Hilltown Plein Air Painters
Massachusetts Landscape Painters: Organized in 2003, the Hilltown Plein Air Painters explore and paint sites throughout Western Massachusetts and beyond. While their media and style are widely diverse, they unite in the pleasure of painting out of doors, celebrating the beauty of the local landscape.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Monday, December 19, 2011
Member Exhibit: December 2011
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Agawam Library Competition
| High Head Sunset, Pastel by Susanne Personette |
Placed First in Pastels at the Third Annual Agawam Library Competition.
FRIENDS OF THE AGAWAM PUBLIC 3RD ANNUAL JURIED ART SHOW
November 1-November 29. Paul Leveille of Holyoke earned the Juror’s Choice award. First place category winners are: Acrylic - Jill Abele Butcher.
Pastel - Susanne Personette
Watercolor - Art Scholz
Oil - Edward Mead
Other Media - Frances Graziani
There will be an Awards Reception on Friday, November 11th from 7:00-9:00 for the public to meet the artists. Music and light refreshments will be provided.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
HPAP Group Calendar 2012
Calendar Images, 2012
January: Natalie Birrell
February: Mary Montague
March: Anne Kusiak
April: Susanne Personette
May: Mary Montague
June: Steve Sneider
July: Jackie Brodeur
August: Alma LaFrance
September: Carol Chandler
October: Carol Chandler
November: Jo-Ann Denehey
December: Mary Jo Litchard
The calendar is 8 1/2 x 11: Spiral bound
Daily spaces large enough to make notes in...
"Too pretty to use..," my sister says...
January: Natalie Birrell
February: Mary Montague
March: Anne Kusiak
April: Susanne Personette
May: Mary Montague
June: Steve Sneider
July: Jackie Brodeur
August: Alma LaFrance
September: Carol Chandler
October: Carol Chandler
November: Jo-Ann Denehey
December: Mary Jo Litchard
The calendar is 8 1/2 x 11: Spiral bound
Daily spaces large enough to make notes in...
"Too pretty to use..," my sister says...
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Members participate in 2011 Blandford Fair Art Show
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Group Exhibit: Southwest Plein Air
" Southwest Landscapes",
a group show of the Hilltown Plein Air Painters
Westhampton Public Library
| Sandia Peaks, 14x16 Oil by Carol Chandler Click here for more of our South West Images |
| Sandia Peaks by Jackie Brodeur |
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| Sandia Peaks, 9x12 Oil by Alma LaFrance |
| Sandia Peaks, WC by Natalie Birrell |
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| Sandia Arroya by Susanne Personette |
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
Plein air Painting from the seat of a Kayak
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| Jo Ann Denehey |
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| Mary Jo Litchard |
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| Jackie Brodeur and Mary Montague |
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Posted August 5th: Member Exhibit: S. Ewing
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Hilltown Arts Festival
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Paint Out in New Mexico June 1-7
| Two photos of the Hilltown Plein Air Painters in New Mexico: Top Photo: Mary Jo, Jackie, Natalie, Alma, Mary, Carol (leaning), Susanne and Karin. In the High Desert after a painting session: Jackie Brodeur, Mary Montague, Carol Chandler, Susanne Personette, Natalie Birrell, Alma LaFrance, Karin Cook and Mary Jo Litchard Click HERE for More Photos of New Mexic |
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Friday, May 6, 2011
Group Show Reception: Westhampton, MA
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| Alma LaFrance, Natalie Birrell, Carol Chandler, Jackie Brodeur, Anne Kusiak, Jo Ann Denehey, Mary Montague and Susanne Personette |
Friday, April 22, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Outside At Last!! Our first and 2nd days of painting en plein air.
| Friday, April 8th: 2011: Cabin on Round Hill, Chester: Snow was still on the ground, but the sun was warm! |
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| Susanne Personette's version in Pastel: She really captured the warmth! |
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| Anne Kusiak's Pastel: Outlook Farm |
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| Alma LaFrance: Oil executed with palette knife. Friday, April 15th: Our 2nd sunny day...it started out a chilly 37 degrees, but the warm sun and the Kinky Apple Trees at Outlook Farm in Westhampton, MA inspired us. |
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Members participate in Connecticut Pastel Society Member Show
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Hilltown Plein Air Painters Group Exhibitions and Events
2003: Huntington Public Library-Huntington & Hilltown Scenes
2005: Westhampton Congregational Church Benefit Exhibit-The Villiage and Farms of Westhampton
2005: Westhampton Congregational Church Benefit Exhibit-The Villiage and Farms of Westhampton
2005: Huntington Library Gallery: More Hilltown Scenes
2006: Westfield Public Library Gallery -Westfield River Watershed
2006: Wyben Union Chapel Benefit Exhibit Westfield MA-Scenes in Wyben
2006: Chester Miniature Theater-The Chesterfield Gorge, Chester Train Station and Village
2006: Cooley Dickinson Hospital-Upper Gallery-Plein Air Local Scenes
2006: Old Courthouse Gallery , Northampton MA 2006-Plein Air Local Scenes
2006: Hilltown Community Development Corp Gallery: -Chesterfield -New Mexico Plein Air
2007: Southwick Public Library Gallery -Southwick Scenes
2007: Meekins Library Gallery in Wiliamsburg Gallery:Plein air scenes of Graves Farm, Williamsburg
2007: Lathrop Community Gallery in Easthampton-Arcadia
2006: Westfield Public Library Gallery -Westfield River Watershed
2006: Wyben Union Chapel Benefit Exhibit Westfield MA-Scenes in Wyben
2006: Chester Miniature Theater-The Chesterfield Gorge, Chester Train Station and Village
2006: Cooley Dickinson Hospital-Upper Gallery-Plein Air Local Scenes
2006: Old Courthouse Gallery , Northampton MA 2006-Plein Air Local Scenes
2006: Hilltown Community Development Corp Gallery: -Chesterfield -New Mexico Plein Air
2007: Southwick Public Library Gallery -Southwick Scenes
2007: Meekins Library Gallery in Wiliamsburg Gallery:Plein air scenes of Graves Farm, Williamsburg
2007: Lathrop Community Gallery in Easthampton-Arcadia
2007: The Becket Land Trust-Scenes of the Becket Quarry
2008: July: Cummington Community House: "Peace of the River"
2009: March: Cooley Dickinson Hospital: "Who we Are."
2009: July 25: Paint Out and Outdoor Exhibit, 9am-2 pm: 99 Main Street, Northampton MA: Hampshire Council of Governments
2009: September 5-7: Blandford Fair Art Show
2009: September 11th: International Plein Air Paint Out: Stanley Park, Westfield MA
2009: September 11th: International Plein Air Paint Out: Stanley Park, Westfield MA
2010: Old Courthouse Gallery, Northampton: "Views from the Lawn." Plein air around the Northampton MA Area
2010: Huntington Porter Phelps Museum, Hadley MA; Aug-October
2010: Huntington Town Hall, Huntington MA: Nov & December: Scenes Around Town
2011: Huntington Town Hall: Ongoing, rotating exhibit of recent works.
2011: Westhampton Public Library: Hilltown Views: Month of May
2011: Westhampton Public LIbrary: Hilltown Painters in the SouthWest































