South West Plein Air Painters 2017 Schedule Join members of OPAS, Art Club and Woman's Art Club of Cincinnati Enjoy cost free painting with the SWOPA Painters. We meet on Thursdays between 9:30 and 2:30 pm. Included are 7 dates for evening painting to include more artists. The "LAST THURSDAY NIGHTS" of the month we will paint from 4pm-8pm and meet after for dinner and socializing. Come to all or some, early or late as you find convenient and interesting. Many of us will paint rain or shine when shelter is available or nearby. *HAMILTON CO. PARK PERMIT REQUIRED! Check our Facebook page for updates and to stay in touch: www.facebook.com/South-West-Ohio-Plein-Air-Painters

APRIL LOCATION MEETING SPOT DETAILS 6 RABBIT HASH, KY Lower River Rd. off KY-18 W Quaint buildings, river views, K-9 Mayor 13 - OVERLOOK Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH Views of river, Kentucky, Twin Lakes, bridge, plantings 20 SHARON WOODS*- Horseshoe Falls 11450 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville, OH Creek, falls, wooded groves, quaint houses in view 27 SMALE PARK 100 Ted Berry Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202 NKY skyline, river, bridges, park scenery. 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Moerlein Lager Haus MAY

4 RIVERSIDE PARK GR Clark Park, Riverside Dr Covington, KY Cincy city view, mouth of Licking River, 19th Century architecture 11 GLENWOOD GARDENS* 10623 Springfield Pk. 45215 Gardens (peonies), overlook, creek, grasslands, lily pond 18 SCHMIDT FIELD & BOAT LAUNCH 2944 Humbert Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45226 River views, Dayton & Ft. Thomas 25 MT. ECHO PARK 381 Elberon Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205 City views, pavilion, picnic shelter, park settings 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Incline Public House JUNE 1 ST. ROSE CHURCH 2501 Riverside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Historic church, roses, East End views 8 THE ELMS FARM The Howards, 5600 Bethany Road, Mason, OH Mini donkeys, farm scenes, pond 15 MT. STORM PARK Clifton, 660 Lafayette, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Temple of Love, pavilion, Mill Creek Valley & UC views 22 3600 Observatory Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45208 Pavillion, gardens, overlook, rose arbors 29 MAINSTRASSE VILLAGE Goose Girl Fountain, W 6th & Main, Covington, KY Village square, clock tower, Goose Girl Fountain 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Frida 602 JULY 6 LOVELAND Nisbet Park, Railroad Ave., Loveland, OH 45140 Park, Little Miami River, bike trail, railroad bridge 13 CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER Matt’s Pond, 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH $9 FEE Woods, lakes, prairies, Victorian house & barn, log house 20 FT. LIBERTY & WETLANDS PARKS 6845 Van Gorden Road, Liberty Twp. OH Playground, hilltop vista, ponds with lotus (Lesourdsville-West Chester Rd) 27 GLENDALE- Village Square Willow & Greenville Aves, Glendale, OH 45246 Train station, gazebo, shady beautiful sidestreets, shops 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Meritage (old Iron Horse Inn) AUGUST 3 THE OXBOW PRESERVE Walnut Street off US 50, near Lawrenceburg, IN Wetlands, prairie, ponds, flooded river bottoms 10 PIATT PARK Garfield Place (8th St, between Vine & Elm) Cin. OH Benches, statuary, plantings, historic church, library 17 WASHINGTON PARK 1230 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 Playground, splash pad, bandstand & event lawn, Music Hall & CCPA views 24 VINOKLET WINERY 11069 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45252 Winery, pond, vineyards, stunning view of Great Miami valley 31 MT. ADAMS Square at St. Gregory & Pavillion, Cincinnati, OH City skyline, rooftops, historic church & monastery view 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Mt. Adams Bar & Grill SEPTEMBER 7 OLD CONEY ISLAND 6201 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45230 Amusemnet rides, games of chance, Moonlight Gardens, river views 14 LINDNER PARK McCullough NP, 2726 Cypress Way, Norwood, OH Stately home, garden, wooded grounds, old pool & dressing cabins 21 GORMAN HERITAGE FARM 10050 Reading Rd. 45241 (behind BSA office) Gardens, barns, farm fields & animals 28 GLENWOOD GARDENS* 10623 Springfield Pk. 45215 Gardens, Cotswolds like vista, creek, lily pond 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Century Inn OCTOBER 5 FT. ANCIENT Ft Ancient River Access, 5701 SR 350, Oregonia Little Miami River, canoe livery, old stone inn, Ft Ancient on hill top 12 FERNBANK PARK* 50 Thornton Ave, Saylor Park, Cincinnati, OH 45233 River views, old dam buildings, indian statue 19 SPRING GROVE CEMETERY 4521 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45232 Historic cemetery, arboretum, lakes, gardens, monuments 26 SHARON WOODS*- Harbor 11450 Lebanon Rd. Sharonville, OH 45241 Lake, dam, wooded groves, village 4-8 PM LAST THURSDAY dinner @ Silver Spring House or Blue Goose s