Friday, May 1, 2026

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 paint on weekdays (usually Thursdays) on a completely random schedule inspired by the weather 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:
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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Sycamore Grove Park, Livermore, May 9 & 16, 2026




Contra Costa Plein Air and Jade Fon Paint-Out
Saturdays, May 9 and May 16, 10 am - 2 pm
Sycamore Grove Park
Wetmore Road Entrance, 1051 Wetmore Rd., Livermore CA 94550
OR Arroyo Road Entrance, 5049 Arroyo Road, Livermore CA 94550

The next two Saturdays, May 9th and 16th, we'll be painting at Sycamore Grove Park. The "Paint Livermore" event will be happening at the same time, but our paint-out is open to everyone (not just "Paint Livermore" participants.) So much natural beauty in this area -- a group favorite!

Plan to park at the main entrance at 1051 Wetmore Road, pay for your parking permit at the kiosk, then fan out to find your spot. If the Wetmore Road lot happens to be full you can drive up to the second entrance at 5049 Arroyo Road and explore that area of the park.

There's a $5 parking fee at both park entrances, restrooms are open, rain cancels. I hope to see you there!