2026 Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout

Quick Draw & Community Day

July 29, 2026​​

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​As part of our annual Plein Air Paintout event, we invite community members ages 14 and older to paint alongside our artists. ​Students under 18 will need parental permission and to complete the attached application. All painting media are acceptable.

 

This year's Quick Draw & Community Day will be along Encinal Ave. and one block either side from Sherman St. to Fernside Blvd. including the Aeolian Yacht Club. 

 

Orientation

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 10-11:30 am

Frank Bette Center for the Arts, 1601 Paru St. Alameda, CA. 

 

At the orientation will be a plein air demo. The following materials will be provided to student participants:

• 2 pieces of watercolor paper

• Basic watercolor starter set with paint and brushes

• Support surface for the paper

• Plastic containers for water

 

Quick Draw & Community Day

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

South Shore Center, 523 S Shore Center, Alameda, CA

 

• 8:30–9:00 am: Sign up at Neptune Court (near Daiso), South Shore Center

• 9:00 am–Noon: Paint

• Noon–1:00 pm: Drop off paintings

• 1:00–5:00 pm: SALE

• 5:00–5:30 pm: Pick up unsold artwork

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Quick Draw Sales

For $10 you can display and/or sell your framed artwork (plexiglass is preferred over glass, canvas finished edge is acceptable) at our Quick Draw Sale at South Shore Center. All sales go through Frank Bette Center for the Arts. Artists receive 60% and Frank Bette Center 40%.

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Important: Youth Participants (Under 18) Must Bring a Completed Application and Parental Consent​​

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​​Completed application is mandatory for student participants ages 14–18. Please print and bring this signed application to the orientation on July 28 or when registering for the Quick Draw & Community Day at South Shore Shopping Center on Wednesday, July 29, between 8:30–9:00.

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QUESTIONS

Margaret Fago, Chair, 2026 Frank Bette Plein Air Paintout

email: president@frankbettecenter.org

text: 510 332-6922

Frank Bette Center for the Arts

1601 Paru Street, Alameda, California 94501

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