Plein Air Painting Meetup

Plein Air Painting Meetup

Join us for a fun-filled morning of painting in the great outdoors at the Deering Estate! Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this event is perfect for unleashing your creativity and connecting with fellow art enthusiasts.

At our Plein Air Painting Meetup, you'll have the opportunity to capture the stunning beauty of nature in your artwork. The Deering Estate's picturesque surroundings provide the ideal backdrop for your masterpieces.

Bring your own art supplies and set up your easel on the lush grounds. Feel the warm sun on your face as you paint alongside other talented artists. Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and serene atmosphere that only plein air painting can offer.

Don't worry if you're new to plein air painting – this event is open to all skill levels. Cabrera-Garcia will provide demonstrations as well as personal coaching to help you use your observational skills. He will share tips about equipment, how to approach working in the field, and how to select a spot.

So, mark your calendars for this exciting event at the Deering Estate! Join us for a morning of creativity, community, and the joy of painting outdoors. We can't wait to see your artistic talents shine!

EVENT DETAILS:

Meets most Mondays from October through February (Organizer reserves th right to cancel or replace a date).

*For alternative dates or to arrange other sessions, please contact the instructor directly at:

andrescabreraart@gmail.com

9 am - 12 pm

Bring your own materials of choice.

All skill levels welcomed.

$ 30 per session, per person.

Bilingual in English and Spanish.

I NCLUDES:

Entrance to the Estate for the day (Meet the organizer at Main Gate at 9 am).

Three hours of coached painting.

Guided nature walk at 12:30 pm (Please sign for nature walk at Main Gate at 10 am).

About the Artist

Andres Cabrera-Garcia is a Cuban-born artist who has lived and worked in Cuba, Spain, and the United States. Cabrera-Garcia’s work explores identity, place, and belonging as it relates to the genre of landscape, the process of oil painting, and the materiality of the painting medium. Landscapes in their native beauty, their transformation from natural to urban, and their steering away from pristine states are recurrent themes in his work. Exhibitions within this theme include Krome Avenue: Paintings by Andres Cabrera in 2019 and Outside of Cuba, contemporary art in Switzerland in 2018. He won 3rd place in the 8th Edition of the Paint-me Miami competition in 2019.

About the Deering Estate

The Deering Estate preserves the 1920s era Miami estate of Charles Deering, Chicago industrialist, early preservationist, environmentalist, art collector, philanthropist and first chairman of the International Harvester Company. The Deering Estate is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. From canoe tours to butterfly walks and guided museum tours, the Deering Estate has diverse activities for the whole family to enjoy! The Deering Estate is located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami.

The Deering Estate offers complementary exhibition viewing nights, highlighting a variety of contemporary, historic, and visiting exhibitions inside the historic homes. Come and experience the #ArtsAtDeering. Exhibition Evenings are free of charge and offer the public a chance to interact with artists and curators and to experience a variety of exhibit tours and talks.

About the Deering Estate Foundation

For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, The Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering's cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c) 3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.