Author Archives: LAWRENCE

July 30 (Tueday) – Sweetbriar Dam, West of Mandan, 6:00PM-8:30PM.  Location is 21 miles west of Mandan on Interstate 94. Take exit #134 and continue north to the second right turn.  Continue to the boat ramp parking lot to meet at 6:00pm.  It is about 30 minutes from Mandan so allow sufficient time.

No scheduled paint out this week. However you are encouraged pick a location you would like to paint. Using the buddy system and invite a fellow PPAA member to paint with you!

July 20 (Saturday) – Dave and Deb Larson, 3600 England St, South Bismarck, River Bottom Home/Property – 2:00PM to 6:30PM – The home in south Bismarck is set back off the road to the west in the trees on a gravel driveway. They have 7 acres of Missouri River bottom land with mature trees. The property is nicely landscaped, flowers and trees abound. 

July 10 (Wednesday) – Little Heart Ponds, South of Fort Lincoln State Park, 6:00PM-8:30PM From the park entrance continue south 4 ½ miles, just past Mile Marker 60. Turn east under the railroad track. Ponds, access to the Little Heart River, and a gravel parking area.

July 9 to 31– PPAA Exhibition at Gallery 522 , 120 N 3^rd St inside the Logan on 3rd building, Bismarck. Opening reception will be on July 9^th Tuesday from 4:00PM to 6:00pm.

Crown Butte Dam- West of Mandan- 6:00pm- 8:30PM – Take I-94 west to Exit 147 (approximately 4 miles west of Mandan, take the ramp and go north on Hiway 25 then go west on Co Rd 139A  to Crown Butte Dam (about 4 miles).

June 22  (Saturday) DAY TRIP – Fish Creek Dam–10:00AM to 4: 00PM Located approximately 40 mile west and south of Mandan. From Mandan Exit 152 take I-94 west to Exit 134 (Judson), go south 8 miles, then 2 miles east and 1 mile south. Shelters, toilets, boat dock, bridges, fishing pier and great views! Come for all or part of the day what ever works for you. Bring a lunch.

The Arboretum is in the northwest corner of the golf course near the intersection of College Dr and Ward Rd. To access the arboretum, you will need to park in the parking lot and walk east across Ward Rd to the walking trail and entrance to the Arboretum. Recommend not parking on Divide Ave very risky. 

Artists meet in the visitors parking lot at 9:00AM. We will disperse to paint then return about 11:45 AM to share our work! You will need a part pass.

Sept 28^th (Thursday) – PPAA ANNUAL FALL MEETING AND POTLUCK- Bismarck Arts and Galleries Association, 422 E Front Ave, Bismarck – Social to start at 5:30PM followed by a potluck dinner and the annual fall meeting with a recap of the year and discussion of ideas for next year! RSVP to 701-390-7084.