Welcome to Contra Costa Plein Air

                    

Contra Costa Plein Air is a friendly group of artists who get together to paint at scenic locations all around the Bay Area, mostly focused on Contra Costa, Alameda and Solano Counties. We've recently teamed up with the Jade Fon Painters and we're following the calendar of Saturday paint-outs they've planned for the rest of this year. In addition to Saturdays we often set up mid-week paint-outs on a completely random schedule inspired by the weather, special opportunities and members' suggestions. New artists are always welcome, open to all media and all experience levels, no fee to participate, no RSVP's required. Just show up and enjoy!

To learn about upcoming paint-outs:

• Visit this website, Contra Costa Plein Air
• Visit our Facebook group page @contracostapleinair
• Receive paint-out announcements via email by joining our contacts list. Email Nancy Roberts, nrobertsart@sbcglobal.net to be added to the list.

If you have questions feel free to email group coordinator Nancy Roberts at nrobertsart@sbcglobal.net. We look forward to painting with you sometime soon!

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Mystery Spot, Antioch, October 22, 2025

 

A note from Nancy -- I'll be painting at this pretty spot in Antioch on Wednesday, October 22 from around 10 am to 2 pm, and I always enjoy company! Email me if you'd like the deets, nrobertsart@sbcglobal.net

Hagemann Ranch, Livermore, November 1 & 8, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air and Jade Fon Paint-Out

Saturdays, November 1 and 8, 10 am - 2 pm

Hagemann Ranch

455 Olivina Ave., Livermore CA 94551

https://lhg.org/Site_Hagemann/Hagemann_Ranch.html

The first two Saturdays in November, Nov 1 and 8, we'll be painting at the historic Hagemann Ranch in Livermore, always a group favorite. The Livermore Heritage Guild is hosting this artists' day especially for us so there'll be plenty of space and quiet time to explore and paint.

The entrance for Hagemann Ranch has a sign and large address numerals 455 on the fence. (Note that our destination is not Hagemann Park, the adjacent community park.) At that entrance, drive through the gate to park on-site, or if the lot is full you can park on Olivina Avenue. There is usually a volunteer on hand to greet us, but checking in is not required. Just enter through the visitors' gate and wander to your heart's content. The gardens, buildings and displays will be open. There are some shady areas and benches. Bring your own water and snacks.

Admission is free but donations are appreciated. The restroom is open, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!

Diablo View near Northgate HS, October 11 & 18, 2025

Contra Costa Plein Air and Jade Fon Paint-Out

Saturdays, October 11 & 18, 10 am - 2 pm

Field across from Northgate High School

Parking Option A: street parking near Northgate HS, 425 Castle Rock Rd., Walnut Creek CA 94598

Parking Option B: street parking on Trails End Dr., Walnut Creek CA 94598

(Jade Fon Painters please note, this is a change to our calendar to adjust for the new Paint Pleasanton dates, Oct 25 & 26)

The next two Saturdays, Oct 11 and 18, we'll be painting at one of our favorite locations, the wide-open field and Diablo view across from Northgate High School. You'll find great views all along the wide, paved trail. The gravel edge is a bridle path so let’s not block it with our set-ups (horses don't like umbrellas!) Also, keep an eye out for poison oak and ticks in grassy areas.

Parking Option A: In front of Northgate High School you can park in the wide gravel shoulder across the street or find a spot along the curb.

Parking Option B: For access to the top end of the trail you can park on Trails End Drive. Just beyond the roundabout on Oak Grove Rd. turn left onto North Gate Rd., then right on Trails End Dr. Park near the end of the street where you'll see a pedestrian gate to the trail.

Please note -- there are no public restrooms at this location, so plan ahead. There are shopping centers within a short drive. Admission is free, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!