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July 7th (Thursday)-Circle C Ranch/Sam Coleman’s North of Bismarck– 6:00PM to 8:30PK –From the light at North Walmart drive 8.6 miles north on Hiway 83, Turn east on Cattle Drive between Mile Markers 99 & 100. Drive east until you reach Sam’s Ranch Home about 1 ½ mile where we will meet at 6:00PM. You are welcome to paint the home ranch area or go to the nearby Circle C Ranch Ministries camp.

June 28^th (Tuesday)- Chief Lookings Village Park/Pioneer Park Overlook, 2023 Burnt Boat Drive, Bismarck.  – 6:00PM to 8:30PM – This location is a grand vista on the bluff overlooking the Missouri River.

June 15^th (Wednesday) – Crown Butte Dam- West of Mandan- 6:00PM to 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). Meet by the boat ramp.

June 6^th (Monday)- Ft Lincoln State Park, 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan-Meet in visitors parking lot- 6:00PM to 8:30PM

June 1st (Wednesday)- George Boyd Rotary Arboretum, 1349 Ward Rd, at Tom O’Leary Golf Course- Bismarck. – 6:00PM to 8:30PM – Bismarck High School Art Club will participate with PPAA. 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.

Sept 30^th (Thursday) – PPAA ANNUAL FALL MEETING AND POTLUCK- Bismarck Arts and Galleries Association, 422 E Front Ave, Bismarck – 5:30PM contact 701-390-7084 if you need more info or wish to RSVP.

September 21st, 2021 (Tuesday)- Missouri River from Mandan ND Side. Location is on the north side of the interstate and east of the Mandan archery range. If coming from Bismarck on Interstate 94 take exit 153 (the refinery exit). Turn south on Mandan Ave (go under interstate) go past the onramp entrance and take the next road (east) Division St NE, in a block or two take a left (north) on River Dr. NE which will take you north under the Interstate again. Stay on River Dr NE until you pass the archery range then continue to drive east to the river there will be a small parking area there. Or you can come from the east Main Mandan Burger King and head north on Mandan Ave to get to Division St as well. We will paint from 5:00pm to 7:30PM.

NEXT PAINT OUT– September 15th (Wednesday) – St Mary’s Church, 806 East Broadway, Bismarck – 5:00PM to 7:30PM – This is a “City Scape” outing. Park across the street in the old Pizza Hut parking lot. You may paint from the parking lot or paint in the courtyard next to the church. Only two final paint outs scheduled for this season.

August 31^st (Tuesday) Mike and Eva’s at 3114 Fontenelle Dr. & the Whispering Bay Bridge,  Bismarck  5:00PM to 7:30PM The southwest corner of Whispering Bay (bridge area) is located by the junction of Langer Lane and Larson Rd. To get to Langer Lane take Riverwood Dr past the Riverwood golf course, past the Pier Bar and Grill until it curves to the right you are now on Mills Ave (going toward Fox Island boat ramp) but take a left turn at the second left turn onto Whispering Dr. You will be at a roundabout, stay to the right on Langer Lane and continue south to the bridge area.  A short distance to the east on Larson Road from the Langer Lane junction is Fontenelle Drive you may enter the property at 3114 to paint or paint the bridge area.

August 24th (Tuesday) – Ft Lincoln State Park, 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan-Meet in visitors parking lot- 5:30PM to 8:00PM