July Paintouts
Saturday, July 5, 9:00 am, Irvine Regional Park, Orange
After the $3 entry at the gate, make an immediate right and follow the 10 mph road past the lake and train down to the jog, and go past that down to the last Parking lot P. Park there and walk farther down on the road around the corner to paint the hillside and meadows and some fall colored trees. Restrooms near.
July Paint Out in Avalon, Catalina
Paint Catalina Island
with Kymberlee Stanley
July 9th
Join SOCALPAPA member Kymberlee Stanley in Avalon, Catalina for a day of painting in and around Avalon.
To participate in this paint out, you must take the Catalina Express 8:15am boat from Long Beach. Kymberlee will meet our group at the ferry landing in Avalon upon arrival at approximately 9:30am.
She will have planned locations for the group to paint as well as recommended additional locations for people to go paint on their own. Return departure times from Avalon to Long Beach are 3:55pm, 6:30pm and 7:45pm.
If you intend to go, it is your responsibility to book your reservation on Catalina Express (www.catalinaexpress.com).
Lunch will be on your own (but Kymberlee will specify a restaurant where she plans to have lunch).
RSVP required here:
RSVP here for 7/9/2025
Friday, July 11,
No paint location today, it's our Back Bay and OC Parks Juried show, bring in your entries to the Muth Center and help set up the grids and lights if you have time.
Saturday, July 12
No paint location today, it’s time for the Back Bay Quick Draw, at the Muth, 8:00 am—1:30
Friday, July 18 Awards night at the Muth
Saturday, July 19, and Sunday July 20.
Back Bay Display Show and Sale weekend at the Muth Center.
Friday, July 25, 9:00 am, Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point
Go S on PCH a mile from Crown Valley Parkway. On the right see the sign by the Ritz Calton Resort driveway, and look for the entry way by the fake lighthouse. Park in the lot down close to the pay kiosk and walk down under the tunnel to the beach. Views South towards The Ritz Carlton cliff or North down the beach. Restrooms by the path near the beach.