spinnakers Brewpub is close by if you feel like lunch or a sneaky bathroom break.
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Friday December 21 - Red Barn Market (W. Saanich Rd)
Tialli Alfrescoes! On Friday December 21 2018, we will be painting at the Red Barn Market on W. Saanich Road and surrounding area. If you do not want to paint at the market itself, you can try the intersection of Wallace Drive and W. Saanich Road (just north of the market). This location offers plenty of farmland scenery. A map can be found here . We'll meet at the market at 12:00 Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Monday, 17 December 2018
Friday January 4 - Willows Beach
Yá'át'ééh Alfrescoes and Happy New Year!! This Friday January 4 2019, we are painting at Willows Beach in Oak Bay (map here ). We will meet at noon on the beach next to the parking lot for our Show'n'Tell.
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Friday December 14 - Beacon Hill Park
Ne y windiga Alfrescoes! This Friday December 14 2018, we will be painting at Beacon Hill Park (directions here ). A full map of the park can be viewed here. Washrooms can be found along Bridge Way.
We will meet (for our Show'n'Tell) at Noon in the parking lot at the corner of Beacon Hill Loop and Circle Drive (red circle in image below).
We will meet (for our Show'n'Tell) at Noon in the parking lot at the corner of Beacon Hill Loop and Circle Drive (red circle in image below).
Wednesday, 5 December 2018
Friday December 7 - Viaduct Flats and Christmas Potluck
Manahúú Alfrescoes. This Friday December 7 2018, we will be painting at Viaduct Flats and/or on Gwen and Bob's property. Parking can be found at the Viaduct Flats parking lot, near the intersection of Viaduct Avenue and Interurban Road ( here is a map of the location).
Our Christmas Potluck is hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave) just up the street. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group. See you all there.
Our Christmas Potluck is hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave) just up the street. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group. See you all there.
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Friday November 30 - Kings Pond - Cedar Hill Golf Course
Sain baina uu Alfrescoes. This Friday November 30 2018, we will be painting at Kings Pond, at the north end of the Cedar Hill Golf Course. There is parking along Ascot Road. Click here for a map.
It's almost here! Our Christmas Potluck this year will be next Friday, December 7 2018, and it will be hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave). We will be painting at Viaduct Flats that day, which is just down the street from Gwen and Bob's. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group.
Notice: Alfrescoes Christmas Potluck
It's almost here! Our Christmas Potluck this year will be next Friday, December 7 2018, and it will be hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave). We will be painting at Viaduct Flats that day, which is just down the street from Gwen and Bob's. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group.
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
Friday November 23 - Fickle Fig Farm
Bungiurnu Alfrescoes! This Friday November 23 2018, we will be painting at Fickle Fig Farm. Directions to the location can be found here . I know this group is always respectful of people's property, but the owners have asked us to take extra care around the property.
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Friday November 16 - Olympic View Golf Course
Gwe’ Alfrescoes. This Friday November 16 2018, we will be painting at the Olympic View Golf Course. Directions to the golf course can be found here . Check in at the golf shop and Katrina will direct you to a good painting location. There is some covered space available if it's raining. Be mindful of the golfers and stay off the greens. We will have our Show'n'Tell at 12:00, and we will meet downstairs under the deck.
Notice: Alfrescoes Christmas Potluck
Our Christmas Potluck this year will be on Friday, December 7 2018, and it will be hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave). We will be painting at Viaduct Flats that day, which is just down the street from Gwen and Bob's. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group.
Tuesday, 6 November 2018
Friday November 9 - Esquimalt Gorge Park
Bonzur Alfrescoes! This Friday November 9 2018, we will be painting at Esquimalt Gorge Park, off Tillicum Road (map here ). We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. See you there.
Notice: Alfrescoes Christmas Potluck
It's that time of year again! Our Christmas Potluck this year will be on Friday, December 7 2018, and it will be hosted by Gwen and Bob Langford (478 Viaduct Ave). We will be painting at Viaduct Flats that day, which is just down the street from Gwen and Bob's. The Potluck will begin after painting around 12:00 to 12:30. Bring something yummy to share with the group.
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
Friday November 2 - Government House
Io̧kwe aolep Alfrescoes. Our next paint-out (Friday November 2 2018) will be at Government House (1401 Rockland Street). There is limited parking at the House but if you drive up and go past the house, take the left driveway. There is plenty of parking at the bottom. Click here for a map.
We can meet at noon in the glass gazebo for our Show'n'Tell, located in the front gardens (circled in red in the image below).
We can meet at noon in the glass gazebo for our Show'n'Tell, located in the front gardens (circled in red in the image below).
Tuesday, 23 October 2018
Friday October 26 - Goldstream Park
Tēnā koutou Alfrescoes. This Friday October 26 2018, we will be painting at Goldstream Park. The map showing the location can be found here . We will meet after at 12:00 for our Show'n'Tell in the main parking lot under the picnic table enclosure.
Tuesday, 16 October 2018
Friday October 19 - High Oaks Farm
Hawn Alfrescoes! This Friday October 19 2018, we will be painting around the High Oaks Farm area. A map for this location can be found here . You can park along Granville Ave or Hastings St (depending on what you want to paint). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell along Granville Ave, near the entrance to High Oaks Farm (marked in yellow on the map).
Tuesday, 9 October 2018
Friday October 12 - Ross Bay
Assalaamu Alaikum Alfrescoes! This Friday October 12 2018, we will be painting at Ross Bay (directions here ). The Ross Bay Cemetery is here with some lovely monuments, paths, trees, etc. We also have access to the shoreline across Dallas Road. We'll meet for our Show'n'Tell at Noon near the Cemetery washroom area at the corner of Dallas Road and Memorial Crescent. See you there.
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
Friday October 5 - Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - South
Moghrey mie Alfrescoes. This Friday October 5 2018, we will be painting at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - South (location here ). The map shows the parking lot we can use along Beaver Lake Road. We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell near the parking lot.
Tuesday, 25 September 2018
Friday September 28 - Michell's Farm
Jeeka, ma chi uula Alfrescoes. We are off to Michell's Farm Market this week, Friday September 28 2018. It's pumpkin time again.
Please don't use the front parking lot of Michell's Farm Market Store as this could inconvenience their customers. There is also parking along the road. Please don't park in any of the farm fields as it could cause damage. A map of the location can be found here .
We will meet behind the market at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Please don't use the front parking lot of Michell's Farm Market Store as this could inconvenience their customers. There is also parking along the road. Please don't park in any of the farm fields as it could cause damage. A map of the location can be found here .
We will meet behind the market at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
Friday September 21 - Swan Lake
Manao ahoana e Alfrescoes. This Friday September 21 2018, we are heading to the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary.
Directions to the parking lot can be found here . We'll meet in the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Directions to the parking lot can be found here . We'll meet in the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Friday September 15 - Clover Point Park
Pranam Alfrescoes. This Friday September 15 2018, we will be painting at Clover Point Park (a map can be found here ). We will meet at noon for our Show'n'Tell, on the Clover Point parking loop. See you there.
Tuesday, 4 September 2018
Friday September 7 - Frank Mitchell's Farm
Mííyu Alfrescoes. This Friday September 7 2018, we will be returning to Frank Mitchell's farm in Metchosin. There's parking and facilities and everyone is welcome. The address is 530 Witty Beach Road (map here ). Please remember to close gates behind you so the animals don't wander. Note that the Pig Barn will not be accessible at this time. We'll meet near the house at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 28 August 2018
Friday August 31 - Frank Mitchell's Farm
Buoris Alfrescoes. This Friday August 31 2018, we will be painting at Frank Mitchell's farm in Metchosin. There's parking and facilities and everyone is welcome. The address is 530 Witty Beach Road (map here ). Please remember to close gates behind you so the animals don't wander. We'll meet near the house at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 21 August 2018
Friday August 24 - Beaver Lake Ponds
Ka jambo Alfrescoes. This Friday August 24 2018, we will be painting at the Beaver Lake Ponds. We will meet at the old barn off of Glencoe Drive at Noon for our Show'n'Tell (red square in the image below). Here are the directions for this location.
The image below provides another view of the location.
The image below provides another view of the location.
Tuesday, 14 August 2018
Friday August 17 - Mount Douglas Park
Muli mutya Alfrescoes! This Friday August 17 2018, we will be painting at Mount Douglas Park. Directions can be found here . We'll meet at the picnic tables at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 7 August 2018
Friday August 10 - Saxe Point Park
Mlumeleng Alfrescoes! This Friday August 10 2018, we are painting at Saxe Point Park in Esquimalt. Directions to Saxe Point can be found here . We'll meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 31 July 2018
Friday August 3 - Cattle Point
Sveikas Alfrescoes. This Friday August 3 2018, we are painting at Cattle Point, off Beach Drive (click here for map). We will meet at Noon in the main parking lot for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 24 July 2018
Friday July 27 - Albert Head Lagoon
Mbote na bino Alfrescoes. This Friday, July 27 2018, we will be painting at Albert Head Lagoon Regional Park. Directions to this location can be found by clicking here . Parking is at the end of Delgada Road. We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Note: The 2018 Stinking Fish Studio Tour will be on in Metchosin at this time, with Frank Mitchell participating at 580 Witty Beach Road (Studio 580).
Note: The 2018 Stinking Fish Studio Tour will be on in Metchosin at this time, with Frank Mitchell participating at 580 Witty Beach Road (Studio 580).
Tuesday, 17 July 2018
Friday July 20 - McNeill Bay
Xela do ǩaobate Alfrescoes! This Friday, July 20 2018, we will be painting at McNeill Bay, located along Beach Drive in Oak Bay. Directions to this location can be found here . We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell, on the beach across from St. Patrick Street.
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
Friday July 13 - Tower Point Metchosin
Sveiki Alfrescoes. This Friday July 13 2018, we'll be painting at Tower Point in Metchosin. (location map here ) We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 3 July 2018
Friday July 6 - McMorran Park
Salvete Alfrescoes! This Friday July 6 2018, we will be painting at McMorran Park along Cordova Bay Road in Saanich. Park and beach access is south of the Beach House Restaurant. Directions to this location is found here . You can park in the lot opposite the park (see map). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the beach in front of the park.
Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Friday June 29 - Rainbow Park
Hau Alfrescoes! This Friday, June 29 2018, we will be painting in and around Rainbow Park in Vic West, along the Songhees Walkway (map here ). Access and parking is available at the end of both Robert Street and Russell Street. We will meet near the Songhees Walkway at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 19 June 2018
Friday June 22 - Portage Park
Salamatsyzdarby! Alfrescoes. This Friday, June 22 2018, we will be painting in and around Portage Park in View Royal (map here ). Public washrooms are available near the entrance to the park, behind the 4 Mile Pub and View Royal Town Hall. We will meet near the beach (Thetis Cove) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 12 June 2018
Friday June 15 - Art in the Barn Gallery
Sillaw Alfrescoes. This Friday, June 15 2018, we will be painting in and around the Art in the Barn Gallery (4578 Hughes Rd), off of Interurban Road (map here ). This location has been requested by Charlotte Haggart. We are welcome to use the washrooms in the gallery but it is requested that we only drive into the gallery to drop our painting equipment off and then drive back out to park along the road (Hughes Rd and Glendower Rd), leaving the parking lot for gallery customers. We will meet in front of the gallery at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 5 June 2018
Friday June 8 - Beacon Hill Park
Rojbash Alfrescoes! This Friday June 8 2018, we will be painting at Beacon Hill Park
Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Friday June 1 - Esquimalt Lagoon, Coburg Peninsula
!kao Alfrescoes. This Friday June 1 2018, we will be painting at the Equimalt Lagoon, along the Coburg Peninsula (map here ). For our Show'n'Tell, we will meet at Noon at the bridge, near the north end of the peninsula. Public washrooms are available at the south end of the peninsula.
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
Friday May 25 - Lime Bay Park
Annyeong-Hasimnikka Alfrescoes! This Friday, May 25 2018, we will be painting at Lime Bay Park in Esquimalt. A map of the location can be found here . The Songhees Walkway runs through the park, and the E&N Victoria Roundhouse site is just to the north. There is lots of 2 hour parking along the street. We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the entrance to Lime Bay Park off Catherine St/Kimta Rd (see map). Spinnakers Brewpub is close by if you feel lunch or a sneaky bathroom break.
The Coast Collective takes a 30% Commission on sales.
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 1:00 (correction) and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
The Coast Collective takes a 30% Commission on sales.
Wednesday, 16 May 2018
Friday May 18 - Saanichton Bay Park
Kam na bane ni Mauri Alfrescoes. This Friday, May 18 2018, we will be painting at Saanichton Bay Park (map here ). Parking is available on a side street, just off Mt. Newton Cross Road (see below, labelled "park access road"). We will meet at the parking area at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 1:00 (correction) and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
Tuesday, 8 May 2018
Friday May 11 - Banfield Park
Ayukîi Alfrescoes! On Friday May 11 2018, we will be painting in Banfield Park, located in Vic West. A map to the location can be found by clicking here . We'll meet near the main parking lot (near the Vic West Community Centre) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
Use the Alfrescoes 2018 Art Show - Name Tags form when submitting your work.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 1:00 (correction) and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Tuesday, 1 May 2018
Friday May 4 - Playfair Park
Waa gwaan Kamusta Alfrescoes! On Friday May 4 2018, we will be painting at Playfair Park. A map to the location can be found by clicking here . We'll meet near the main parking lot (off Rock Street) at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 1:00 (correction) and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Wednesday, 25 April 2018
Friday April 27 - Mount Tolmie
Míyaxwen Alfrescoes! This Friday April 27 2018, we are painting at Mount Tolmie Park. Directions can be found here .
We will meet at 12:00 for our Show'n'Tell near the picnic tables (area highlighted in image below).
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
We will meet at 12:00 for our Show'n'Tell near the picnic tables (area highlighted in image below).
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 1:00 (correction) and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Friday April 20 - Goldfinch Road
Dia Dhaoibh Alfrescoes! This Friday April 20 2018, we will be painting at the end of Goldfinch Road near Esquimalt Lagoon (map here ). We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the location indicated on the map.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 10:00 and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Tuesday, 10 April 2018
Friday April 13 - Oak Bay Marina
Pyeri Peivi Alfrescoes. This Friday April 13 2018, we will be heading to the Oak Bay Marina (map here ). We will meet at noon in Queens Park for our Show'n'Tell.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 10:00 and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Tuesday, 3 April 2018
Friday April 6 - Chinatown
Kedụ Alfrescoes. This Friday April 6 2018, we are painting in the area around Capital Iron and Chinatown. A map can be found here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon by Opus.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 10:00 and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Tuesday, 27 March 2018
Friday March 30 - Heritage Acres (Saanich Historical Artifacts Society)
Salama Alaikum Alfrescoes. This Friday March 30 2018, we'll be painting at Heritage Acres in Saanich. There are old buildings, farm equipment, a lily pond and a train track. Parking is free, however they rely on donations to keep the place up, so please put something in the donations box. A map for this location can be found here . The gates open at 9:00.
We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell under the covered picnic area.
We will meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell under the covered picnic area.
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
Friday March 23 - Craigdarroch Castle
Aluu AlFrescoes!. This Friday March 23 2018, we are painting around Craigdarroch Castle. A map showing directions to the Castle can be found by clicking here .
There is some parking on site, however, please do not overfill the lot. Leave 10 spots for regular Castle visitors. There is street parking as well. Unfortunately, there are no public washrooms available to us in the Castle, but there is a Shell gas station at Fort and Yates, at the end of Joan Crescent.
We will meet at the Southwest corner of the parking lot at Noon (see image below) for our Show'n'Tell.
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
There is some parking on site, however, please do not overfill the lot. Leave 10 spots for regular Castle visitors. There is street parking as well. Unfortunately, there are no public washrooms available to us in the Castle, but there is a Shell gas station at Fort and Yates, at the end of Joan Crescent.
We will meet at the Southwest corner of the parking lot at Noon (see image below) for our Show'n'Tell.
Notice: AlFrescoes 2018 Show
The AlFrescoes 2018 Show will be held at the Coast Collective Gallery from May 16 to May 27, 2018. This show is funded by funds given to us by Peter Crowe.
- Volunteers are to arrive at the show on Monday 14 at 9:30
- Painting drop off is Monday May 14 between 10:00 and 12:00
- Paintings will be hung Monday May 14 between 12:00 and 2:00
- Opening Reception is Saturday May 19 between 10:00 and 3:00 (You can bring some goodies)
- Show take down is on Sunday May 27 between 5:00 and 5:30
What art can be entered into the show?
Each artist can enter 2 paintings into the show. To qualify to enter the show, the artist must have painted once with the AlFrescoes during the last year and half. The paintings being enter must be Plein Air paintings but they do not have to be painted with the AlFrescoes.
If you would like to volunteer to:
a) work at the receiving of paintings or,
b) if you would like to help hang the show,
then email Jim McFarland at jcmcfarland@telus.net
Tuesday, 13 March 2018
Friday March 16 - St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church Metchosin
Khaírete! Alfrescoes! This Friday March 16 2018, we will be painting on the grounds of the historic St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, in Metchosin.
Directions to the location can be found here . We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the church grounds.
Directions to the location can be found here . We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell on the church grounds.
Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Friday March 9 - Cedar Hill Rec Centre
Buiti binafi Alfrescoes! This Friday March 9 2018, we will be painting at the Cedar Hill Recreation Center (a map of the location can be found here ).
On the south side of the parking lot, there is a treed area surrounding a small creek. And behind the centre, is the golf course. We will meet back in the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
On the south side of the parking lot, there is a treed area surrounding a small creek. And behind the centre, is the golf course. We will meet back in the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Friday March 2 - Red Barn Market (W. Saanich Rd)
Tervist Alfrescoes! On Friday March 2 2018, we will be painting at the Red Barn Market on W. Saanich Road and surrounding area. If you do not want to paint at the market itself, you can try the intersection of Wallace Drive and W. Saanich Road (just north of the market). The site offers plenty of farmland scenery. A map can be found here . We'll meet at the market at 12:00 Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 20 February 2018
Friday February 23 - Esquimalt Gorge Park
Kuzu zangpo la Alfrescoes! This Friday February 23 2018, we will be painting at Esquimalt Gorge Park, off Tillicum Road (map here ). We will meet near the parking lot at Noon for our Show'n'Tell. See you there.
Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Friday February 16 - Macaulay Point Park
Tanisi Alfrescoes. On Friday February 16 2018, we will be painting at Macaulay Point Park in Esquimalt (map here ). We will meet at the picnic tables at 12:00 Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 6 February 2018
Friday February 9 - Elk Lake Hamsterly Beach
Chôm Rab Suôr Alfrescoes! On Friday February 9 2018, we will be painting at Hamsterly Beach on Elk Lake. Hamsterly Beach is located on the northeast corner of the lake. Parking is along Hamsterly Road. A map to the location can be found by clicking here . We'll meet along the beach parking area, across from the Capital Cat Clinic at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 30 January 2018
Friday February 2 - Ogden Point
Sälemetsiz be? Alfrescoes! This Friday, February 2 2018, we will be painting at Ogden Point (map here ). There are facilities, parking, and a place to buy coffee. We'll meet at Noon outside the Breakwater Cafe for our Show'n'Tell.
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
Friday January 26 - Olympic View Golf Course
Witéjtaż Alfrescoes. This Friday January 26 2018, we will be painting at the Olympic View Golf Course. Directions to the golf course can be found here . Check in at the golf shop and Katrina will direct you to a good painting location. There is some covered space available if it's raining. Be mindful of the golfers and stay off the greens. We will have our Show'n'Tell at 12:00, but since this is our first visit to this location, we'll organize the meeting place on site.
Tuesday, 16 January 2018
Friday January 19 - Thetis Lake
Mendvt Alfrescoes. This Friday January 19 2017, we will be painting at Thetis Lake. There is lots of parking, with a short walk to the lake. Directions to this location can be found here . We will have our Show'n'Tell at Noon at the Thetis Lake Main Beach (see map).
Wednesday, 10 January 2018
Friday January 12 - Lime Bay Park
Godaw Alfrescoes! This Friday, January 12 2018, we will be painting at Lime Bay Park in Esquimalt. A map of the location can be found here . The Songhees Walkway runs through the park, and the E&N Victoria Roundhouse site is just to the north. There is lots of 2 hour parking along the street. We'll meet at Noon for our Show'n'Tell at the entrance to Lime Bay Park off Catherine St/Kimta Rd (see map). Spinnakers Brewpub is close by if you feel lunch or a sneaky bathroom break.
Wednesday, 3 January 2018
Friday January 5 - Belfry Theatre
Puiznu Alfrescoes! This Friday January 5 2018, we are heading to the Belfry Theatre (location here ). We'll meet at the gazebo in front of the Belfry at Noon for our Show'n'Tell.
There is Free Parking around the Belfry during the day. Please use the street parking indicated on the map below (marked in red). Do not park in the Victoria High School parking lot (shown in black below), as that parking lot is reserved, and your car will be towed.
There is Free Parking around the Belfry during the day. Please use the street parking indicated on the map below (marked in red). Do not park in the Victoria High School parking lot (shown in black below), as that parking lot is reserved, and your car will be towed.
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