PAG Plein Air

SEP 8, 5–7PM

Located at the northern end of Bristol Ferry Road at Bayview Avenue, the Bristol Ferry Town Common was established on March 12, 1714, by the Portsmouth Town Committee. This 1.5-acre space was originally used by farmers and others to keep their livestock and other goods while waiting for the ferry to Bristol. This historic common is currently maintained as a public park, with great views of Mount Hope Bay. Enjoy the views as you paint at this well kept Portsmouth secret spot.
MAP789 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth RI

• SEP 15 Switch to 4pm start. Sachuest Point goldenrod fields, Middletown
• SEP 22 Rocky Brook Orchard, Middletown
• SEP 29 The Narrows, Bristol
• OCT 6 Third Beach, Middletown
• OCT 13 Quonset View Farm off Middle Road, pumpkin patch, Portsmouth. TBC
• OCT 20 Surfers End, Second Beach, Middletown
• OCT 27 Ragged Island Brewery, Portsmouth. End of Season Gathering RAIN OR SHINE

AUG 25, 5–7PM

Across the bay from Newport’s Fort Adams, Fort Wetherill is a former coastal defense battery and training camp. On the left side of the most Eastern access road, we have a view of Newport Harbor. On the right, an inlet with large granite outcroppings and a tidal cove. At the Southern point, we can see the mouth of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. There is an easy parking area at the center of all three of these. Look for the flag!

MAP3 Fort Wetherill Rd, Jamestown, RI

AUG 18, 5–7PM

Today we’re painting at Stone Bridge and Teddy’s Beach in Portsmouth. The public lot was once the road that took drivers across Stone Bridge. The Bridge no longer crosses over, but there is a section for fishing.

Teddy’s Beach is the crescent shaped shoreline adjacent to Stone Bridge. Look out to Tiverton Harbor with boats and historic homes to the East.

Up Point Road just a bit is a small bridge that overlooks Blue Bill Cove with gorgeous views looking West.

MAP15 Point Rd, Portsmouth, RI

AUG 11, 5–7PM

Often referred to as the gem of our State Parks System, Colt State Park offers panoramic view of Narragansett Bay, hiking trails, miles of paved bike paths and open fields. Boasting 464 acres, the entire western edge borders on open waters of the bay.

Take the loop around to the car park next to Chapel by the Sea. This is next to a working restroom, and it is central to all the views. The building is a great subject, as are the mature trees and stonewall lined roadways. We can see Narragansett Bay and distant views of the marsh and stone bridge nearby. As the sun gets low, deer come out to graze along forest edges

MAPColt Drive, Bristol, RI

AUG 4, 5–7PM

Valley Park is a large open space of more than 40 acres, designed with plantings and winding walking trails. The landscape design consists of planting beds with islands of trees among natural vegetation. For many years a tree and shrub nursery, it’s now a public park with walking trails and views of the valley with a tributary that leads to Easton’s Pond, Newport. Beyond that is First Beach. Maybe we will spy a view of the pond. Leashed dogs are welcome.

MAPO’Neil Blvd, Middletown, RI

JUL 28, 5–7PM

Formerly a quarry that supplied the granite for many of the Newport mansions. Now a 75-acre woodland park and nature preserve, with trails, wildlife, granite boulders, ravines, red swamp maples and quaking aspens.

MAPPark along Hazard Rd, Newport, RI

JUL 21, 5–7PM

Coastal neighborhood with boats, beaches, marshes, creeks, even some small waterfalls.

MAP933 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth, RI

JUL 14, 5–7PM

Beavertail offers some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline. Paint this pristine landscape from one of four overlooks, walk the rocky coastline, or feature the third-oldest lighthouse in America.

MAPBeavertail Road, Jamestown, RI

JUL 7, 5–7PM

Wildlife preserve along the Sakonnet River, with sea birds, wild flowers, marshes, rocky beaches, bridges, water views.

MAP697 Seapowet Ave, Tiverton, RI

JUN 30, 5–7PM

Wild gardens, pond, windmill.

MAP2009 W Main Rd, Middletown, RI

JUN 16, 5–7PM

Glen Manor House and Gardens, fields, water views.

MAP3 Frank Coelho Dr, Portsmouth, RI

JUN 9, 5–7PM

Sculptures, gardens, trees, buildings, ice cream.

MAP3850 Main Road, Tiverton, RI

JUN 2, 5–7PM

Colonial streetscapes, views through to water.

MAPWater Street & Baker Street, Warren, RI

MAY 26, 5–7PM

Rocks, surf, water or ruined buildings on trails. Lookout Tower.

MAPBrenton Point, Ocean Ave, Newport, RI

MAY 19, 5–7PM

Harbor, trees, waterfront, docks.

MAP125 Wellington Ave, Newport, RI

MAY 12, 5–7PM

Apple, quince, pear orchard in blossom, farm buildings, gazebo, beehives.

MAP997 Wapping Road, Middletown, RI

MAY 5, 5–7PM

Paint this historic home and scenic grounds. Avenue of trees, stone walls, colonial house, polo fields, horses, barns.

MAP121 Linden Lane, Portsmouth

APR 28, 4–6PM

Industrial, boat docks and ramps, water reflections.

MAP169 Riverside Drive, Tiverton

APR 21, 4–6PM

Salt marsh, shoreline, beaches, habitat.

MAP769 Sachuest Point Rd, Middletown