Borrego Springs Plein Air Invitational 2008 | March 16 - 22
Schedule Of Events
Artist orientation 11:00am - 12:00 noon at Borrego Art Institute.
Quick draw 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Locations: State Park Visitors Center: This is a wonderful location to familiarize your self with. The displays within will leave you realizing how geologically amazing this area is.
Borrego Valley Inn: a wonderful and gentle Southwest style Inn. Beautiful courtyard, Adobe walls and Southwest features.
Display and sales 4:00pm at Borrego Art Institute. Open to public
11 a.m. Outdoor Brunch at Double L Horse Ranch**
This is a wonderful equine location with Hostess Kay Levie who will be preparing a sumptuous Brunch using her wood fired Horno. From this location, a short quarter mile drive will take you to the historic Old Borego district. These are very picturesque buildings on what was once the original Borego town (note the one R in the old spelling).
**The Double L Ranch, will be a site available to artists all day. Facilities, unique painting opportunities and shade will be found on and near the property.
A full day off road adventure for artists to paint in remote settings of the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Features a catered lunch, two painting locations, an evening toast and a glorious sunset. Location California Overland Adventure.
We will be visiting some very beautiful areas with unique geological formations. Locations may vary depending on Wildflower blooms. Please return enclosed form with payment to secure participation. Limited seating.
6pm An Evening of Art and Style: Public Preview
Location: The Old Desert Club
This is an historic location recently rejuvenated through renovation. The Mid Century architecture will be inspiring to experience a desert era of timeless beauty.
The Old Desert Club is an Architectural Gem and a founding element in the design and intention of the Borrego Springs Community. Our Host John Scranton has graciously offered the grounds as a location for Artists to paint throughout the day. The views are magnificent and the building itself is a grand feature.
The property will soon be represented through Sothebys International MLS (view listing). This is a special opportunity to experience the past... made present.
DeAnza Country Club
4:30 pm Doors Open
5:30 pm Jean Stern, Executive Director Irvine Museum
Lecture: 100 years of Plein Air Painting: Traditional style with contemporary artists.
7:00 pm Hors D’eureves. Display/Sales Paintings. Book(s) Signing.
Tickets: $25/person. Includes Lecture, reception
Borrego Art Institute Paintings registered by 9a.m for Exhibition
9am to 12 Noon Paint Out at Christmas Circle Park: Farmers Market
5:30 pm Borrego Art Institute Gala Reception/ Gallery Opening/Awards, Awards Selection/Presentation, Book Sales/Signing
Borrego Art Institute Main Gallery Open to the Public 10 am to 5pm
Borrego Art Institute Main Gallery Open to the Public 10 am to 5pm
Participating Artists
| First Name | Last Mane | Web Site |
| Saim | Caglayan | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Rick J. | Delanty | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| John | Eagle | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Tom | Fagan | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Andrea | Gaye | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Julie | Halstead | No Site |
| Laurie | Hendricks | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Carolyn | Hesse-Low | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Catherine | Hill | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Debra | Huse | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Margaret | Jamison | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Mark | Kerckhoff | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Jeanne | LaRae | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Greg | LaRock | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Molly | Lipsher | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Terry | Masters | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Carole | Mayne | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Barbara | Nickerson | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Dot | Renshaw | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Grace | Schlesier | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Jeff | Sewell | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Michael | Situ | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| David | Solomon | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Terry | Thornsley | Visit Artist's Web Site |
| Beth | VanderVelde | No Site |
| Jan | Vandervelde | No Site |
Sponsors
- Art & Frame Co.
- Borrego Art Institute
- Borrego Chamber of Commerce
- Borrego Valley Inn
- California Overland
- de Anza Country Club
- Gourmet Outfitters
- Montesoro
- Southwest Art Magazine
- The Irvine Museum
Borrego Photo Gallery
Contact Us
Katalina Prince
Borrego Art Institute
Gallery: 760.767.5152


